Papillomas are known to many people, most living with them for years without directing attention. These are often harmless formations. But exceptions are possible in the disease, there is a viral principle, therefore, it is transmitted in different ways.
In medicine, this disease is called papillomavirus infection, which is characterized by formations on the body, many unpleasant protrusions. They converge in appearance with warts, broad or pediculous in shape. As a rule, these are benign growths on the skin, but exceptions are possible, so when the first neoplasms appear, do not delay a visit to the doctor. What is papilloma and how is it treated?
Characteristics and methods of infection
This type of infection differs from other growths in its rough surface. The color is different: from light, almost white to dark brown. They can appear in different parts of the human body: on the face - in the eye area, more often not on the eyelids, neck, armpits, chest and below them, but the scariest thing is the appearance on the genitals. The diameter ranges from the size of millet to 1. 5 cm. Infection occurs during sexual contact, but cases of infection are also possible through superficial contact with the patient and incomplete observance of basic hygiene rules. This disease affects people with immunity, weakened by various diseases, and is caused by various factors: SARS or flu, nervous disorders, long-term use of drugs, diseases of the digestive system, etc.
This disease most often affects people:
- who lead an unhealthy lifestyle - smokers and drunks
- engage in unprotected sex
- ill health
- women with genital diseases
- lovers of swimming pools, baths and saunas
Even with frequent sanitation of public places, the virus can survive and multiply in a humid environment.
Types
If you have an incomprehensible growth and what caused its appearance, only a doctor can definitely answer. But judging by the appearance and location, you can guess the nature of the disease. What are they?
ordinary warts
These formations have a different name - vulgar papilloma. They often occur on the neck, arms and knees. The growths are not large in diameter. They resemble medium-sized beads, but only on a stalk. Sometimes they merge into groups. Rare cases of this type of malignancy have been reported.
plantar
Such a formation appears exclusively on the sole of a person. It causes discomfort when choosing shoes and when walking. It poses no threat. They often disappear on their own with the change of seasons or in the case of improving the body's immunity.
apartment
These growths usually form on the palm or foot. Such neoplasms are close to the skin and have a flesh color. They cause discomfort in the form of irritation, itching and pain.
filiform
These warts are often associated with age. The disease is acquired at any age and is dormant. Hormonal changes and growth of these papillomas occur with age. They can be found anywhere on the human body.
How to treat
If you suspect that you are a carrier of a viral infection, seek professional help immediately. It is easier to prevent the appearance of new neoplasms than to get rid of those that have already appeared. Using a simple blood test and swab from the genitals, the specialist will accurately confirm or deny the presence of the disease in your body. The virus has more than 60 strains. But the real danger is only half.
Get rid of existing growths in several ways:
- surgically
- laser
- chemical
- medical
- folk ways
Now let's look at each of these methods in more detail.
If you are a carrier of uterine papillomas, then you can not do without surgery. The formation affects the mucous surface of the genitalia, the doctor cleans the cavity using hysteroscopy. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. The doctor uses special devices and cuts off the resulting endometrium, after which an excision is performed. The surgical method is not popular in the treatment of affected external areas, because the procedure itself is not pleasant and leaves scars.
Beauty salons use laser treatment. This technology does not cause significant inconvenience and does not require hospitalization of the patient. This method is used when it is necessary to remove growths on the open part of the body. The operation itself is performed without anesthesia. The client lies comfortably in a special chair, and the doctor touches the nipple with a special device that emits laser beams. The root of the formation is simultaneously removed and cauterized, thus eliminating bleeding. This way you can remove one layer or several at once.
Chemical exposure is performed in the most extreme cases, if the person is affected by a malignant formation. In this case, the patient is given an intravenous drug that affects the entire body of the patient. It is very dangerous because it has many side effects. When neoplasms appear on the cervix, a chemical method of exposure is used. With the difference that the drug is not injected into the blood, but is applied to the swab and applied to the formation. Keep in mind that large doses of this drug are very toxic. This type of treatment is categorically not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Doctors also use traditional correction. But before making a final diagnosis, it is necessary to reliably determine the strain and type of virus. Antibacterial and antiviral drugs are then prescribed. In addition, immunomodulatory therapy is necessarily used. Only a doctor will prescribe medication, but keep in mind that both partners need to be treated at the same time.
Even well-known doctors often resort to traditional medicine, and you should not neglect it. You can try to remove papillomas at home. The first recipe of our grandmothers: garlic and celandine. Celandine is bought in pharmacies, with garlic, I think it is even easier for every housewife to have it on hand. A few drops of celandine and the juice of one clove of garlic will be enough. Every day, before going to bed, apply a cotton swab soaked in this composition to the unwanted process. We advise you to reapply the new composition.
Conclusions
Now, in theory, you know what a papilloma is and how to treat it better. Remember that it is best to use a combination of medical and laser treatment. This is the only right path to health. Under no circumstances should you conduct experiments on yourself with self-medication. Only by contacting a doctor can you find out the strain of your disease. It is easy to make mistakes yourself, even with enough information. The growths need to be removed in time, until they grow and make your life miserable.