Each strain of HPV causes its own types of papillomas. They differ in external form and place of appearance. They 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 one common name - papillomas. They differ from each other in form, structure, location on the body, degree of oncogenic danger. Depending on these factors, papillomas have their own special names. What are papillomas and why do they appear?
What are papillomas?
"Tumor in the form of a papilla", this is how the term papilloma is translated from Latin. These formations on the skin appear due to the HPV virus. Each papilloma is a benign neoplasm, but depending on the strain (type) of the papillomavirus, they have an oncogenic risk.
Varieties 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 be completely different in color. The color scheme of the papilloma can be from light to almost black. Sometimes an elongated papilloma grows on the body, other types of HPV are flat or, conversely, overgrown, resembling a rooster's comb.
Only a doctor can determine the nature of the papillomavirus by conducting the necessary diagnostics:
- visual examination of the patient;
- taking tests to identify the strain of the virus.
The virus enters the body under favorable conditions. You must be in contact with a virus carrier or contaminated objects and your immunity must be weakened.
HPV is usually easily blocked by the immune system, there are a number of reasons why it fails:
- long-term medication;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- drug use;
- excessive use of alcohol and cigarettes.
Any form of this disease requires timely treatment. Papillomas on the body have the unpleasant feature of growing 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 papillomas on the body. People call them warts, they appear gradually. First, a small tubercle grows on the skin. It gradually increases in diameter and changes color from pale flesh to a deeper brownish. The structure of the vulgar papilloma also changes, it becomes hard, keratinization appears.
Vulgar papillomas are more often found on:
- palms;
- fingers;
- skin between toes
- knees;
- sometimes they form on the face, back, neck
Such neoplasms can appear in groups. First, a "mother papilloma" appears, and then daughter growths are formed.
Children and adolescents 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.
Simple types of viruses on the body include plantar warts. The name refers to the place of their appearance. The plantar growth grows singly, it can be identified by the characteristic convex edge. It usually does not cause discomfort, but sometimes it can interfere with walking. In order not to confuse a corn with a plantar wart, remember that the corn has a smooth and flat 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 see a doctor, such growths can disappear on their own.
Flat papillomas
This growth is immediately distinguished from other skin neoplasms.
It rises a little above the skin, if you look closely you can see that its surface, which looks solid, seems to consist of small nodules. A flat wart does not have a predetermined shape, it can be with jagged edges or, conversely, rounded.
Flat papilloma does not have a process of keratinization (death and keratinization of skin cells), therefore there are no 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;
- hugs;
- vice versa;
- on the face they appear on the cheeks, around the eyes and on the chin.
Flat neoplasms are immediately noticed by outsiders (if they are in open places). 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 unlikely to prescribe the right treatment yourself. The doctor must examine you, make a diagnosis and, taking into account all physical characteristics, prescribe treatment. Such growths are easier to eliminate immediately after their appearance. Old growths will have to be removed by the operative method. Squamous 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 papilloma virus. Outwardly, such a papilloma can be compared to a "cauliflower" or a "rooster's comb". Condylomas are attached to the skin and grow on 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 growths varies depending on the place of their appearance. Condylomas can be white, flesh-colored, pale pink and have a color from light red to maroon. Sometimes such formations secrete a liquid with a foul smell.
Genital warts are often injured due to their specific location.
The main localization of genital warts:
- Genital organs.
- Anal area.
- crotch.
- Urethra.
- Vagina and cervix in women.
Such human papilloma virus is transmitted only sexually. Its development provokes 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 provokes penile oncology in men and cervical cancer in women. Genital warts should be removed.
Filiform papillomas
They are also called acrochords. They grow mostly singly, but groups of acrochords are also found. If it is accidentally torn off, a new process will appear again in its place, in addition, the growth can wander around the body, grow. They do not cause pain.
There is a more aesthetic rejection of the accumulation, especially if the papilloma has grown on the face. Color range from flesh tone to brown. The acrochorda is elongated and elastic, sometimes with keratinized papillomas.
Favorite places for the appearance of areas of the body with delicate skin:
- face (eyelid area, nose);
- inguinal folds;
- on the neck;
- armpits;
- under the breast (in a woman).
If the acrocord appears on the face, scrubs and brushes should not be used so as not to injure it. Growths under the arms 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 in filiform papillomas.
The viruses that cause this type of HPV are strains 2 and 7. Acrochords 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 the information about the types of viruses, you can independently establish a preliminary diagnosis. A medical examination is required for a more accurate diagnosis.
In addition to these forms of HPV, other types of papillomas are also found. For example, papillomatosis of the larynx, choroidal papilloma (growing in the brain), papillomas in the stomach are called gastric papillitis. The most dangerous are internal papillomas, 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 asphyxiation. Any HPV disease requires immediate medical attention.