Each strain of HPV causes its own types of papillomas. They differ in external form and place of appearance. You have a low or high oncogenic level. Papilloma is a consequence of the HPV virus. Sometimes skin neoplasms appear on the human skin in completely different places with some common symptoms. They have a common name - papillomas. They differ from each other in terms of shape, structure, location in the body, degree of oncogenic risk. Depending on these factors, papillomas have their own special names. What are papillomas and why do they appear?
What are papillomas?
"A tumor in the form of a papilloma", this is how the term papilloma is translated from Latin. These growths on the skin appear due to the HPV virus. Any papilloma is a benign neoplasm, however, depending on the strain (type) of the papilloma virus, it has an oncogenic risk.
Variety of papillomas according to oncogenic risk:
- Low oncogenic risk.
- High oncogenic risk.
The second group includes strains - 82, 73, 68, 59, 58, 56, 52, 51, 45, 39, 35, 33, 31, 18, 16. Growths on the skin can have a completely different color. The papilloma color pattern can be light to almost black. Sometimes an elongated papilloma develops on the body, other types of HPV are flat or, on the contrary, overgrown, resembling a rooster's comb.
Only a doctor can determine the nature of the papillomavirus by performing the necessary diagnostics:
- visual examination of the patient.
- taking a test to identify the strain of the virus.
The virus enters the body under favorable conditions for it. You must be in contact with a virus carrier or infected objects and your immunity must be weakened.
Usually HPV is easily blocked by the immune system, there are several reasons why it fails:
- long-term medication;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- drug use;
- excessive use of alcohol and cigarettes.
Any type of this disease requires timely treatment. Papillomas on the body have an unpleasant characteristic of developing and sometimes mutating into an oncological disease. Visiting a doctor is a necessary preventive measure.
Simple papillomas (vulgar)
This is the most common type of papilloma on the body. People call them warts, they appear gradually. First, a small tubercle develops 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, it becomes hard, keratinization appears.
Vulgar papillomas are most often found in:
- palms;
- fingers;
- skin between fingers
- knees?
- sometimes it forms on the face, back, neck
Such neoplasms can appear in groups. First, a "maternal papilloma" appears, and after that, papillomas form.
Children and teenagers are particularly susceptible to this type of HPV. Vulgar papillomas are usually benign in nature, they do not degenerate into oncological formations. Strains 75-77, 26-29, 41, 38, 49, 57, 65 are responsible for the appearance of such neoplasms.
Common types of viruses on the body include plantar warts. The name refers to their place of occurrence. The outgrowth on the sole grows individually, it can be recognized by the characteristic protruding lip. It usually does not cause discomfort, but sometimes it can affect walking. To avoid confusing a corn with a plantar wart, remember that a corn has a smooth and even surface on which the skin pattern appears. Plantar warts are caused by strains 1-4.
Both these and others are easily removed in a medical clinic. But do not rush to the doctor, such growths can disappear by themselves.
Flat papillomas
This growth is immediately different from other skin neoplasms.
It rises a little above the skin, if you look closely, you can see that its surface, which looks dense, seems to consist of small nodules. A level of warts does not have a predetermined shape, it can be jagged or, on the contrary, rounded.
A flat papilloma does not have a keratinization process (death and keratinization of skin cells), therefore, it does not have skin furrows characteristic of other types of papillomas.
The color of such an accumulation is usually light, sometimes it darkens and becomes brown. Flat papilloma cannot be dark brown.
Locations:
- shins;
- arms;
- back;
- on the face they appear on the cheeks, around the eyes and on the chin.
Flat neoplasms 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 presented to a dermatologist. It is unlikely that you will prescribe the right treatment for yourself. The doctor must examine you, make a diagnosis and, taking into account all the physical characteristics, prescribe treatment. Such growths are easier to eliminate immediately after their appearance. Old deployments should be removed with the run method. Flat papillomas are caused by virus types 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 a papilloma can be compared with "cauliflower" or "cock's comb". Warts attach to the skin and grow in a short stalk. They are solitary and grow in large groups. Such a neoplasm of HPV in women can reach a large size.
The color of the growths varies depending on where they appear. Warts can be white, fleshy, pale pink, and pale red to brown in color. Sometimes such growths secrete a liquid with an unpleasant smell.
Genital warts are often injured due to their specific location.
The main localization of genital warts:
- Sexual organs.
- Anal area.
- Crotch.
- Urethra.
- Vagina and cervix in women.
Such a human papilloma virus is transmitted only sexually. Its growth causes the virus 69, 55, 54, 51, 44, 42, 6, 1
If left untreated, a pre-cancerous condition may develop. The virus accumulates in the tissues near the growth and changes the DNA composition of the epithelium and mucous membranes, which causes penile oncology in men and cervical cancer in women. Genital warts should be removed.
Filamentous papillomas
They are also called acrochords. They grow mainly singly, but there are also groups of acrochords. If it is accidentally cut off, a new process will appear again in its place, moreover, the growth can wander around the body, growing. They do not cause pain.
There is greater aesthetic rejection of the buildup, especially if the papilloma has developed on the face. Color range from flesh tone to brown. The apical cord is elongated and elastic, sometimes there are keratinized papillae.
Favorite places to show areas of the body with thin skin:
- face (eyelid area, nose).
- inguinal folds;
- on the neck?
- armpits;
- under the breast (in a woman).
If the apical chord appears on the face, you should not use scrubs and brushes so as not to injure it. Growths in the armpits are often injured by razors.
It is better to visit a doctor and remove the neoplasm in the clinic to avoid infection and degeneration of the disease into oncology. The latter rarely occurs with filiform papillomas.
The viruses that cause this type of HPV are strains 2 and 7. Warts are more common in older people because the skin loses its elasticity over time.
Sometimes the disease affects children and adolescents.
These are the most common forms of HPV. According to information about the types of the virus, you can independently make a preliminary diagnosis. A medical examination is required for a more accurate diagnosis.
In addition to these forms of HPV, other types of papillomas also occur. For example, papillomatosis of the larynx, choroid papilloma (develops in the brain), papillomas in the stomach are called gastric papilloma. Internal papillomas are the most dangerous, sometimes the patient goes to the doctor with an advanced stage of HPV. You can die from internal neoplasms. For example, growths in the larynx interfere with the breathing process and can cause suffocation. Any HPV disease requires immediate medical attention.