The causes of papillomas on the surface of the body in women in most cases are associated with infection of the body with the papillomatosis virus. There are also congenital formations that are passed along with genetic information from one of the parents.
What are papillomas
Papillomas are benign neoplasms in the body of women, the causes of which are the pathogenic activity of viral microorganisms of the papillomavirus family. Translated from Latin it means "papillo - nipple" and "oma - a typical ending for tumors of all kinds".
Papillomas form from the host's own epithelial cells. Outwardly, it looks like a connecting papilla with a flat, tapered, rounded, or branched shape.
A distinctive feature of benign neoplasms of this type is that they are able to develop on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, internal organs with a hollow structure, inside the nasal openings, sinuses, on the vocal cords.
Initially, the root of the papilloma is formed from the squamous epithelium with a gradual growth on the skin in general.
The color of the tumor can vary from flesh to brown and pink.. . . The localization of the papilloma within the bladder, intestines and organs of the respiratory system can provoke the development of concomitant diseases and complications.
Types of papillomas on the body of women
Depending on the location of the warts, their appearance and the reasons that provoked their formation, different types of papillomas are distinguished. The following table lists the types of benign neoplasms of this type, indicating their characteristics.
| Papilloma type | Characteristics of the neoplasm |
|---|---|
| Genital warts | They can be located anywhere on the female body. Outwardly, they look like an elongated hanging mole, which in most cases has a brown tint. |
| Vulgaris papilloma | The classic form of manifestation of the human papillomatosis virus. Neoplasms are round in shape, adhere to the main surface of the body on a short thin stalk. They are flesh-colored like the rest of the dermis. |
| Genital warts | The location of neoplasms of this type is the intimate area in men and women. The infection occurs as a result of unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected partner. The main location of tumors is the circumference of the anus, the labia majora and minora in women, and the foreskin in men. In case of non-compliance with sanitary and hygienic rules, contamination of the home is possible. |
| Senile warts | It is found in older women. They appear as a result of hormonal changes in the body, metabolic disorders, prolonged exposure to the open rays of the sun. The main danger of this type of papillomas is the high risk of degeneration in malignant neoplasms. |
| Plant | Papillomas of this type are located exclusively in the area of the plantar part of the foot. Outwardly, they resemble a small cauliflower head with branching inflorescences. If a woman walks a lot, she wears tight shoes, plantar warts can become inflamed, bleed and cause pain. |
Almost all of the above types of papillomas are formed as a result of a woman's infection with one or another genotype of human papillomavirus. The only exceptions are senile warts, which can appear due to age-related changes in the body of older people.
Stages and degrees of papillomas on the body in women.
Like any other benign tumor formation, papilloma develops on a woman's body in several stages.
In this regard, the following stages of wart formation are distinguished:
- Level 1- uncontrolled division of the squamous cell epithelium and formation of the papilloma root, which is asymptomatic and imperceptible;
- Stage 2- the formation of a wart head, which rises 1-1, 5 mm above the general surface of the body, if it is located in the folds of the joints, in the area of the belt, on the neck or under the armpits, can cause a feeling of discomfort, chafing, skin irritation;
- Stage 3- a full-fledged flat, rounded or oblong neoplasm appears, having a root, a leg, a head-shaped main body and blood supply due to the smallest capillary vessels connected to the rest of the epithelial tissues;
- Stage 4- multiple proliferation of similar papillomas, which are formed as a result of cell division of an existing neoplasm (extensive papillomatosis is dangerous with a high probability of malignant degeneration of a wart).
The dermatologist determines the stage of the skin disease during the examination of the patient. The method of treatment is selected based on the results of the diagnosis, the type of papilloma and the degree of its development.
Papilloma symptoms
Papillomas on the body (the causes in women that caused the appearance of neoplasms are associated with infection by viral microorganisms) are single or multiple benign tumors that are easy to identify by external signs.
Symptoms of papillomatosis in women manifest as follows:
- the appearance of a small tubercle that rises above the general surface of the epithelium;
- an increase in the root of the wart, which is enlarged every week;
- a strange neoplasm appears on the body, which is characterized by a round, branched or conical shape;
- the main places of localization of papillomas on the female body are the armpits, the inner thighs, the neck, the surface of the skin under the mammary glands, the groin area, the perineum, the genitals, the back, the plantar part of the leg;
- in case of prolonged exposure to the surface of the wart, rubbing and pain may occur;
- papilloma can have shades of flesh, yellowish, pink, brown, which is the norm;
- Attempts to self-remove the neoplasm do not lead to a positive result and the cut wart grows back.
The presence of symptoms such as a sudden change in the color of the wart to darker colors, the appearance of an acute inflammatory process, the release of pus or blood fluid, attacks of pain, are alarming signs that are not characteristic of papillomatosis. In this case, degeneration of a benign formation into a cancerous tumor is not excluded.
Reasons for the appearance
Papillomas on the body (the causes in women that provoked the disease may be associated with the patient's lifestyle) is a chronic dermatological pathology that appears under the influence of the following factors.
Papilloma factors on the body:
- lead a promiscuous sex life, have intimate contact with an infected partner without using barrier contraceptive methods;
- sharing towels, cosmetics, soap, and other hygiene products with a person with papillomavirus;
- share slippers and other types of footwear;
- visiting public showers, baths, swimming pools, steam rooms with open skin touching surfaces where viable virions of the papilloma virus are present;
- hormonal imbalance in the body caused by concomitant diseases of the endocrine system;
- getting a viral infection in an open wound while shaving;
- Infection of a child from a sick mother during the passage of the fetus through the birth canal.
In most cases, it is not possible to establish the true cause of the appearance of warts on the body. The incubation period for papillomavirus after infection ranges from several days to 3 or more years.
Diagnostics
To make an accurate diagnosis in the form of papillomatosis, a woman must undergo a full examination of the body and directly the area of the skin where the benign neoplasm is located.
The diagnosis of papillomas is made in several stages, namely:
- visual examination by a dermatologist;
- Venous blood donation for its biochemical study and determination of papillomavirus virions;
- examination of the deeper epithelial layers of the wart with a dermatoscope;
- capillary blood collection for clinical analysis;
- selection of a papilloma particle for further histological examination in order to exclude the oncological nature of the origin of the tumor;
- morning urine delivery to determine its biochemical composition and general indicators of women's health.
The location of papillomas in the intimate area, on the genitals and the circumference of the anus may require an additional examination by a gynecologist, as well as tests to detect the presence of sexually transmitted infections.
When to see a doctor
The main danger of this type of wart lies in the aesthetic defect, as well as in the risk of its degeneration in oncology.
It is recommended to seek the advice of a dermatologist as soon as the appearance of a strange neoplasm is detected.
Early diagnosis and determination of the type of papilloma allows you to organize effective treatment and eliminate the neoplasm with a minimal risk of complications.
Prevention of papillomas on the body.
Papillomas on the body (the causes of warts in women can be eliminated with effective preventive measures) are benign tumors that can be easily prevented by following the following rules.
For instance:
- lead an orderly intimate life, have only one sexual partner;
- wear only your own shoes and do not allow others to wear them;
- use barrier contraception;
- avoid visiting public restrooms, toilets, swimming pools, showers, or put your feet in rubber slippers, do not touch open parts of the body with wall surfaces, door handles, tiles, deck chairs;
- use only your own cosmetics, towels, soap;
- at least once a year to undergo a preventive medical examination by a dermatologist;
- Balance nutrition, sleep at least 8 hours a day, get enough rest to ensure normal functioning of the immune system.
All the above recommendations do not guarantee 100% protection against papillomatosis infection, but they allow you to minimize the risk of disease and avoid contact with potential sources of infection.
Methods of treating papillomas on the body in women.
Papillomatosis is a completely incurable disease. A woman who has contracted the virus that causes warts carries it for the rest of her life. Modern methods of treating the disease can only eliminate the consequences of pathology in the form of benign neoplasms.
Medicines
Traditional medications do not completely eliminate papillomas, since these types of warts require their removal by chemical, thermal, electrocoagulation, laser or surgical treatment.
Traditional methods
Alternative medicine offers its own alternative ways to get rid of papillomas, regardless of their type and location on the female body. The following are traditional methods to remove warts.
Knit with yarn
It is necessary to wait until the moon phase is in the waning stage. You will need to take a piece of black thread, use it to tie the papillomas, making a knot. This thread is taken out into the garden and buried in the ground with the words: "When this thread rots, all my warts will disappear. "After 2-3 weeks, the papilloma will begin to soften and collapse with no signs of pain or inflammation.
Special media
There are special remedies for warts and papillomas, but they do not give the effectiveness of their action and guarantee a relapse. One of these tools is, for example, a special patch.
These products usually contain natural ingredients that fight the virus to some degree.
Dog saliva
To get rid of a benign neoplasm with this method, you need to spread the wart with an even layer of sour cream. After that, the woman should approach the dog to lick the lactic acid product with her tongue.
After that, the papilloma is sealed with a medical tape. Saliva cannot be removed from the surface of the neoplasm. After 1 week, the patch can be removed. From this point on, the wart will begin to crumble.
Celandine moxibustion
During the growing season of this plant (from late May to mid-June), you need to daily tear off the branches of celandine and cauterize the warts with poisonous yellow juice. The duration of therapy is 10 to 30 days. Precautions should be taken to prevent the juice from coming into contact with the mucous membranes of the mouth and eyes.
The efficacy of using the above home remedies to remove papillomas on the body has not been proven by official science. Women who used similar recipes were able to achieve the desired result and respond positively to these therapy methods.
Other methods
The most effective way to treat papillomas is to remove them completely.
To do this, the following methods are used:
- chemical burning- foresee the exposure to the surface of the wart with aggressive solutions based on acids, potassium or sodium alkali;
- electrocoagulation- the papilloma is cut and cauterized with a loop-shaped instrument, the metal end of which is under an electric current (the treatment procedure is carried out under local anesthesia);
- cryodestruction- a benign neoplasm is burned with a solution of liquid nitrogen (under the influence of low temperatures, epithelial tissues freeze, and then disintegrate into parts);
- laser coagulation- excision of the papilloma is carried out using positively charged laser particles, the removal of the main body of the wart and the cauterization of its root system is ensured;
- surgical removal- the traditional and most common method of treating a dermatological disease, which consists of removing the wart with a scalpel and then applying suture material.
All of the above methods of treating papillomatosis allow you to eliminate benign neoplasms with a minimal risk of recurrence of the disease.
The average rehabilitation period is 3 to 7 days. The safest method is laser excision and electrocoagulation. The most painful and traumatic treatment is the traditional surgical removal of the wart.
Possible complications
In the absence of adequate response measures and treatment of papillomatosis in the body, over time, a woman may face the following complications.
Possible complications:
- the appearance of similar warts on other parts of the body, indicating an increase in viral activity;
- the degeneration of the wart into a malignant cancerous tumor, which can lead to death;
- the appearance of similar neoplasms in the cavity of the bladder, intestines, larynx, trachea, which will lead to disruption of their work, problems with urination, breathing and digestive function;
- cervical cancer (scientific studies have shown that 80% of women with this disease are infected with the human papillomavirus;
- an increase in the size of the wart, the creation of a cosmetic and aesthetic defect;
- neoplasm injury and entry of bacterial infection into epithelial tissues.
To prevent the appearance of papillomas on the body of women, it is necessary to remember the causes of their appearance. This will preserve the health of the skin, prevent a decrease in the immune status of the pathogenic activity of the papillomavirus. The disease itself is not life-threatening, but its presence can lead to the development of serious complications.