Warts and papillomas are a fairly common problem. Such formations on the skin in most cases are benign and practically safe. However, in some cases, malignant degeneration of cells is possible. Therefore, many people are interested in questions about why papilloma occurs, what it is and whether this formation poses a threat to he alth. In addition, the question of how to get rid of such skin growths is also interesting.
Papilloma: what is it?
Papilloma is a benign skin growth, which was formed as a result of the rapid growth of the multiplication of epithelial cells. Such neoplasms can appear on almost any part of the body, including the skin of the face, neck, chest and groin. They are usually soft to the touch. It is worth noting that such formations can grow in size quite quickly.
Papilloma: causes of occurrence
The "culprit" of the appearance of skin growths is the human papillomavirus. According to statistics, almost 90% of the world's population are carriers of this infection. In the human body, viral particles can exist for months and even years without causing any external symptoms.
The appearance of skin neoplasms, as a rule, is associated with a weakening of the immune defense. A previous infectious or inflammatory disease, an exacerbation of a chronic illness, malnutrition, severe stress - all this can weaken the immune system and provoke the formation of skin growths.
Papilloma: what is it and why is it dangerous?
In most cases, these neoplasms are benign and do not pose a serious threat to humans. But there are exceptions. To begin with, it should be noted that some varieties of the virus (today more than a hundred forms are known) increase the likelihood of malignant degeneration and, accordingly, the risk of developing cancer.
In addition, papillomas are often located on those parts of the body that are most often amenable to mechanical stress and injury, for example, on the face, hands, armpits, neck, etc. A wound is formed at the site of the torn outgrowth, which can become gateway for infection and the cause of various skin diseases.
Human papilloma: treatment
If you have such a neoplasm on your body, in no case should you try to remove it yourself. First of all, you needsee a doctor, as only a specialist will tell if this is really a papilloma, what it is and how you can get rid of it.
If the results of analyzes and studies have shown that the skin growth is really benign, then suitable removal agents can be selected. For this purpose, chemically aggressive substances are often used that cauterize the tissues of the neoplasms. Fresh juice (or concentrate) of celandine is also effective.
In addition, papilloma can be removed using cryotherapy. During the procedure, the wart is treated with liquid nitrogen, as the tissues are destroyed under the influence of ultra-low temperatures. Nevertheless, the most popular and at the same time safe is laser removal of papillomas.
Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to cleanse the body of the virus. A he althy lifestyle, as well as taking immunomodulatory drugs, will help strengthen the body's defenses, preventing the occurrence of subsequent exacerbations.
