Papillomas are familiar to many people, most living with them for years without focusing their attention. Often these are harmless formations. But in the disease, exceptions are possible, there is a viral principle, so it is transmitted in various ways.
In medicine, this disease is called papillomavirus infection, which is characterized by formations on the body, a lot of unpleasant swellings. Convergent in appearance with warts, with a broad or pedunculated base. As a rule, these are benign growths on the skin, but exceptions are possible, so when the first neoplasms appear, do not postpone a visit to the doctor. What is papilloma and how is it treated?
Characteristics and methods of infection
This type of infection is distinguished from other growths by a rough surface. The color is different: from light, almost white to dark brown. They can appear in various places on the human body: on the face - in the eye area, most often not on the eyelids, neck, armpits, chest and under it, but the most terrible thing is the appearance on the genitals. The diameter varies from the size of the mile to 1. 5 cm. Infection occurs during sexual contact, but cases of infection are also possible from superficial contact with the patient and non-observance of elementary hygiene rules. This disease affects people with immunity, weakened by various diseases, and is provoked by various factors: SARS or flu, nervous disorders, prolonged use of drugs, diseases of the digestive system and others.
Most often this disease affects people:
- who lead an unhealthy lifestyle - smokers and drinkers
- having unprotected sex
- in poor health
- women with genital diseases
- fans of swimming pools, baths and saunas
Even with frequent sanitation of public places, the virus is able to survive and multiply in a humid environment.
types
If you have incomprehensible growth and what caused her appearance, only a doctor can definitely answer. But judging by the appearance and location, you can assume the nature of the disease. Which ones are they?
common warts
These formations have a different name - papilloma vulgaris. They often occur on the neck, arms and knees. The growths are not very large in diameter. They resemble medium sized beads, but only on one stem. Sometimes they merge into groups. There are rare cases of this species turning into a malignant tumor.
footbed
Such formation appears exclusively on the sole of a person. It causes discomfort when choosing shoes and when walking. It poses no threat. Often they disappear on their own with a change of season or in case of improvement in the body's immunity.
dish
These growths usually form on the palm or foot. Such neoplasms are closely adjacent to the skin and have a flesh color. It causes discomfort in the form of irritation, itching and pain.
filiform
These warts are often age-related. The disease is acquired at any age and is inactive. Over the years, hormonal changes and the growth of these papillomas occur. They can be located anywhere on the human body.
How to treat
If you suspect that you are a carrier of a viral infection, seek help from specialists immediately. It is easier to prevent the appearance of new neoplasms than to eliminate those that have already appeared. Using a simple blood test and a smear of the genital organs, a specialist will accurately confirm or deny the presence of a disease in your body. The virus has more than 60 strains. But the real danger is only half.
Get rid of already existing growths in several ways:
- surgical
- laser
- chemist
- medicine
- folk ways
Now let's take a look at each of these methods in more detail.
If you are a carrier of uterine papilloma, you cannot do without surgery. The formation affects the mucous surface of the genitals, the doctor cleans the cavity, using hysteroscopy. The procedure takes place under general anesthesia. The doctor uses special devices and cuts the resulting endometrium, after which an excision is performed. The surgical method is not popular in the treatment of external affected areas, as the procedure itself is not pleasant and leaves scars.
Beauty salons use laser treatment. This technology causes no significant discomfort and does not require patient hospitalization. This method is used when it is necessary to remove the growth 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 wart with a special device that emits laser beams. The root of the formation is removed and cauterized at the same time, thereby eliminating bleeding. In this way it is possible to remove one or more deposits at the same time.
Chemical exposure is performed in the most extreme cases, if a person is affected by a malignant formation. In this case, the patient is given a drug intravenously, which affects the entire body of the patient. It is very dangerous as 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 a tampon and applied to the formation. Note 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 establish the strain and type of virus. Later, antibacterial and antiviral drugs are prescribed. In addition, immunomodulatory therapy is necessarily used. Only a doctor will prescribe medication, but keep in mind that both partners should be treated at the same time.
Even famous doctors often resort to traditional medicine and you shouldn't ignore it. You can try to remove papillomas at home. The first recipe of our grandmothers: garlic and celandine. Celandine can be bought in pharmacies, with garlic, I think it is even easier for every housewife to have it at hand. A few drops of celandine and the juice of a clove of garlic will suffice. Every day, before going to bed, apply a cotton swab dipped in this composition on an unwanted process. We recommend that you apply a new composition over and over again.
Conclusions
Now you know in theory what papilloma is and how to best treat it. Remember that it is best to use a combination of medical and laser treatment in the treatment. This is the only real road to health. In no case do not conduct experiments on yourself with self-medication. Only by contacting a doctor can you find out the strain of your disease. It's easy to make mistakes on your own, even with enough information. It is necessary to remove the growths in a timely manner, until they have grown and made your life problematic.