Each strain of HPV causes specific types of papilloma. They differ in appearance and appearance. Have a low or high oncogenic level. Papilloma is the result of the HPV virus. Sometimes skin neoplasms appear in completely different places on the human skin with some common symptoms. They have one common name - papillomas. They differ from each other in form, structure, location in the body, degree of oncogenic danger. Depending on these factors, papillomas have their own special names. What is a papilloma and why does it appear?
What is papilloma?
"A tumor in the form of a papilla", the term papilloma is translated from Latin. These growths on the skin appear due to the HPV virus. Any papilloma is a benign neoplasm, but depending on the strain (type) of the papillomavirus, there is an oncogenic risk.
The 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 be of a completely different color. The color scheme of papillomas can be from light to almost black. Sometimes an elongated papilloma grows on the body, other types of HPV are flat or, on the contrary, resemble a cock's comb.
Only a doctor can determine the nature of the papillomavirus by conducting the necessary diagnostics:
- visual examination of the patient;
- conduct tests to determine the strain of the virus.
The virus enters the body under favorable conditions. You should come into contact with a virus carrier or contaminated items and your immunity should be weakened.
While HPV is usually easily blocked by the immune system, there are a number of reasons why it fails:
- long-term medications;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- drug use;
- excessive use of alcohol and smoking.
Any type of this disease requires timely treatment. Papillomas on the body have an unpleasant feature of growing and sometimes turning into an oncological disease. Visiting a doctor is a necessary preventive measure.
Simple papillomas (vulgar)
This is the most common type of papilloma in the body. People call them warts, they appear gradually. First, a small tubercle grows on the skin. It gradually increases in diameter and changes its color from pale flesh to a more saturated brown color. The structure of the vulgar papilloma also changes, hardens, and keratinization appears.
Vulgar papillomas are more often located:
- dates;
- fingers;
- skin between fingers
- knees;
- sometimes it appears on the face, back, neck
Such neoplasms can occur in groups. First, the "mother papilloma" appears, and then daughter growths appear.
Children and adolescents are particularly susceptible to this type of HPV. Vulgar papillomas are usually benign and do not turn 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 the place where they appear. The growth on the heel grows singly, it can be identified by a characteristic protruding ring. It usually does not cause discomfort, but sometimes it can interfere with walking. In order not to confuse a corn and a plantar wart, remember that the corn has a smooth and even surface on which the skin pattern is visible. Plantar warts are caused by strains 1-4.
Both this 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 distinguished from other skin neoplasms.
It rises slightly above the skin, and if you look closely, you can see that its dense-looking surface consists of small nodules. A flat wart does not have a predetermined shape, the edges can be jagged or, on the contrary, rounded.
In flat papilloma, there is no keratinization process (death and keratinization of skin cells), so there are no skin grooves characteristic of other types of papilloma.
The color of such a structure is usually light, sometimes black and brown. Flat papilloma cannot be dark brown.
Locations:
- shins;
- weapon;
- back;
- it appears on the face on the cheeks, around the eyes and on the chin.
Flat neoplasms are immediately noticeable to outsiders (when 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 may not be able to prescribe the right treatment for yourself. The doctor must examine you, make a diagnosis and prescribe treatment, taking into account all the physical characteristics. It is easier to remove such growths immediately after they appear. Old growths will have to be surgically removed. Flat papillomas are caused by viruses of types 49, 28, 10.
Pointed papillomas (warts)
They have a characteristic appearance, which allows not to confuse them with other types of papillomavirus. Outwardly, such a papilloma can be compared to "cauliflower" or "rooster comb". Condylomas adhere to the skin and grow in a short stalk. They are solitary and grow into large groups. In women, such a neoplasm of HPV can reach large sizes.
The color of growths varies depending on where they appear. Condyloma can be white, fleshy, pale pink and have a color from light red to dark red. Sometimes such growths secrete a liquid with a fetid smell.
Genital warts are often scarred due to a specific location.
The main localization of genital warts:
- Sexual organs.
- Anal region.
- Crotch.
- Urethra.
- Vagina and cervix in women.
Such a human papillomavirus is transmitted only sexually. Its development provokes the virus 69, 55, 54, 51, 44, 42, 6, 1
If left untreated, a pre-oncological condition may develop. The virus accumulates in tissues close to 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.
Filiform papillomas
They are also called acrochords. They mostly grow singly, but acrochord groups are also found. If it accidentally breaks off, a new process will appear again in its place, and the growth can grow around the body. They don't hurt.
Especially if the papilloma has grown on the face, there is a more aesthetic rejection of the accumulation. Color range from flesh tone to brown. The acrochord is elongated and elastic, sometimes with keratinized papillomas.
Favorite spots on the body with delicate skin:
- face (eyelids, nose);
- inguinal folds;
- on the neck;
- armrests;
- under breast (in woman).
If the acrocord is visible on the face, scrubs and brushes should not be used in order not to damage it. Underarm growths are often damaged by razors.
To prevent infection and prevent the disease from turning into oncology, it is better to consult a doctor and remove the neoplasm in the clinic. The latter rarely occurs with 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 make a preliminary diagnosis. A medical examination is required for a more accurate diagnosis.
In addition to these forms of HPV, other types of papilloma also occur. For example, laryngeal papillomatosis, choroid papilloma (growing in the brain), papillomas in the stomach are called gastric papillitis. 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 asphyxiation. Any HPV disease requires immediate medical attention.