Causes of papillomas on the human body

Papillomas are small benign neoplasms that appear in different parts of the human body. They can appear suddenly at any age without causing physical suffering. People experience psychological discomfort due to such unexpected surprises and wonder: where did the papillomas come from?

The main culprit

It causes the appearance of annoying neoplasmshuman papillomavirus.Once in the body, it actively multiplies in epithelial cells and causes a disease called papillomatosis. Today, more than 100 of its varieties are known, among which there are particularly insidious types that contribute to the malignant degeneration of initially peaceful papillomas.

It is interesting that the vast majority of the population (about 90%) are carriers of this virus. It persists in humans for life and does not cause the formation of specific immunity.

In order to fully consider the reasons for the appearance of papillomas on the human body, this process should be divided into two stages:

1. Penetration of papilloma pathogens into the body.
2. Virus activation.

How does the papilloma virus enter the body?

1. Sexual tract

   This is the most common way for the virus to enter the body of an uninfected partner from an infected person. Until recently, it was considered practically the only one.

   Infection with the virus most often occurs during unprotected sexual intercourse. Sometimes just one intimate contact is enough to get infected. The mucous membrane becomes the very gate through which the virus spreads to other organs.

   The probability of infection does not depend on the type of sexual contact. It is not excluded both during traditional and during oral or anal contacts. There is a possibility of transmission of the virus during intimate relations between homosexual couples.

   Safe sex is not a cure for infections. Even condoms cannot always protect against this common disease. It happens that the causative agents of the virus are not present on the genitals themselves, but on the body in the groin area. During intimate contact, such places are usually not protected.

   The first signal indicating that the virus has entered the body through this method of transmission will be the appearance of genital warts (anogenital warts) localized in the genital area.

2. From mother to child

   This transfer method is possible in the following cases:

   • Intrauterine infection of the baby. Such situations are quite rare, but medical science knows about them. Papilloma virus tends to penetrate the placenta.
   • If a woman has papillomas on the external genitalia, the child can be infected without passing through the birth canal. During childbirth, this virus is almost always transmitted from mother to child.

3. Household

   Such cases are much rarer, but there is still a chance to get a papilloma this way. The causative agent of papilloma is not only very active. Theoretically, it is present everywhere: in public transport, in offices, hospitals, shops, schools and kindergartens.

   In some cases, just one touch of the virus carrier is enough to cause a surprise in the form of a new growth on the skin. Therefore, getting to know him in everyday life is a very realistic prospect.

How does that happen?

• Over household items.Papilloma viruses can be transmitted if a virus carrier and a healthy person use the same toilet and hygiene products. Sometimes even simple handling can cause infection.

• In public places.Baths, saunas and swimming pools are particularly dangerous in this regard, as pathogenic microorganisms spread quickly in a moist environment. There is a chance that gym lovers will also be in for an unpleasant surprise. When visiting such places, observe the rules of personal hygiene especially carefully.

  The risk of infection in these cases increases sharply if there is even a minor skin damage. They become a kind of gate through which the causative agent of papillomas immediately enters the body.

• Autoinfection.Papillomas can appear in new places on the human body as a result of common hygiene procedures (shaving, nail clipping). Even minor damage to the skin provides a comfortable environment for the introduction and reproduction of the virus.

  By trying to remove an existing tumor on their own, people contribute to the spread of the virus to other, uninfected parts of the body. This is especially common in children. After a short time, new growths appear on the skin, the number of which exceeds the original one.

Papilloma virus is transmitted quite easily (both in terms of transmission and frequency of infection). That is why it is so widespread.

Secrecy and deception

The peculiarity of the papilloma virus is that a person may not be aware of being infected for a long time. The virus lives peacefully in his body without manifesting itself in any way.

When it enters the body, the causative agent of papilloma does not spread through internal organs and systems, but remains in the deep layers of the skin. This friendly neighborhood can last for years. Only occasionally, an infected person may feel a slight itch or tingling sensation on the skin.

It is believed that in this state the virus is not transmitted to others.

If the immune system is fully functioning, at this stage the virus can be defeated, and the development of the disease will not follow.

Wake up the sleeping monster

At one point, the virus, which is resting quietly in the body, receives a signal for action and begins to actively manifest itself.

The appearance of neoplasms on different parts of the body occurs precisely after the activation of the virus.

What are the reasons for activation?

• Reduced immunity;
• Hormonal changes in the body;
• Changes related to age (old age).

Let's consider each of these reasons in detail.

Reduced immunity

Once in the body, the virus cannot immediately take over, because at this moment the immune system is activated - the body's ability to resist the introduction of any foreign agents.

As long as the immune system is fully functioning, performing its protective functions, the virus is suppressed. It turns out that the enemy is not completely defeated, but weakened and unable to harm.

The insidious virus is waiting for the right moment to show itself in all its glory. This opportunity appears at the slightest weakening of the immune system.

What weakens a person's immune system?

1. Chronic stress.Any stress is accompanied by the release of a large amount of hormones into the blood. It is a natural defense mechanism for mobilizing the body's physical forces and reactions. However, the functioning of the immune system is temporarily suppressed.

   If the stress is chronic, there is a constant suppression of the immune system, which is no longer able to fully perform its protective functions.

2. Lack of adequate rest.When a person rests, his body recovers. All physiological processes return to normal. Internal systems begin to work with renewed vigor, and the immune system is no exception.
3. Unbalanced diet.If the body does not get the necessary amount of valuable proteins, it will automatically start redistributing its existing reserves. First of all, the muscles will receive valuable material. But the immune system will be forced to be without the elements it needs. If a vitamin deficiency is detected at the same time, a decrease in immunity is simply inevitable.

4. Long-term illnesses, especially those accompanied by the use of antibiotics.In this case, the cells of the immune system are damaged and it becomes weakened. It is especially dangerous if the disease was not thoroughly treated, but only the symptoms were suppressed with the help of fast-acting drugs. Long-term use of drugs also sometimes causes the papillomavirus to receive a signal to act.
5. Bad habits.Smoking, alcohol abuse, use of narcotics and toxic substances and other similar addictions cause irreparable damage to the immune system and thus contribute to the activation of the virus.

The above factors deprive the body of a reliable protector and make it accessible to professionals.elimination of all viruses, including the human papilloma virus.

Hormonal changes in the body

Hormones are regulators of many reactions that occur in the human body. Failures that occur in the hormonal sphere for some reason cause the appearance of neoplasms.

Numerous studies show that the human papilloma virus depends on hormones. It is activated if there are changes in the metabolism of estrogen in the body. Estrogen is a female sex hormone, so women are more susceptible to the appearance of papillomas due to hormonal imbalance.

1. Pregnancy.Very often, the changes that occur in a woman's body during this period activate a dormant virus. Papillomas can appear on the hands, face, neck and armpits. Weight gain and sweating contribute to their more active spread. Clothes, which become tight during pregnancy, create friction between the fabric and the body, which leads to the appearance of additional tumors.
2. Adolescence.During this period, the body undergoes rapid hormonal changes associated with puberty. Against the background of such processes, in addition to traditional youthful acne, neoplasms can appear on different parts of the body in adolescents.
3. Taking hormonal drugs.Some of them, as a side effect, disrupt the formation of skin fibers, which increases the risk of unwanted growths on the body.
4. Menopause in women. Women over 40 go through major hormonal changes called menopause. Even an ideally healthy woman at this age is at risk of discovering previously undetected neoplasms.
5. Abortion, any gynecological disease.The activity of all organs of the human reproductive system and its hormonal status are interconnected. Therefore, all problems in the reproductive system are risk factors that contribute to the activation of the papillomavirus.

Older years

In humans, during this period, there is a decrease in the activity of the immune system due to aging, as a result of which the virus enters the active phase. Sometimes, in older people, papillomas spread all over the body.

Once in the human body, the papillomavirus, for a number of reasons, can become active after a certain period of time.

Knowing the reasons for the appearance of these annoying neoplasms, you can minimize the possibility of getting acquainted with them.

Prevention of the formation of papillomas on the human body

• An orderly sex life, having a regular sexual partner, using contraception during casual sexual contact, showering after intimate contact. It is desirable that both partners undergo regular examinations by gynecologists and urologists.
• Observe the necessary personal hygiene measures, especially when visiting public places. Simple rules should be followed: keep your hands clean, take a shower after visiting the pool or the gym.
• Choosing a healthy lifestyle, taking care of a well-structured diet.
• Compliance with the regime of work and rest.
• Timely examination of the hormonal status of the body, followed by taking measures for its normalization (if necessary).

The above measures do not guarantee 100% protection against human papilloma virus infection, however, the risk of detecting unwanted tumors on the body will be significantly reduced.

The virus is activated: papillomas have appeared

After activation, the virus makes itself known by the formation of papillomas. The most typical places for their appearance are the perineum, palms and soles, and armpit areas. In obese people, tumors can appear in skin folds all over the body.

Why do growths appear here? Skin folds, places where sweat accumulates, and therefore moisture, are ideal places for sabotage by an insidious enemy. Once activated, the virus is capable of creating entire foci of papillomas.

Defeat the enemy

The sudden appearance of any incomprehensible growths is a reason to visit the doctor, even if they do not cause any inconveniences other than aesthetic ones. Cases of transformation of papillomas into malignant neoplasms are known, so it is worth immediately preventing this possibility of development.

All the numerous strains of this virus are conditionally divided into three groups:

• Strains that do not cause cancer.
• Strains that can cause cancer, but the probability of such degeneration is quite small.
• The strains most likely lead to the formation of a malignant tumor.

You should not take this problem lightly, you should seek medical help.

Current treatment of this disease has two components: surgical and conservative.

With the help of a small surgical intervention, the entire papilloma colony is removed, after which the obtained biological material is studied to determine its strain. There are several ways to remove tumors: liquid nitrogen, scalpel, electrocoagulation, laser.

In parallel with the removal of the growth, therapy is prescribed to maintain the body's immune system.

Many people, wary of minimal and painless surgical intervention, prefer to live with papillomas for many years or resort to dubious treatment methods.

Diagnosis and treatment can only be prescribed by a doctor based on test results. Depending on the location of the tumor on the body, a scraping or swab is taken.

Only a timely consultation with a doctor guarantees proper treatment and relief from annoying growths.