The causes of papillomas in women are often related to the infection of the body with the papillomatosis virus. There are also congenital formations that are transmitted along with the genetic information of one of the parents.
What are papillomas?
Papillomas are malignant tumors that occur in the body of women due to the pathogenic activity of viral microorganisms from the family of papillomaviruses. Translated from Latin, it means "papillo - nipple" and "oma - a typical end of various tumors. "
Papillomas arise from the host's own epithelial cells. Externally, it resembles a connecting papilla with a flat, sharp, rounded or branched shape.
The distinguishing feature of this type of malignant tumors is that they can develop in the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, internal organs of the hollow structure, inside the nostrils, nasal sinuses, vocal cords.
Initially, the papilloma root grows slowly over the flat skin and forms a flat epithelium.
The color of the tumor can range from flesh to brown and pink. . . Localization of papillomas within the bladder, intestines, and respiratory system can lead to the development of associated diseases and complications.
Types of papillomas in women
There are different types of papillomas that cause warts to be located, formed, and formed. The following table lists the types of this type of cancer, showing their characteristics.
| Type of papilloma | Features of the neoplasm |
|---|---|
| The gonads | They can be located anywhere on the female body. Outwardly, they look like long hanging moles, which are usually brown in color. |
| Papilloma vulgaris | The classic form of human papillomavirus. Neoplasms are round in shape; they are attached to a thin and short stalk to the main surface of the body. The flesh is colored similar to the rest of the dermis. |
| The gonads | The localization of this type of neoplasm is the intimate zone of men and women. Infection occurs as a result of unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected partner. The main sites of tumors are around the rectum, the labia majora and minora in women, and the foreskin in men. In case of non-compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards, household contamination is possible. |
| Senile warts | Occurs in older women. They occur as a result of hormonal changes in the body, metabolic disorders, and prolonged exposure to sunlight. The main danger of this type of papillomas is the high risk of their development into malignant tumors. |
| Plantar | Papillomas of this type are localized only in the sole of the foot. Outwardly, they resemble a small head with a blooming flower. If a woman walks too much and wears tight shoes, her warts can become inflamed, bleed, and hurt. |
Almost all types of papillomas are caused by a woman's infection with one or another genotype of human papillomavirus. The only features are aging warts, which are caused by age-related changes in the body of older people.
Stages and degrees of papillomas in women
Like all other tumors, papillomas develop in several stages in a woman's body.
In this regard, the following stages of wart formation are distinguished:
- Stage 1- uncontrolled division of squamous cell epithelium and the formation of asymptomatic and imperceptible papilloma roots;
- Stage 2- The appearance of a wart head 1-1, 5 mm above the general surface of the body, if it is in the folds of the joints, in the area of the girdle, in the neck or under the armpits, can cause sensation. discomfort, itching, skin irritation;
- Stage 3- Due to the smallest capillaries connected with the rest of the epithelial tissues, a full-fledged flat, rounded or oblong neoplasm with a root, leg, head and main body supplied with blood is formed;
- Stage 4- Multiple proliferation of similar papillomas, which occur as a result of cell division of the resulting neoplasm (extensive papillomatosis is dangerous with the possibility of malignant degeneration of one wart).
The stage of the skin disease is determined by a dermatologist during the examination of the patient. The choice of treatment depends on the diagnostic results, the type of papilloma and its stage of development.
Symptoms of papilloma
Papillomas (the most common cause of neoplasms in women) are one or more malignant tumors that can be easily identified by their appearance.
Symptoms of papillomatosis in women are as follows:
- appearance of small tubercles rising above the general surface of the epithelium;
- growth of warts, which become larger every week;
- a foreign neoplasm is formed in the body, characterized by a round, branched or conical shape;
- The main localization of papillomas on a woman's body - armpits, inner thighs, neck, skin under the breasts, groin area, perineum, genitals, back, soles of the feet;
- In the case of prolonged exposure to the surface of the wart, friction and pain may occur;
- Papillomas can be fleshy, yellow, pink, brown shades, this is the norm;
- Attempts to remove the neoplasm on their own do not lead to a positive result and the cut wart grows back.
Sudden blackening of the warts, the onset of an acute inflammatory process, the appearance of pus or fluid, and the onset of symptoms are dangerous symptoms that are not typical of papillomatosis. In this case, the malignant formation does not lead to cancer.
Causes
Papillomas in the body (the causes of the disease in women may be related to the patient's lifestyle) are chronic dermatological pathologies caused by the following factors.
Factors of papillomas in the body:
- having an abusive sex life, having intimate contact with an infected partner without interfering with contraception;
- sharing towels, cosmetics, soap and other hygiene items with a person infected with the HPV virus;
- sharing slippers and other footwear at home;
- visits to open showers, baths, swimming pools, and steam rooms exposed to HPV viruses;
- hormonal imbalance in the body caused by diseases of the endocrine system;
- getting a viral infection in an open wound during slaughter;
- Infection of the child of 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. The post-infection incubation period of papillomavirus lasts from a few days to 3 or more years.
Diagnosis
To make an accurate diagnosis in the form of papillomatosis, a woman should undergo a comprehensive examination of the body and the area where the skin appears directly.
Diagnosis of papillomas takes place in several stages, namely:
- visual examination by a dermatologist;
- his biochemical examination and donation of venous blood for the detection of papillomavirus virions;
- examination of the deep epithelial layers of the wart with the help of a dermatoscope;
- collection of capillary blood for clinical analysis;
- selection of a papilloma fragment for further histological examination to rule out the oncological nature of the tumor;
- Delivery of morning urine to determine its biochemical composition and general indicators of a woman's health.
Localization of popillomas may require additional examination by a gynecologist in the intimate area, genitals and around the rectum, as well as the presence of a sexually transmitted infection.
When to see a doctor
The main danger of this type of wart is an aesthetic defect, as well as the risk of developing cancer.
It is recommended to consult a dermatologist as soon as the appearance of an external neoplasm is detected.
Early diagnosis and identification of the type of papilloma allows you to organize effective treatment and remove the neoplasm with minimal risk of complications.
Prevention of papillomas in the body
Papillomas in the body (the causes of warts in women can be eliminated by effective preventive measures) - malignant tumors that can be easily prevented by following the following rules.
For example:
- have an intimate life, have only one sexual partner;
- wear only your own shoes and do not allow others to wear shoes;
- use of contraceptives;
- Avoid public baths, toilets, swimming pools, showers or put your feet in rubber slippers, do not touch the wall surface, door handles, tiles, deck chairs;
- use your own cosmetics, towels, soap;
- preventive medical examination by a dermatologist at least once a year;
- A balanced diet, at least 8 hours of sleep per day, and enough rest to ensure the normal functioning of the immune system.
Not all of the above recommendations guarantee 100% protection against papillomatosis infection, but they can minimize the risk of disease and avoid contact with potential sources of infection.
Methods of treatment of papillomas in women
Papillomatosis is an incurable disease. A woman infected with the virus that causes warts carries it for the rest of her life. Modern methods of treatment of the disease can eliminate the consequences of pathology only in the form of benign tumors.
Medicines
Traditional medicine does not completely cure papillomas, as these types of warts require chemical, thermal, electrocoagulation, laser, or surgical removal.
Traditional methods
Alternative medicine offers its own alternative ways to get rid of papillomas, regardless of their type and location in a woman's body. Here are some traditional ways to get rid of warts.
Knitting with thread
It is necessary to wait until the lunar phase is in the waning phase. You need to take a piece of black thread, use it to tie papillomas, tie a knot. They take this thread to the garden and bury it in the ground: "When this thread rots, all my warts will be gone. "After 2-3 weeks, the papilloma softens and begins to collapse without signs of pain or inflammation.
Special funds
There are special remedies against warts and papillomas, but they do not give the effectiveness of their actions and guarantee relapse. One of these tools is, for example, a special patch.
These products usually contain natural ingredients that are somewhat resistant to the virus.
Dog saliva
To get rid of the cancer using this method, the warts should be spread with an equal layer of cream. Next, the woman should go to the dog so that the lactic acid product is licked with her tongue.
The papilloma is then sealed with a medical adhesive plaster. Saliva should not be wiped off the surface of the neoplasm. After 1 week, the stain can be removed. From this point on, the wart begins to crumble.
Incense with celandine
During the growing season of this plant (from late May to mid-June), you should daily pluck the branches of celandine and castrate the warts with poisonous yellow juice. The duration of therapy is from 10 to 30 days. Precautions should be taken to ensure that the juice does not get into the mucous membranes of the mouth and eyes.
The effectiveness of the above folk remedies to remove papillomas in the body has not been proven by official science. Women who used similar prescriptions achieved the desired results and responded positively to these methods of therapy.
Other methods
The most effective way to treat papillomas is to get rid of them completely.
The following methods are used for this:
- chemical combustion- Provides exposure to warts with aggressive solutions based on acids, potassium or sodium alkali;
- electrocoagulation- The papilloma is cut and the metal tip is cauterized with the help of a loop-shaped device under electric current (treatment is performed under local anesthesia);
- cryodestruction- Inflammation of the tumor with the use of liquid nitrogen solution (under the influence of low temperatures, the epithelial tissue freezes and then breaks into pieces);
- laser coagulation- Removal of papilloma is carried out with the help of positively charged laser particles, removal of the main body of the wart and cauterization of its vascular system is provided;
- surgical removal- The traditional and most common method of treating dermatological diseases is to remove the wart with a scalpel and then use sutures.
All of the above methods of treatment of papillomatosis allow to remove benign tumors with minimal risk of recurrence.
The average recovery period is 3 to 7 days. The safest methods are laser cutting and electrocoagulation. The most difficult and traumatic treatment is the traditional surgical removal of the wart.
Possible difficulties
In the absence of adequate response measures and treatment of papillomatosis in the body, over time, a woman may face the following complications.
Possible difficulties:
- The appearance of similar warts on other parts of the body indicates an increase in viral activity;
- the development of warts into malignant cancers;
- similar neoplasms in the bladder, intestines, larynx, trachea, leading to dysfunction, urinary, respiratory and digestive disorders;
- cervical cancer (scientific studies show that 80% of women with this disease are infected with human papillomavirus;
- increase in the size of the wart, the appearance of cosmetic and aesthetic defects;
- injury of the neoplasm and penetration of bacterial infection into the epithelial tissues.
In order to prevent the appearance of papillomas on the body of women, it is necessary to keep in mind the causes of their appearance. This protects the health of the skin and prevents a decrease in the immune status of the pathogenic activity of papillomavirus. The disease itself is not life-threatening, but its presence can lead to the development of severe complications.