The causes of papillomas on the body surface in women are, in most cases, associated with infection of the body with the papillomatosis virus. There are also innate formations that are transmitted along with genetic information from one of the parents.
What are papillomas?
Papillomas are benign neoplasms on the body of women, the cause of which is the pathogenic activity of viral microorganisms from the papillomavirus family. Translated from Latin means "papillo - nipple" and "oma - a typical ending for tumors of all kinds".
Papillomas are formed from the host's epithelial cells. Outwardly, it looks like a connective papilla with a flat, sharp, rounded or branched shape.
A characteristic feature of benign neoplasms of this type is that they can develop on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, internal organs with a hollow structure, in the nostrils, paranasal sinuses, on the vocal cords.
Initially, the papilloma root is formed from squamous epithelium with gradual growth over the general skin.
The color of the tumor can range from fleshy to brown and pink. . . The localization of papilloma in the bladder, intestines and organs of the respiratory system can lead to the development of concomitant diseases and complications.
Types of papillomas on the body in women
Depending on the location of the warts, their appearance and the reasons that caused their formation, different types of papillomas are distinguished. The following table lists the types of benign neoplasms of this type and indicates their characteristics.
| Papilloma type | Features of the neoplasm |
|---|---|
| Genital warts | They can be in any part of the female body. Outwardly, they look like an elongated hanging mole, which in most cases has a brown tint. |
| Papilloma vulgaris | The classic form of the manifestation of the human papillomatosis virus. The neoplasms are round and attached to the main surface of the body by a thin and short stalk. Are flesh-colored like the rest of the dermis. |
| Genital warts | The localization of neoplasms of this type is the intimate zone in men and women. The infection occurs through unprotected intercourse with an infected partner. The main location of the tumors is the circumference of the anus, the labia minora and labia in women, and the foreskin in men. If the sanitary and hygienic standards are not observed, contamination in the household is possible. |
| Age warts | Found in older women. They occur as a result of hormonal changes in the body, metabolic disorders and prolonged exposure to the open rays of the sun. The main danger of this type of papilloma is the high risk of their degeneration into malignant neoplasms. |
| Plantar | Papillomas of this type are localized exclusively in the area of the plantar part of the foot. Outwardly, they resemble a small head of cauliflower with branched inflorescences. When a woman walks a lot, wears tight shoes, the plantar warts can become inflamed, bleed, and cause pain. |
Almost all of the above types of papillomas are formed as a result of infection of a woman with one or another genotype of the human papillomavirus. The only exceptions are age 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, the papilloma develops in several stages on a woman's body.
A distinction is made between the following stages of wart formation:
- Stage 1- uncontrolled division of the squamous epithelium and formation of the papilloma root, which is asymptomatic and imperceptible;
- Level 2- the formation of a wart's head that protrudes 1-1. 5 mm above the general surface of the body at the joint folds, in the belt area, on the neck or under the armpits, can cause a feeling of discomfort, chafing, skin irritation;
- level 3- A full-fledged flat, rounded or elongated neoplasm appears, which has a root, a leg, a main body in the form of a head and a blood supply due to the smallest capillary vessels connected to the rest of the epithelial tissue;
- Level 4- Multiple proliferation of similar papillomas, which are formed by cell division of an existing neoplasm (extensive papillomatosis is dangerous with a high probability of malignant degeneration of a wart).
The stage of the skin disease is determined by the dermatologist when examining the patient. The method of treatment is selected based on the diagnostic results, the type of papilloma and the degree of its development.
Papilloma Symptoms
Papillomas on the body (the causes in women who caused the appearance of neoplasms are associated with infection with viral microorganisms) are single or multiple benign tumors that are easily identified by external signs.
Symptoms of papillomatosis in women are manifested as follows:
- the appearance of a small tubercle rising above the general surface of the epithelium;
- an increase in the wart root, which is getting bigger every week;
- a foreign 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, the perineum, the genitals, the back, the plantar part of the leg;
- with prolonged exposure to the wart surface, friction and pain may occur;
- papilloma can be fleshy, yellowish, pink, brown shades, which is the norm;
- Attempts to remove the neoplasm on your own will not give a positive result, and the cut wart will grow back.
The presence of symptoms such as a sudden change in the color of the wart to darker colors, the onset 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, the degeneration of a benign formation into a cancerous tumor cannot be ruled out.
Reasons for appearing
Papillomas on the body (the causes in women who provoked the disease may be related to the patient's lifestyle) is a chronic dermatological pathology that occurs under the influence of the following factors.
Factors of papillomas on the body:
- lead a promiscuous sex life, have intimate contact with an infected partner without using barrier contraception;
- sharing towels, cosmetics, soap, and other hygiene products with a person suffering from papillomavirus;
- sharing of slippers and other types of footwear;
- Visiting public showers, baths, swimming pools, steam rooms with open surfaces that contact the skin where viable papillomavirus virions are present;
- hormonal imbalance in the body due to comorbidities of the endocrine system;
- get 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 determine the real cause of warts appearing on the body. The incubation period of papillomaviruses after infection ranges from several days to 3 or more years.
diagnosis
To make an accurate diagnosis in the form of papillomatosis, a woman must undergo a full examination of the body and, directly, of the skin area where the benign neoplasm is located.
The diagnosis of papillomas is carried out in several stages, namely:
- visual examination by a dermatologist;
- Donation of venous blood for its biochemical examination and determination of papillomavirus virions;
- Examination of the deeper epithelial layers of the wart with a dermatoscope;
- Collection of capillary blood for clinical analysis;
- Selection of a papillomal particle for further histological examination to rule out the oncological nature of the tumor origin;
- Dispensing morning urine to determine its biochemical composition and general indicators of a woman's health.
The localization of papillomas in the intimate area, on the genitals and on the perimeter of the anus may require additional examination by a gynecologist, as well as tests for the presence of sexually transmitted infections.
When to see a doctor
The main danger of this type of warts lies in the aesthetic defect, as well as in the risk of their degeneration into oncology.
It is recommended to consult a dermatologist as soon as the appearance of a foreign neoplasm is detected.
Early diagnosis and determination of the type of papilloma allows you to organize effective treatment and remove the neoplasm with the 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 example:
- lead an orderly intimate life, have only one sexual partner;
- wear only your own shoes and don't let others shoe them;
- use barrier contraception;
- Avoid going to public baths, toilets, swimming pools, showers or putting your feet in rubber slippers, do not touch open body parts on the surfaces of walls, door handles, tiles, sun beds;
- Use only your own cosmetics, towels, soap;
- to undergo a preventive medical examination by a dermatologist at least once a year;
- Balanced diet, at least 8 hours of sleep a day, enough rest to ensure the normal function of the immune system.
All of the above recommendations do not guarantee 100% protection from infection with papillomatosis, but they will allow you to minimize the risk of the 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 infected with the virus that causes warts will carry it for the rest of her life. Modern methods of treating the disease can only get rid of the consequences of the pathology in the form of benign neoplasms.
Medication
Traditional drugs do not completely eliminate papillomas, as such warts must be removed through 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 for removing warts.
Knitting with thread
It is necessary to wait until the moon phase is in the waning stage. You need to take a piece of black thread for the papillomas to tie and tie a knot. This thread is carried out into the garden and with the words, "If this thread breaks up, all of my warts will go away. " After 2-3 weeks, the papilloma will begin to soften and collapse with no sign of pain or inflammation.
Special means
There are special remedies for warts and papillomas, but they do not give the effectiveness of their effects and guarantee a relapse. For example, one of these tools is a special patch.
Such products usually contain natural ingredients that counteract the virus to some extent.
Dog saliva
To get rid of benign neoplasm using this method, you need to spread the wart with an even layer of sour cream. Then the woman should go to the dog so that he licks the lactic acid product with his tongue.
After that, the papilloma is closed with a medical plaster. Saliva cannot be wiped from the surface of the neoplasm. The patch can be removed after 1 week. From this point on, the wart begins to crumble.
Moxibustion with celandine
During the growing season of this plant (from late May to mid-June) you should pluck the celandine branches every day and etch the warts with poisonous yellow sap. The duration of therapy is 10 to 30 days. Precautions should be taken to prevent the juice from getting on the mucous membranes of the mouth and eyes.
The effectiveness of using the above folk remedies for removing papillomas on the body has not been proven by official science. Women who used similar formulations 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.
The following methods are used for this:
- chemical combustion- ensures that the surface of the wart is exposed to aggressive solutions based on acids, potassium or sodium alkali;
- Electrocoagulation- the papilloma is cut off and cauterized with a loop-shaped instrument, the metal end of which is under electric current (the treatment process is carried out under local anesthesia);
- Cryodestruction- a benign neoplasm is burned out with a liquid nitrogen solution (under the influence of low temperatures, the epithelial tissue freezes, and then disintegrates into parts);
- Laser coagulation- The excision of the papilloma is carried out with positively charged laser particles, the removal of the main body of the wart and cauterization of the 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 sutures.
All of the above methods of treating papillomatosis will allow you to remove benign neoplasms with a minimal risk of the disease recurrence.
The average rehabilitation time is 3 to 7 days. The safest method is laser excision and electrocoagulation. The most painful and traumatic treatment is traditional surgical removal of the wart.
Possible complications
In the absence of adequate responses and treatment for papillomatosis on the body, a woman may face the following complications over time.
Possible complications:
- the appearance of similar warts on other parts of the body, which indicates an increase in viral activity;
- the degeneration of the wart into a malignant cancerous tumor that can lead to death;
- the appearance of similar neoplasms in the bladder, intestines, larynx, trachea, which lead to a disruption of their work, problems with urination, breathing and digestive function;
- Cervical cancer (scientific studies have shown that 80% of women suffering from this disease are infected with the human papillomavirus;
- an enlargement of the wart, the appearance of a cosmetic and aesthetic defect;
- Injury to the neoplasm and the penetration of bacterial infection into the epithelial tissue.
To prevent the appearance of papillomas on the body in women, it is necessary to remember the causes of their appearance. This preserves the health of the skin and prevents a decrease in the immune status of the pathogenic activity of the papillomavirus. The disease itself is not life-threatening, but its presence can provoke the development of serious complications.