For many, neck papillomas are more of a cosmetic problem, so the decision to remove them is made in order to improve their appearance. But you should know that in papillomatosis there is a risk of developing unwanted and sometimes dangerous complications, so the treatment of the pathology should be carried out in any case.
Reasons for education
The formation of papillomas in any area of the body occurs under the influence of a special microbe - the human papilloma virus (HPV). More than 100 seals of microorganisms have been discovered and studied, and most of them have pathogenic properties. Some types of viruses are endowed with oncogenic properties, ie they can cause malignancies.
Papillomas of the neck and armpits are considered benign. The microorganism is transmitted in several ways:
- sexual - from a partner infected with the virus;
- vertical - from the infected mother to the fetus when passing through the birth canal;
- contact and household - when using personal belongings, in case of contact. In children's groups, a pathogenic microorganism can be found on toys, which is why in most cases HPV, leading to warts, enters the body even in the first years of life.
The virus easily enters inside through microtraumas on the skin: abrasions, cuts, abrasions. For a long time the infection does not appear symptomatically - the activity of the microorganism is easily suppressed by the good work of the immune system. But with a marked weakening of the defenses and under the influence of a number of other provoking factors, the pathogen-virus penetrates the epithelial cells, is embedded in them and causes excessive growth, which manifests itself with the appearance of growths on the body.
Provoking factors
The appearance of neoplasms in the neck of viral origin is also explained by impaired blood circulation and the special sensitivity of the skin at this site.
Among the main provoking factors that activate HPV are:
- reduced functioning of the immune system;
- hypovitaminosis;
- chronic diseases of the digestive system;
- excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation;
- dysbiosis;
- malfunction of the hormonal system;
- psycho-emotional overload.
Why do papillomas occur more often in women? The reasons for this are due to the fact that women have particularly delicate skin and often use body care creams that can clog pores and thus impede blood circulation.
The pathology rarely ends with the formation of only one growth. The thing is that there is an active virus inside it and any scratching of the skin in this place and its rubbing leads to the release of the microorganism outside and to infection of the surrounding tissues. That is, there may be from one to several dozen viral neoplasms of the neck. This is especially true for children, as they often scratch their skin.
The reasons for the appearance of papillomas under the arms are women wearing tight underwear, which compresses the body, disrupts blood flow, ie creates all the conditions suitable for the development and rapid reproduction of the virus.
HPV can be passed on to other family members. Therefore, when detecting neoplasms, it is necessary to use only individual towels, towels and other personal hygiene items. It is advisable to take measures to strengthen the immunity of all relatives - this helps prevent them from becoming infected with the virus.
Views
Papillomas of the neck and armpits can be of different types, most often growths appear in the form of:
- filamentous neoplasms. . . At first it is a slight rise above the skin with a yellowish color, gradually stretches and takes the form of a droplet on a thin leg. The color of the formed papilloma is pink or brownish.
- flat irregularities. . . These are small (several millimeters) ovals or circles that rise slightly above the body. The color of the neoplasms is practically indistinguishable from the surrounding healthy tissues. If such growths are relatively close, they can merge to form a papilloma with blurred borders.
- vulgar or simple papillomas (warts). . . They are round, noticeably rising above the skin of the bumps, the color of which is often dark brown, the diameter can be more than 1 cm.
Papillomas of the neck, as in other parts of the body, do not cause discomfort, so they are often found when there are already several neoplasms. In some people, the growths may cover a large area of the neck with a transition to the back, chest and armpits. Naturally, this does not look aesthetically pleasing and makes you look for ways to remove papillomas on the neck quickly and without consequences.
The danger of papillomatosis
The causes and treatment of cervical papilloma are determined by a dermatologist. Papillomavirus therapy is absolutely necessary, as a number of complications are not excluded:
- injury to formations. Rubbing clothes, scarves, chains around the neck can damage the growths, especially fibrous papillomas. As a result, not only bleeding occurs, but also infected healthy tissues and the addition of a secondary infection is not excluded;
- inflammatory response. Insufficient hygiene, excessive sweating and dirty collars of clothes are the causes of infection of the growths. They swell, hyperemic, pain appears. Such a complication requires a course of antibiotic therapy;
- degeneration of tumor cells into atypical. Papillomas of the neck rarely become malignant, but this risk cannot be completely ruled out. Signs indicating a possible malignancy are darkening of the formation, the appearance of pain, sacral or purulent discharge, rapid increase in size.
How to get rid of papillomas on the neck, it is advisable to decide as early as possible. The earlier the treatment of papillomatosis is carried out, the less likely the growths are to spread throughout the body.
Principles of treatment
If any formations appear on the neck, you should first consult a dermatologist. Treatment is chosen only after a thorough examination. It is impossible to completely remove HPV from the body, but with the proper functioning of the immune system, the virus is in a "sleeping" state, ie it does not manifest itself in any way. To achieve this, you need to treat chronic diseases, take courses of vitamin and mineral complexes and, if necessary, immunocorrectives.
Antiviral systemic drugs are prescribed for papillomatosis if there is a tendency for tumors to spread throughout the body or if relapses occur after successful treatment. Medications should be prescribed by a doctor, as most of them can cause unwanted side effects.
With an early appeal for qualified medical care, papillomas of the neck are easily removed by hardware methods using external means. In some cases, traditional medicine is also effective.
Not all solutions are suitable for use on the neck and armpits due to the sensitivity of the skin.
Removal of viral formations on the skin is necessary if:
- papillomas are exposed to constant mechanical stress, the reasons for this are rubbing from the collars of shirts, scarves;
- the disease becomes papillomatosis, this term means the appearance of a large number of growths;
- relapses occur up to several times a year.
Before removing papillomas, it is necessary to exclude the presence of cancer cells in the formations. If they are found, then the treatment will be performed under the supervision of an oncologist.
Hardware methods for removing papillomas
How and how to remove papillomas of the neck depends on many factors. The patient's age, comorbidities, predisposition to scarring, tolerance to pain are taken into account.
Today there are several effective methods that help get rid of formations in one session. Surgical removal of papillomas of the neck and cryodestruction are practically not used. When you cut the growths with a scalpel, there is a risk of visible scars and infection. Cryodestruction (exposure to low temperatures) can burn delicate skin. Therefore, patients with neoplasms of viral etiology with localization of the neck and armpits are offered:
- laser therapy.The procedure is performed using a laser, its effect on the papilloma allows you to remove all the atypical cells in layers. Laser therapy does not leave scars, the complete disappearance of warts occurs in 5-7 days, they gradually die and in their place remains clean unchanged skin;
- electrocoagulation.A high-frequency electric current is used to remove the growths, which is fed to a special tool that cuts the wart. The method is somewhat painful, therefore in adults it is performed under local anesthesia, and in young patients under general anesthesia. The advantages of electrocoagulation are the ability to perform histological analysis, as the neoplasm is immediately cut completely;
- radio wave therapy.A knife that emits radio waves is used. The method is very accurate, therefore it excludes the involvement of healthy tissues and therefore there is no risk of scarring.
All hardware techniques for papilloma removal are performed on an outpatient basis. The procedure can take only a few minutes in time, and the rehabilitation process takes place within a few days.
Medicines for viral formations on the skin
In case of contraindications to hardware methods of removing warts or if it is not possible to use them, the doctor may advise the use of external antiviral agents: ointments, solutions. Their application suppresses the activity of viruses, destroys microorganisms, which leads to the gradual disappearance of formations.
At the same time, the use of ointments prevents infection of the surrounding tissues, ie the risk of new warts on the neck and other parts of the body is significantly reduced.
Papillomas of the neck are often treated with pharmacy solutions that can destroy or burn the neoplasms. But on the neck such funds should be used carefully, as scars can remain on the delicate skin. It is best to use such drugs if there is only one wart and it is not in a very visible area.
You should read the instructions carefully before using pharmacy chemical solutions. With their help, warts are easily removed, but burns on the skin and the formation of an ugly scar in the future are possible.
Folk ways
How to remove papillomas under the arms and neck, know those who are well acquainted with traditional medicine. But such methods of treatment, compared with hardware methods, have one significant drawback - to achieve complete cleansing of the skin from papillomas, they must be used for several weeks or even months, applying the selected agent on the formations sometimesup to several times a day.
Antivirus properties are:
- Castor oil. Lubricate with growths up to 5-7 times a day;
- Apple vinegar. Used as a compress. A swab soaked in vinegar is applied to the wart, fixed and left for 3-5 hours;
- fresh celery juice. The surface of the papillomas is smeared with juice, but it is better to do this at rest, as the application of the plant turns the skin orange;
- tea tree oil. They must process the accumulation three times a day;
- laundry soap. The formations should be lubricated with moistened soap up to 5 times a day and should not be washed off after application.
In addition, the use of folk remedies suitable for boosting immunity is recommended. Doctors often advise to drink echinacea - a decoction of herbs or tincture of alcohol, a decoction of nettle leaves, a decoction of rose hips.
Folk remedies for the treatment of warts are considered safer during pregnancy. But they should also be used with caution, taking into account all the contraindications.
Papillomas of the neck can appear at any time, and in the absence of timely treatment, a neoplasm often provokes the appearance of many additional ones. There is only one way to prevent this - by contacting a qualified doctor who will identify the root causes of HPV activation and select the most effective treatment regimen.