Each strain of HPV causes its own types of papillomas. They differ in external form and place of appearance. Have a low or high oncogenic level. Papilloma is a consequence of the HPV virus. Sometimes skin neoplasms appear on human skin in completely different places, with some common symptoms. They have a common name - papillomas. They differ from each other in shape, structure, location on the body, degree of oncogenic danger. Depending on these factors, papillomas have their own special names. What are papillomas and why do they appear?
What are papillomas?
"A tumor in the form of a papilla", this is how the term papilloma is translated from Latin. These skin growths appear due to the HPV virus. Any papilloma is a benign neoplasm, however, depending on the strain (type) of the papillomavirus, they present an oncogenic risk.
Variety of papillomas according to oncogenic risk:
- Low oncogenic risk.
- High oncogenic risk.
The second group includes strains - 82, 73, 68, 59, 58, 56, 52, 51, 45, 39, 35, 33, 31, 18, 16. The growths on the skin can have completely different colors. The color scheme of papilloma can be from light to almost black. Sometimes an elongated papilloma grows on the body, other types of HPV are flat or, on the contrary, overgrow, resembling a rooster's comb.
Only a doctor can determine the nature of the papillomavirus by carrying out the necessary diagnostics:
- visual examination of the patient;
- doing tests to identify the strain of the virus.
The virus enters the body under favorable conditions for it. You must be in contact with a virus carrier or contaminated objects, and your immunity must be weakened.
Normally, HPV is easily blocked by the immune system, but there are several reasons why it fails:
- long-term medication;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- use of drugs;
- excessive use of alcohol and cigarettes.
Any type of this disease requires timely treatment. Papillomas on the body have an unpleasant feature of growing and sometimes turning into an oncological disease. Visiting a doctor is a necessary preventive measure.
Simple papillomas (common)
This is the most common type of papilloma in the body. People call warts, they appear gradually. First, a small tubercle grows into the skin. Gradually, it increases in diameter and changes color from pale flesh to a more saturated brown. The structure of the vulgar papilloma also changes, it becomes hard, keratinization appears.
Vulgar papillomas are most often located in:
- Palm trees;
- fingers;
- skin between fingers
- knees;
- sometimes formed on the face, back, neck
Such neoplasms can occur in groups. First, a "mother papilloma" appears, and after that, daughter growths are formed.
Children and teenagers are especially susceptible to this type of HPV. Vulgar papillomas are usually benign in nature, they do not degenerate into oncological formations. Strains 75-77, 26-29, 41, 38, 49, 57, 65 are responsible for the appearance of such neoplasms.
Simple types of viruses in the body include plantar warts. The name refers to the place of its appearance. The bump on the sole grows in isolation, it can be identified by the characteristic protruding edge. It usually doesn't cause inconvenience, but sometimes it can get in the way of walking. In order not to confuse a callus with a plantar wart, remember that a callus has a smooth, even surface on which the skin pattern appears. Plantar warts are caused by strains 1-4.
Those and others are easily removed in a medical clinic. But do not run to the doctor, these growths can disappear on their own.
flat papillomas
This growth immediately differs from other skin neoplasms.
It rises slightly above the skin, if you look closely you can see that its surface, which looks dense, seems to consist of small nodules. A flat wart does not have a predetermined shape, it can be with jagged edges or, conversely, rounded.
A flat papilloma does not have a keratinization process (death and keratinization of skin cells), therefore, it does not have furrows in the skin characteristic of other types of papillomas.
The color of this buildup is usually light, sometimes it darkens and turns brown. Flat papilloma cannot be dark brown.
Locations:
- shanks;
- arms;
- back;
- on the face they appear on the cheeks, around the eyes and on the chin.
Flat neoplasms are immediately noticeable to outsiders (if they are in open places). In addition to visual ugliness, they cause physical discomfort in the form of itching. When you try to scratch them, they start to "burn".
Such formations must be shown to a dermatologist. You are unlikely to prescribe the right treatment for yourself. The doctor must examine you, make a diagnosis and, taking into account all physical characteristics, prescribe treatment. Such growths are easier to get rid of immediately after they appear. Old growths will have to be removed by the operational method. Flat papillomas cause 49, 28, 10 virus types.
Sharp papillomas (warts)
They have a characteristic appearance, which allows them not to be confused with other types of papillomaviruses. Outwardly, this papilloma can be compared with "cauliflower" or "rooster's comb". Condylomas are attached to the skin and grow on a short stalk. They are solitary and grow in large groups. Such a neoplasm from HPV in women can reach a large size.
The color of the growths varies depending on the place of their appearance. Condyloma can be white, fleshy, pale pink and have a color ranging from light red to brown. Sometimes these growths secrete a foul-smelling fluid.
Genital warts are often sore due to the specific location.
The main location of genital warts:
- Sex organs.
- Anal area.
- Groin.
- Urethra.
- Vagina and cervix in women.
This human papillomavirus is transmitted only sexually. Its development provokes the virus 69, 55, 54, 51, 44, 42, 6, 1
If not treated, a pre-oncological condition can develop. The virus accumulates in tissues close to the growth and alters the DNA composition of the epithelium and mucous membranes, which causes penile oncology in men and cervical cancer in women. Genital warts must be removed.
filiform papillomas
They are also called acrochords. They mostly grow alone, but groups of acrochords are also found. If it is accidentally torn off, a new process will appear again in its place, in addition, the growth can wander around the body, growing. They do not deliver pain.
There is more aesthetic rejection of the accumulation, especially if the papilloma has grown on the face. Color ranges from skin tone to brown. The acrochordium is oblong and elastic, sometimes there are keratinized papillomas.
Favorite places to look for areas of the body with delicate skin:
- face (eyelid area, nose);
- inguinal folds;
- in the neck;
- armpits;
- under the breast (in a woman).
If the acrochordon appears on the face, then you should not use scrubs and brushes so as not to injure it. Underarm growths are often injured by razors.
It is better to consult a doctor and remove the neoplasm in the clinic to avoid infection and degeneration of the disease in oncology. The latter rarely occurs with filiform papillomas.
The viruses that cause this type of HPV are strains 2 and 7. Throats are more common in older people because the skin loses elasticity over time.
Sometimes the disease affects children and teenagers.
These are the most common forms of HPV. According to the information about the types of viruses, you can independently establish a preliminary diagnosis. For a more accurate diagnosis, a medical examination is required.
In addition to these forms of HPV, other types of papillomas also occur. For example, papillomatosis of the larynx, choroidal papilloma (grows in the brain), papillomas in the stomach are called papillitis of the stomach. Internal papillomas are the most dangerous, sometimes the patient comes to the doctor with an advanced stage of HPV. You can die from internal neoplasms. For example, growths in the larynx interfere with the breathing process and can cause asphyxiation. Any HPV disease requires immediate medical attention.