The face is the basis of the visual image of a person, which to the greatest extent determines the beauty and attractiveness of both women and any representative of the stronger sex.
Improving the aesthetic condition of the skin of the face, as well as preserving youth, is an understandable desire of most people on the planet. One of the most unpleasant cosmetic defects that directly affects the visual component is papilloma on the face. In addition, such a manifestation can be localized either directly on the epidermal structures or affect the mucous membranes of the lips and eyes, creating additional risks and dangers for its owner.
We will try to find answers to pressing questions about how to remove papillomas from the face, and especially what to do if the papilloma has formed on the eyelid.
Features and subtleties of localization of papillomas on the face
The face can be affected by different types of papillomas, which will differ slightly in visual characteristics:
- Frequent papillomas- they look like small oval tubercles rising above the surface of a healthy epidermis, while having a slightly thinner stalk and a spherical body. The consistency of such papillomas is defined as moderately dense. The color characteristics of common or vulgar papillomas can vary from light pink to brown;
- Flat papillomas– have a flat, smoothed shape, which, it seems, should somewhat reduce the aesthetic harm of such neoplasms. However, flat papillomas often appear as multiple growths, making them even more noticeable than ordinary warts;
- Condylomas- a rarer form of facial papillomas that can appear in the mucous membrane area and appear as a single pointed papilla or a multiple lobular structure that is whitish or pink.
As for localization, ordinary neoplasms can affect absolutely any part of the epidermis, manifesting as a pathological growth of the basal layer, while condylomas are characteristic of the area of the eyelids, mouth and nose. At the same time, papilloma of the eye is considered one of the most difficult options for the location of the growth, which is explained not only by the aesthetic visibility of the defect, but also by the difficulty of removing such a neoplasm.
Causes of formation of papillomas on the face
Benign epidermal neoplasms, which in medicine are called papillomas and popularly warts, are the only symptom of a patient who is infected with the human papilloma virus, which, after entering the blood and skin, usually falls into a long "hibernation" waiting for the weakening of the bodyIt should be noted that the incubation period of the virus lasts from 1 to 6 months, but this does not mean that after this period the infected person will definitely encounter papillomas.
The level of infection of the population with the papilloma virus is critically high and amounts to about 90% of all people on our planet. At the same time, you can become infected from a person who has never noticed the appearance of skin growths, but has been a carrier of the viral agent for a long time. The main mechanisms by which HPV spreads include the following routes of entry of the virus into the body:
- A contact path that occurs when the skin of a healthy person and a carrier of the virus comes into contact (for example, a handshake or a massage);
- The sexual way is the most aggressive and there is no alternative, which is manifested by a 100% probability of transmission of the virus through unprotected contact and shows a 50% infection in the case of using mechanical contraception (condom);
- The transmission of HPV from mother to child - this time is more typical for condylomas affecting the internal genital organs of a woman;
- Self-infection (autoinoculation) is the spread of virus from infected areas to healthy tissue. Thus, the papilloma of the eyelid most often appears as a response to frequent touching, rubbing the eyes with hands;
- The household route is an indirect mechanism for the transmission of the virus through shared objects or public spaces (bathrooms, saunas, gyms, swimming pools).
Visual manifestations, namely the formation of papillomas, are noted as a result of weakening of the body, which may be associated with reduced immunity, overwork, non-compliance with the rules of personal hygiene or exacerbation of a chronic disease.
Why are neoplasms on the face and especially papillomas on the eyelids dangerous?
In addition to unconditional aesthetic discomfort, papilloma on the face can be dangerous due to malignant degeneration with the subsequent development of an oncological process. This reaction is particularly characteristic of condylomas localized on the mucous membrane.
Another risk associated with the presence of papillomas is the possibility of mechanical injury to the skin growth, which leads to heavy bleeding and possible infection of the wound surface. Also, such a result is filled with scars and scars that do not decorate the face at all. This risk is especially high when the papilloma is localized on the face of men in the shaving area.
It is simply necessary to remove the papilloma of the upper eyelid of the eye, since such a growth can significantly interfere with the blinking reflex and the natural hydration of the eyeball. In addition, eyelid papillomas can cause blurred vision and numerous ophthalmic pathologies.
How to remove papilloma from the eyelid and other areas of the face?
Removing papillomas on the face is a difficult task in cosmetology, dermatology and surgery, as the skin in this area is very delicate and prone to scarring. This is especially true if you need to get rid of papilloma on the eyelid. Due to this characteristic, most experts strongly recommend refraining from self-removal of papillomas on the face with the help of pharmaceutical compounds and folk recipes and contact a qualified specialist who will not only suggest the optimal method for eliminating the tumor, but also determine targeted measuresto strengthen the patient's immunity.
If the patient has the opportunity to independently choose a method for removing papillomas on the face, preference should be given to the least traumatic and at the same time the most effective method - laser destruction of skin growths. The laser quickly and painlessly removes the papilloma without leaving a scar, and qualified specialists in a professional clinic will individually determine the required depth and area of exposure based on the characteristics of the patient's problem.