Papilloma is a growth on the skin in the form of a cylinder on a foot, often almost invisible. In many cases, it does not manifest in any way, but with a weakening of immunity and in the heat, it appears unexpectedly. As a rule, this is first a nipple (the so-called "mother") and then reproduces "babies" that are sprinkled on different parts of the body. Many people just try not to notice this defect, but is it so harmless? Do I need to remove nipples? We will tell you in detail what papillomas are and how to deal with them, as well as the most effective removal methods.
What is nipples?
To understand how to deal with nipples on the skin of the body, you need to understand what it is about. The medical name for papilloma is human papillomavirus (HPV). It is a sexually transmitted disease. Infection with this disease can also occur through a home contact method (through skin damage from contact with certain objects touched by the infected person).
Nipples can be "recognized" by the shape of the nipple or the nipple. As a rule, they have the so-called "leg". Such growths can be found in a chaotic manner in various parts of the body - in the arms, legs, neck, elbows and elbows, face, lips, chest. Sizes can be different - both very small and large. The nipple shade ranges from light flesh to dark brown and reddish. Because of this, some people confuse them with moles.
In fact, papilloma is a benign tumor that can occur not only on the skin but also on the mucous membranes. The difference between papilloma and warts is as follows - they are softer, do not have a keratinized layer, while warts have a harder texture.
One of the varieties of papillae is the so-called "genital warts", which have an elongated conical shape and appear on the genitals. Under mechanical action, such itchy growths, hurt and even bleed. Only a doctor can determine if a patient has papillomas or warts, who, if necessary, prescribe additional tests and examinations.
Why do papillomas appear?
Let's understand why papillomas appear and how to deal with them. The most common causes of papilloma:
- changes in hormone levels (including pregnancy, abortion).
- hypothermia
- installation of an intrauterine device;
- exhaustion of the body.
- bad habits (smoking, alcohol).
Papules often appear, disappear and then reappear, as they are a manifestation of a viral infection. This means that their presence determines the body's immunity at a particular time. HPV often occurs in people who have had unprotected sex with an infected person, as well as in women who have taken hormonal birth control pills.
The factor of the "launch" of the virus is every stress that the body has suffered: a simple cold, prolonged use of drugs, hypothermia. All this weakens the immune system and makes it vulnerable to the human papillomavirus.
It is very easy to get infected - as long as you are in close contact with an infected person or live with a nipple carrier or visit a public beach, swim in a shared pool or visit a sauna. By the way, this virus is a "lover" of heat and high humidity.
Why are papillomas dangerous?
Some types of HPV are dangerous because they can cause cervical cancer to develop in women. This is especially true for genital warts, which usually appear on the genitals. Due to the fact that a viral disease passes without symptoms, a person does not consult a doctor for a long time. Therefore, it is important for women to visit a gynecologist every six months and once a year to be screened for cytology so that precancerous changes, if any, in the cervix can be detected in time.
Even if a person does not have genital warts, in any case, nipples speak of a malfunction of the body. Tiny growths indicate that you should see a doctor and rule out the presence of gynecological diseases, kidney problems, colitis. And after the examinations, it is imperative to remove the papilloma, as it is a benign neoplasm, which may one day develop into a malignant one. In addition, the nipples look unattractive, this is an aesthetic defect. But how to properly remove the nipples so that there are no complications? This will be discussed further.
How to remove nipples: popular methods
Noticing the nipples in ourselves, we immediately start looking on the Internet for information on how to remove a nipple. There are many methods at home, but they can be not only ineffective, but also dangerous and traumatic. Better to see a specialist!
The way to remove papillomas is categorically impossible:
- Tear.
- Tie with thread.
- Needle.
These actions will only cause the virus to "occupy" other areas and "move" to other areas. But how to get rid of papillomas so that they do not reappear?
If you have papillomas, your doctor will tell you how to treat them, depending on the type of growth. But we will also look at the most popular and effective methods for removing papillomas:
- Excision with scalpel. . . This is the easiest way, but quite painful. Today, there are milder techniques that leave no trace.
- Cauterization with liquid nitrogen. . . The papillae simply freeze and the vital activity of their cells stops.
- Electrocoagulation. . . In this case, the accumulation is removed with electricity. Before removing the nipples on the body with this method, the patient receives minimal local anesthesia.
- Radio wave surgery. . . The method is non-contact, it provides for the removal of a defect by exposing it to radio waves. In this case, local anesthesia is also used.
- Laser removal. . . It is considered the most effective and safe method of treating papillomas. The laser beam penetrates to the desired depth, clogs the growth vessel, and as a result, the tumor dies and disappears. As a rule, the papilla disappears after a few days.
How to better remove nipples
How to best remove papillomas, your doctor will tell you who will see your papilloma and will be able to determine its type. But now, in most cases, laser removal is recommended, as it has many advantages:
- Non-contact procedure - there is no physical contact between the skin and the organ, while the laser beam also has a bactericidal effect.
- Anemia, absence of painful sensations.
- The absence of such side effects as burns, scars, hyperpigmentation after the procedure.
- Ability to remove multiple papillae at once.
Before the procedure appointment, the cosmetologist tells the patient how to remove the papillae with a neodymium laser and also finds out if there are any contraindications. If all goes well, the session lasts no more than 15 minutes. Laser removal is done without traces and various complications. At the same time, the doctor prescribes drugs to the patient to increase immunity.
We hope we have helped you understand what papillomas are and how to deal with them. The main thing is not to self-medicate to avoid unpleasant consequences in the form of burns or injuries and also not to doubt that everyone should remove the nipples.