Each strain of HPV causes its own types of papillomas. They differ in appearance and place of appearance. Has low or high carcinogenicity. Papilloma is the result of the HPV virus. Sometimes skin tumors appear on human skin in completely different places with some common symptoms. They have a common name - papilloma. They differ in shape, structure, location on the body, and degree of carcinogenicity. Depending on these factors, papillomas have their own special name. What are papillomas and why do they appear?
what is papilloma?
"A tumor in the form of a papilloma", this is the translation of the term papilloma from Latin. These bumps on the skin appear to be caused by the HPV virus. Any papilloma is a benign tumor, however, depending on the strain (type) of the papillomavirus, they are cancerous.
Types of papillomas by cancer risk:
- Low risk of cancer.
- High risk of cancer.
The second group includes strains - 82, 73, 68, 59, 58, 56, 52, 51, 45, 39, 35, 33, 31, 18, 16. Skin growths can be completely colored. difference. The color palette of papillomas can range from pale to almost black. Sometimes an elongated papilloma grows on the body, other types of HPV are flat or, conversely, overgrown, like a comb.
Only a doctor can determine the nature of the papillomavirus by making the necessary diagnoses:
- visual examination of the patient;
- do tests to identify the virus strain.
The virus enters the body under favorable conditions for it. You must have been in contact with a carrier of the virus or with contaminated objects, and your immunity must be weakened.
Normally HPV is easily blocked by the immune system, there are several reasons why it fails:
- long-term drug use;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- use narcotic;
- excessive use of alcohol and tobacco.
Any type of this disease needs prompt treatment. Body papillomas have the annoying feature of growing and sometimes transforming into cancer. Visiting a doctor is a necessary precaution.
Simple papilloma (vulgar)
This is the most common type of papilloma on the body. People call them warts, they appear gradually. First, a small nodule grows on 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, becomes hard, keratinization appears.
The vulgar papilloma is usually located on:
- Palm;
- finger;
- skin between fingers
- knee;
- sometimes forms on the face, back, neck
Such tumors can occur in groups. First, a "maternal papilloma" appears, and then the development of a daughter forms.
Children and adolescents are especially susceptible to this type of HPV. Vaginal papillomas are usually benign, they do not degenerate into cancer. Strains 75-77, 26-29, 41, 38, 49, 57, 65 are responsible for the appearance of such tumors.
For simple viruses on the body including warts on the feet. Names refer to their place of appearance. The outcrop on the sole grows alone, identifiable by the characteristic protruding rim. Usually not inconvenient but can sometimes interfere with travel. In order not to confuse corn with a wart, remember that corn has a smooth and even surface, on which there is a pattern of skin. Plantar warts are caused by strains 1-4.
Both and others can be easily removed in a medical clinic. But do not rush to the doctor, such tumors can disappear on their own.
flat papilloma
This growth is immediately different from other skin tumors.
It is slightly raised above the skin, if you look closely, you can see that its surface, which seems dense, seems to consist of small nodules. A flat wart has no predefined shape, it can have jagged edges or, conversely, be round.
Flat papillomas do not have keratinization (death and keratinization of skin cells) so they do not have the skin grooves characteristic of other types of papillomas.
The color of such a buildup is usually pale, sometimes darkening and turning brown. Flat papillomas cannot be dark brown.
Location:
- shins;
- arm;
- backside;
- on the face appear on the cheeks, around the eyes and on the chin.
Flat tumors are immediately noticeable to outsiders (if they are in open spaces). 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 should be shown to a dermatologist. You are not likely to prescribe the right treatment for yourself. Your doctor must examine you, make a diagnosis and, taking into account all your physical characteristics, prescribe treatment. Such growths are easily removed as soon as they appear. Old growth will have to be removed by the operating method. Flat papillomas cause viruses 49, 28, 10.
pointed papillomas (warts)
They have a characteristic appearance, which allows them not to be confused with other types of papillomavirus. Outwardly, such papillomas can be compared with "cauliflower" or "potted roosters". Condylomas are attached to the skin and grow on a short stem. They are solitary and grow in large groups. Such a tumor of HPV in women can reach large sizes.
The color of the growths changes depending on where they appear. Condyloma can be white, fleshy, pale pink and range in color from light red to dark brown. Sometimes such growths secrete a foul-smelling liquid.
Genital warts are often site-specific.
The main localization of genital warts:
- Genital.
- Anal area.
- Crotch.
- urethra.
- Vagina and cervix in women.
Such a human papillomavirus is only sexually transmitted. Its development causes viruses 69, 55, 54, 51, 44, 42, 6, 1
If left untreated, a precancerous condition can develop. The virus accumulates in tissues near growth and changes the DNA composition of the epithelium and mucous membranes, causing penile cancer in men and cervical cancer in women. Genital warts must be removed.
fibrous papilloma
They are also known as acrochords. They mainly grow singly, but groups of acrochords are also found. If it is accidentally torn off, a new process will again appear in its place, moreover, the growth can spread throughout the body, growing larger and larger. They cause no pain.
There is more cosmetic rejection of the buildup, especially if papillomas have grown on the face. Color ranges from flesh tones to brown. The acrochords are oblong and elastic, sometimes with keratinized papillomas.
Favorite places of appearance of areas of the body with delicate skin:
- face (eyelid area, nose);
- inguinal folds;
- on the neck;
- armpit;
- under the breast (in women).
If acrochord appears on the face, it is not recommended to use a brush and brush so as not to injure it. Underarm growths are often injured by razors.
It is better to go to the doctor and remove the tumor in the clinic to avoid infection and degeneration of the disease into cancer. The latter rarely occurs with fibrous papillomas.
The viruses that cause this virus are strains 2 and 7. Acrochords are more common in older people because the skin loses elasticity over time.
Sometimes the disease affects children and adolescents.
These are the most common forms of HPV. According to the information regarding 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 forms of papillomas also occur. For example, laryngeal papillomas, choroidal papillomas (growing in the brain), and stomach papillomas are called gastric papillomas. Internal papilloma is the most dangerous, sometimes patients go to the doctor with advanced HPV. You can die of internal cancer. For example, growths in the larynx interfere with breathing and can cause asphyxiation. Any HPV disease requires immediate medical attention.