Neck papilloma

Cervical papilloma is one of the manifestations of infectious diseases caused by human papillomavirus. Refers to the formation of benign skin.

Causes of neck papilloma

The cause of papilloma starting to grow in the neck or any other area of ​​the body is that there is a cause-infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a member of the Papovaviridae family. There are more than 100 serotypes of this pathogen, and each serotype is responsible for different clinical manifestations of the disease (papilloma, condyloma acuminatum, wart-these concepts are synonymous, and different names are related to the particularity of a specific area).

The main route of transmission of

is ​​contact with family and genitals (dy process in the perianal area). The virus can only penetrate the skin in the presence of micro-injuries or open wounds. In other cases, it cannot pass through the skin's protective barrier.

Pathogen information

1. Regardless of gender (however, it manifests more frequently in women than men), age or region (according to some data, 2/3 of the earth is infected with this virus). Very high degree of transmission.
2. contains double-stranded, double-circular DNA that can be integrated into the human genome.
3. Certain strains of infection have a high risk of causing cancer, especially in the case of permanent damage. Neck papilloma is caused by a non-carcinogenic strain of the virus.
4. The virus has gone through two main stages during its division. In the first stage, it was in the free (free) form, and during the same period, the main division of the virus particle occurred. This stage is reversible (long-term remission will occur after treatment). In the second integration stage, the virus is implanted into the cell genome (the first step towards cell degeneration and malignant tumor formation). The first phase is short and passes relatively quickly, while the second phase is latent and explains the existence of carriers.
5. The basal layer of the epidermis where the virus replicates is affected. In the remaining layers, the pathogen may persist, but it will not split. As long as the virus grows in the bacterial layer, it will differentiate normally in all layers of that layer, especially at the level of the prickly layer.
6. There is a tendency to carry in the body without symptoms for a long time (from a few months to a year). It is almost impossible to determine the exact moment of infection-this is why treatment is started during periods of intense clinical manifestations, rather than initial vague symptoms.
7. To prevent infection, bivalent and tetravalent vaccines are used, and they are particularly effective against most cancer-causing strains 16 and 18.

Inducing factors

1. Lack of hygiene. Since the virus can maintain vital activities in the external environment for a long time, personal hygiene regulations must be carefully followed when visiting public places (swimming pools, saunas, gyms).
2. Skin trauma. In order for the virus to penetrate, microcracks or abrasions can be created on the skin (for example, abrasions caused by rubbing the neck with the collar of a shirt).
3. Immune system function is impaired. Due to the immunodeficiency of any origin, it provides favorable conditions for the development of any infection. For example, frequent colds and infectious diseases can weaken the immune system and cause papilloma on the skin.
4. Self-infects when scratching the skin.
5. Systemic lifestyle disorders (stress, lack of physical activity, improper diet). These factors affect the work of all metabolic processes in the human body and lead to the reduction of skin barrier function.
6. Environmental factors (hypothermia, excessive UV exposure) that affect the body's defenses

The external manifestations of this disease

The cervical papilloma in the photo looks like this:

1. The growth is usually located on a broad base and prominently protruding above the skin surface. The rare papilloma has a thin leg at the root (in this case, the formation is in a suspended position). In the second option, the risk of injury is much higher.
2. The boundaries of education are flat and clear.
3. The color is no different from the surrounding skin. In rare cases, it may be lighter or darker than the adjacent tissue.
4. The surface is usually smooth. Sometimes it may grow on the top of the papilloma, which makes the surface ribbed.
5. The diameter varies widely-from 1-3 mm to a few centimeters (smaller diameter papillomas are more common).
6. The location of any area of ​​the neck (back, side front). Sometimes the face is involved.

Usually, there are many lesions along the skin folds.

In rare cases, a papilloma on the neck can become malignant, that is, degenerate into a skin tumor. This may be due to infection with cancer-causing HPV strains.

The signs that may indicate malignant change are as follows:

• Color change and heterogeneity (polymorphism);
• Boundary changes (blurred, reduced sharpness);
• Asymmetrical appearance (when a line is drawn in the middle of the conditions of the formation, two equal halves cannot be obtained);
• Intensive growth;
• Bleeding or ulcers (non-specific symptoms, because it is also a feature of simple tumor damage);
• Itching, burning, peeling;
• Formation of dropouts (a formation of kids around the center).

The presence of these signs does not necessarily mean papilloma degeneration, but it does mean that you need to consult a doctor and perform a differential diagnosis to understand whether we are talking about common inflamed moles or skin cancer.

How to get rid of papilloma on the neck

The treatment of cervical papilloma is only carried out in a complicated way, and it also affects the pathological lesions of the skin and the pathogen itself in the blood.

There are several ways to fight:

Method	Description
Drugs	Using cytostatics, immunomodulators can inhibit the replication of viral agents in the affected area and reduce their concentration in the blood. Some drugs (keratolytic agents) are used directly to locally destroy skin growth (cauterize and cause tissue necrosis).
Physical method	Freezing, laser treatment, electrocoagulation. Their goal is to eliminate papillomas in the neck and other parts of the body. These methods allow you to restore the aesthetic appearance of the open area and remove the virus reservoir-the skin tumor itself, but they cannot completely remove the virus from the body.
Combination Therapy	combines the previous two options, so it is the most effective.

Folk home remedies (such as celandine juice) to treat papilloma are ineffective and usually dangerous. In any case, the prerequisite is to consult a doctor.

Physical destruction method

The following physical methods can be used to effectively reduce the formation:

Method	Description
The local effect of concentrated acid solution	Use 1. 5% zinc chloropropionate in 50% 2-chloropropionic acid, a mixture of nitric acid, acetic acid, oxalic acid, lactic acid and copper nitrate trihydrate, etc. The process is performed by an outpatient doctor(Dermatologist, beautician) According to the rules of surgery. . . Use a spatula to apply the medicine point by point until the color of the formation turns to a lighter color (once this happens, stop further application immediately). To completely cure the papilloma, on average, you need 1-2 treatments.
Electrocoagulation	Use a special electrosurgical knife to perform point excision of the tissue without affecting the underlying tissue (minimal impact on healthy skin cells). This method is most convenient when the ground stem is long and small in size.
Frozen	The focal point is exposed to liquid nitrogen, and the ultra-low temperature causes tissue necrosis. It is best to clean up this education method on a broad basis. The time of nitrogen action is chosen by experts (1-5 minutes). After moxibustion, burns are formed and can be cured in an average of 10 days.
Laser removal	The most modern and refined method can eliminate the growth of prominent parts such as the neck. Have the most positive reviews. Use the light guide for 5 seconds to 3 minutes in continuous mode to affect the focus. The healing period is much shorter than other methods (5-7 days). Due to the high precision of the movement, this technique is associated with minimal trauma to surrounding tissues.
Classic surgical resection (resection with a scalpel)	is ​​rarely used, only for large lesions or suspected malignant tumors. The reason is that the lesions are usually multiple, scattered on the neck, too small to be removed, in addition, scars may be left after surgical resection, which itself causes appearance defects.