The causes of papillomas on the surface of the body in women are mostly related to infection of the body with the papillomatosis virus. There are also congenital formations that are passed on along with genetic information from one of the parents.
What are papillomas?
Papillomas are benign neoplasms in the body of women, the reasons for which are the pathogenic activity of viral microorganisms from the papillomavirus family. Translated from Latin, it means "papillo-grain" and "oma - a typical ending for tumors of any kind. "
Papillomas are formed by the host's own epithelial cells. Externally it looks like a connecting papilla with a flat, sharp, 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 nostrils, nasal sinuses, on the vocal cords.
Initially, the root of the papilloma is formed by squamous epithelium with gradual growth on the common skin.
The color of the tumor can vary from flesh to brown and pink. . . The localization of the papilloma inside the bladder, intestines, organs of the respiratory system can cause 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 table below lists the types of benign neoplasms of this type, indicating their characteristics.
| Papilloma type | Characteristics of the neoplasm |
|---|---|
| Genital warts | They can be located in any part of the female body. Externally, they look like an elongated hanging mole, which in most cases has a brown tinge. |
| Papilloma vulgaris | The classic form of manifestation of the human papillomatosis virus. The neoplasms are round in shape, attached to the main surface of the body on a thin and short handle. It has a body color like the rest of the dermis. |
| Genital warts | The localization 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, labia majora and labia minora in women and the foreskin in men. In case of non-compliance with the sanitary and hygienic standards, contamination of the household is possible. |
| Senile warts | Found in older women. They occur as a result of hormonal changes in the body, metabolic disorders, prolonged exposure to open sunlight. 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. Externally, they look like a small head of cauliflower with branched inflorescences. If a woman walks a lot, 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 infection of a woman with one or another genotype of the human papilloma virus. The only exceptions are senile warts, which can appear due to age-related changes in the body of the elderly.
Stages and degrees of papillomas on the body in women
Like any other benign tumor formation, papilloma develops on the female body in several stages.
In this regard, the following stages of wart formation are distinguished:
- Stage 1- uncontrolled division of squamous epithelium and formation of papilloma root, which is asymptomatic and invisible;
- Stage 2- the formation of a warty head, which rises 1-1, 5 mm above the total surface of the body, if located in the folds of the joints, in the area of the belt, neck or underarms, may cause a feeling of discomfort, rubbing, Skin irritation;
- Stage 3- a complete flat, rounded or oblong 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 capillaries connected to the rest of the epithelial tissues;
- Stage 4- multiple proliferation of such 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 stage of the skin disease is determined by the dermatologist during the examination of the patient. The method of treatment is chosen based on the diagnostic results, the type of papilloma and the degree of its development.
Symptoms of papilloma
Body papillomas (the causes of neoplasms in women are related to infection with viral microorganisms) are single or multiple benign tumors that are easily identified by external signs.
The symptoms of papillomatosis in women are as follows:
- the appearance of a small tubercle that rises above the total surface of the epithelium;
- increase in the root of the wart, which becomes larger every week;
- an external neoplasm appears on the body, which is characterized by a round, branched or conical shape;
- the main sites of localization of papillomas on the female body are the armpits, the inner thighs, neck, the surface of the skin under the mammary glands, the groin, perineum, genitals, back, plantar legs;
- in case of prolonged exposure to the surface of the wart, friction and pain may occur;
- the papilloma may have fleshy, yellowish, pink, brown hues, which is the norm;
- attempts to self-remove the neoplasm do not lead to a positive result and the cut wart grows again.
The presence of such symptoms as a sudden change in the color of the wart to darker colors, the onset of an acute inflammatory process, discharge 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 in a cancerous tumor is not excluded.
Reasons for the appearance
Papillomas on the body (the causes in women who provoke the disease may be related to the patient's lifestyle) is a chronic dermatological pathology, which manifests itself under the influence of the following factors.
Factors of papillomas on the body:
- leading a reckless sex life, intimate contact with an infected partner without the use of barrier contraception;
- sharing towels, cosmetics, soap and other hygiene products with a person with the papilloma virus;
- sharing indoor slippers and other types of shoes;
- visiting public showers, baths, swimming pools, steam baths with an open surface touching the skin, where there are viable papillomavirus virions;
- 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 by a sick mother during the passage of the fetus through the birth canal.
In most cases, it is not possible to determine the true cause of warts on the body. The incubation period of papillomavirus after infection varies from a few days to 3 or more years.
Diagnosis
In order to make an accurate diagnosis in the form of papillomatosis, the woman must undergo a thorough examination of the body and directly to the skin area where the benign neoplasm is located.
The diagnosis of papillomas is made 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 using 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 tumor origin;
- delivery of morning urine to determine its biochemical composition and general indicators of women's health.
The localization of papillomas in the intimate area, on the genitals and the circumference 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 in oncology.
It is recommended to seek the advice of a dermatologist as soon as 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 minimal risk of complications.
Prevention of papillomas on the body
Papillomas on the body (the causes of warts in women can be removed with effective preventive measures) are benign tumors that can be easily prevented by following these rules.
For example:
- 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 bathrooms, toilets, swimming pools, showers or put your feet in rubber slippers, do not touch the exposed parts of the body on the surfaces of walls, door handles, tiles, sunbeds;
- use only your own cosmetics, towels, soap;
- at least once a year to undergo a preventive medical examination by a dermatologist;
- balance your diet, sleep at least 8 hours a day, get enough rest to ensure the normal functioning of the immune system.
All of 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 sources of potential infection.
Methods of treatment of papillomas on the body in women
Papillomatosis is a completely incurable disease. A woman infected with the wart virus carries it for the rest of her life. Modern methods of treating the disease can get rid of only the consequences of the pathology in the form of benign neoplasms.
Medicines
Traditional medicines do not completely remove papillomas, as warts of this type require removal by chemical, thermal, electrocoagulation, laser or surgical treatment.
Traditional methods
Alternative medicine offers its own alternative ways to remove papillomas, regardless of their type and location on the female body. Below are the traditional methods of removing warts.
Knitting with thread
You need to wait until the moon phase is in the waning phase. You will need to take a piece of black thread, use it to tie the papillomas by tying a knot. This thread is taken out into the garden and buried in the soil with the words: "When this thread falls apart, all my warts will disappear. " After 2-3 weeks, the papilloma will begin to soften and collapse without signs of pain or inflammation.
Special funds
There are special remedies for the treatment of warts and papillomas, but they do not give effectiveness to their action and guarantee recurrence. One of these tools is, for example, a special patch.
Such products usually contain natural ingredients that to some extent counteract the virus.
Dog saliva
To get rid of benign neoplasms using this method, you need to smear the wart with an even layer of sour cream. The woman should then go to the dog so that she can lick the lactic acid product with her tongue.
The papilloma is then sealed with medical adhesive plaster. Saliva cannot be wiped off the surface of the neoplasm. After 1 week, the patch can be removed. From this point on, the wart will begin to crumble.
Moxibustion with celandine
During the growing season of this plant (from late May to mid-June) you need to pluck the branches of celandine daily and burn the warts with poisonous yellow juice. The duration of therapy is from 10 to 30 days. Precautions must be taken to prevent the juice from entering the mucous membranes of the mouth and eyes.
The effectiveness of the use of the above folk remedies to remove papillomas on the body has not been proven by official science. Women who used such recipes were able to achieve the desired result and respond positively to these methods of therapy.
Other methods
The most effective way to treat papillomas is to remove them completely.
The following methods are used for this purpose:
- chemical combustion- provides exposure to the surface of the wart with aggressive solutions based on acids, potassium or sodium alkalis;
- electrocoagulation- the papilloma is cut and cauterized with the help of a loop-shaped instrument, the metal end of which is under electric current (the treatment procedure is performed under local anesthesia);
- cryodestruction- benign neoplasm is burned with a solution of liquid nitrogen (under the influence of low temperatures epithelial tissues freeze and then break down into pieces);
- laser coagulation- the excision of the papilloma is performed with positively charged laser particles, the removal of the main body of the wart and the burning of its root system is ensured;
- surgical removal- the traditional and most common method of treating a dermatological disease, which consists of cutting the wart with a scalpel and then applying sutures.
All of the above methods of treating papillomatosis allow you to remove benign tumors with minimal risk of recurrence.
The average rehabilitation period is 3 to 7 days. The safest method is laser cutting and electrocoagulation. The most painful and traumatic treatment is the traditional surgical removal of the wart.
Possible complications
In the absence of adequate measures for the response and treatment of papillomatosis on the body, over time a woman may encounter the following complications.
Possible complications:
- the appearance of similar warts on other parts of the body, which indicates an increase in viral activity;
- wart degeneration into a malignant cancerous tumor that can lead to death;
- the appearance of such neoplasms in the cavity of the bladder, intestines, larynx, trachea, which will lead to disruption of their work, problems with urination, respiration and digestive function;
- cervical cancer (scientific studies show that 80% of women suffering from this disease are infected with human papillomavirus;
- increasing the size of the wart, creating a cosmetic and aesthetic defect;
- injury to the neoplasm and penetration of bacterial infection into the epithelial tissues.
To prevent the appearance of papillomas on the body in women, it is necessary to remember the reasons for their occurrence. This will preserve the health of the skin, will prevent a decrease in the immune status of the pathogenic activity of papillomavirus. The disease itself is not life-threatening, but its presence can provoke the development of severe complications.