When nipple-like growths appear on the trunk, limbs or face, it is always an unpleasant surprise for a person. These are benign formations on the skin, which can be multiple or single. Nipples on the body, unfortunately, are a very common disease that develops due to infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), but its treatment in modern situations is not a problem.
What are nipples in the body
Papillomavirus is a benign tumor that grows from the tissues of the squamous epithelium. It acts as a drop or nipple on the skin, mucous membranes and can affect a person's internal organs. There are more than 30 types and subtypes of HPV that can easily enter the human body. Depending on the type of pathogen, different groups of papillae form in the body. They differ in growth rate, appearance, location.Papillomavirus can be found anywhere on the body:
- physical aspects: groin, armpits, mammary glands, lower abdomen;
- face: eyelids, close to eyes, close to mouth.
- torso: back, abdomen, neck, arms, legs;
- genitals: vagina, penis area
- internal organs: intestines, stomach, bladder, esophagus, larynx, trachea.
What nipples look like
HPV may look different on the outside. Typically, these are oval growths on the body or rounded nipple-like skin processes.
They can be small (1-5 mm), medium (1 cm), large (1-3 cm) and huge (over 3 cm). The texture of the nipples is relatively loose and soft. Cross sections of blood vessels are often visible on the surface.
The color is mainly flesh and all varieties of coffee. There are cases where the nipples had blue, purple and even black and carbon shade.
Why papillomas appear
These growths in the body are viral. The infection is transmitted by contact with a carrier of a healthy person. Both men and women are equally susceptible to infection, but are affected differently by the virus. The weaker sex may feel burning and itching in the genital area, bleeding and other foreign secretions from the vagina. Sometimes the disease is accompanied by syphilis, chlamydia, herpes and other sexually transmitted pathologies.
Men are not afraid of certain types of viruses that are dangerous to women (16, 18). However, the stronger sex is a carrier of infections. As for papillomas in the genitals, frenulum and glans penis or urethra, these are painless benign tumors of types 6 and 11 that need to be removed. Penile cancer is very rare.
Infection methods
The infection is particularly active in gyms, swimming pools, saunas, baths. Other reasons for the appearance of papillomas on the body are sexual intercourse, childbirth (from mother to child).
Here are some more ways to get infected with the human papillomavirus:- when kissing, because the virus is contained in saliva.
- when using infected individuals' personal items.
- in case of insufficient treatment of medical instruments.
Types and types
The number of types of tumors in the body is estimated in tens, so doctors divide them into 5 groups, combining them with color, symptoms and risk of malignant degeneration of skin cells:
- Simple nipples.Also called vulgar warts. It has the widest prevalence. The first sign of HPV is a small growth on the skin. During the growth process, it turns into a dark keratinized tubercle. It is located both in groups and only. Favorite places to locate are the hands, the lower part of the face.
- Flat nipples.A feature is a group accumulation of increments. Flat nipples do not have bumps, but are painted in a dark color. The main site of distribution is the upper body, the genital area.
- Genital warts. The site is the mucous membranes of the body and genitals. These strains are at risk for cancer. The main cause of genital warts is sexual intercourse.
- Pilloid papillae.In the scientific world, they were called "acrochords". A feature of this species is the foot that supports the mole. Acrochords are senile growths, as they occur mainly in the body of middle-aged and elderly people.
- Internal papillae.This subgroup includes all tumors that grow in the internal organs. It is impossible to independently identify genital warts in this group; this requires special diagnosis. The presence of a disease can give symptoms.
Risk of viruses
Human papillomavirus infection is generally not a major health risk. However, some species are capable of degenerating into malignant tumors. Non-oncogenic papillae can also cause a lot of discomfort if they start to grow, for example, in the back, in the mouth or in the groin area. They are often injured, after which the wounds and sores remain in the body, open to infections. Bladder warts often cause an inflammatory process and increases in the uterine cavity sometimes lead to female infertility.
Diagnostics
If you notice nipples on your body, you should consult a dermatologist. After the initial examination, the doctor will send the patient for cytological examination and blood test (tumor markers, HPV, DNA). This is necessary to determine the pathological processes and to determine the type of viral infection in relation to the oncogenic risk. If a cervical tumor occurs, then a colposcopy is required.
How to get rid of papillomas on the body
There are many methods for treating growth. It is best to stop the growth of papules on the body during combination therapy. It is impossible to completely eliminate the human papillomavirus from the body, but it is possible to reduce its activity for a long time by increasing immunity. The proliferation of the papules is treated with surgical and therapeutic methods. Folk remedies also help with HPV infection.
How to get rid of HPV with medication
When HPV first appears, doctors prescribe drugs to reduce the chances of others becoming infected. Various drugs are used to fight viral infections in gynecology and dermatology.
Laser removal
People often resort to surgical removal of growths if they look anesthetic or cause discomfort, for example, if they are in familiar places, in the neck area or in natural areas of the skin. Laser papilloma removal takes several minutes. Its essence lies in the use of a device that burns a tumor. There is no contact with the skin, which guarantees high safety of the procedure. The advantages of the technique include the absence of blood loss, painless and fast recovery.Disadvantages of laser treatment:
- high cost?
- inability to study a remote development.
Liquid nitrogen
Removal of neoplasms with liquid nitrogen (cryopreservation) is no less effective. Although the procedure is simple, it requires preparation: thoroughly wash the areas of the skin that will be frozen, shave the hair, if any. To apply nitrogen, the specialist uses a metal swab with a cotton swab, which is immersed in a container with a clear liquid. After that, the papilloma contact takes place within 1-5 seconds. Recovery takes place within 2-3 days. The advantages of the process are simplicity and speed, high efficiency.
Disadvantages of the method:
- the possibility of damage to surrounding tissues.
- pain during treatment?
- failed to remove large increments,
Treatment of papillomas by radio wave method
The essence of the technique is to affect the accumulation of high frequency radio waves, which are completely harmless to health. To remove the nipple, the doctor attaches the beam for several seconds to the problem spot. After the procedure, drug treatment is prescribed. The advantage of the radio wave method lies in its flexibility - different types of warts, moles, nipples easily disappear on any part of the skin. It can be used even for difficult areas such as the eye area. There are no scars after the procedure.
Disadvantages of the method:
- high cost?
- is not effective for removing large growths.
Electrocoagulation
A medical procedure in which benign growths are removed with a precisely tuned electric current. Electrocoagulation is performed with a device equipped with a loop and an electrode, which are heated to high temperatures. The operation is performed under local anesthesia. For children, the removal is done under general anesthesia. After the tumor burns, the skin is treated with antiseptic. The process takes 5-10 minutes.
Advantages of the method include the safety and effectiveness of removing a skin disease, preventing the possibility of infection and the possibility of histology.
Disadvantages of electrocautery:
- risk of scarring?
- relative pain?
- long recovery period (up to 10 days).
- on the removal site, relapses are possible.
How to remove moles and papillomas with folk remedies
According to reviews of patients who have been infected with HPV, the use of alternative prescriptions after medication and / or any removal methods helps to get rid of the virus faster.
At home, in the event of external papillary manifestations, the following methods are effective:
- Celandine.It is necessary to lubricate the skin with a neoplasm with fresh plant juice several times a day.
- Banana.To speed up the healing process, it is necessary to apply the fruit pulp to the tumors. Banana is especially effective for small warts.
Prevention
The following precautionary measures are in place to prevent recurrence:
- get regular HPV tests.
- Avoid casual sex.
- maintain immunity: eat right, hold on
- check for growth and change in the shape of untreated papillomas. Vaccinate with 2% serum (three times in six months).