papillomas on neck

Cervical papilloma is one of the manifestations of an infectious disease caused by the human papillomavirus.They are benign skin structures.

Causes of cervical papilloma

There is one cause for papillomas starting to grow on the neck or any other part of the body - infection with the human papillomavirus (Papillomavirus, HPV), which represents the papillomavirus family.There are more than 100 serotypes of this pathogen, each of which causes a different clinical manifestation of the disease (papilloma, genital warts, warts - these concepts are synonymous, and different names are related to the localization characteristics of specific areas).

The main routes of transmission are through household and sexual contact (perianal genital warts).The virus can penetrate the skin only in the presence of microinjury or open wounds; in other cases, it cannot penetrate the skin's protective barrier.

Pathogen information

1. Its prevalence is high regardless of gender (however, it is more common in women than men), age, or region (according to some data, 2/3 of people on earth are infected with this virus).
2. Contains double-stranded, circular, twisted DNA and can be integrated into the human genome.
3. Infection with certain strains is associated with a high risk of carcinogenesis, especially in cases of permanent damage.Neck papillomas are caused by non-oncogenic strains of the virus.
4. During the process of division, the virus goes through two main stages.In the first phase, it is in free (free) form and during the same period the main division of the viral particles occurs.This phase is reversible (long-term remission occurs after treatment).During the second integration stage, the virus is implanted into the cell's genome (the first step in cell degeneration and the formation of malignant tumors).The first phase is short-lived and passes relatively quickly, the second phase is latent and accounts for the presence of carriers.
5. The basal layer of the epidermis is affected, where the virus replicates.In the remaining layers, the pathogen may persist but not divide.If the virus is located in the germinal layer, as it grows, the normal differentiation of cells in all layers of the region is disrupted, and this disruption is particularly severe at the level of the spinous layer.
6. There is a tendency for long-term asymptomatic carriage in the body (from a few months to a year).Determining the specific moment of infection is almost impossible - that is why treatment is initiated during the period of strong clinical manifestations and not at the appearance of the first vague symptoms.
7. To prevent infection, bivalent and quadrivalent vaccines are used, which are particularly effective against the most oncogenic strains 16 and 18.

Predisposing factors

1. Failure to observe hygiene rules.Since the virus can sustain life activities in the external environment for a long time, personal hygiene rules must be strictly observed when going to public places (swimming pools, saunas, gyms).
2. Skin trauma.Microcracks or scratches in the skin (for example, caused by rubbing a shirt collar against the neck) are enough to allow the virus to penetrate.
3. Immune system dysfunction.Immunodeficiency of any origin creates conditions that favor the development of any infection.For example, frequent colds and infectious diseases can lead to weakened immunity and the appearance of papillomas on the skin.
4. Self-infection by scratching the skin.
5. Systemic lifestyle violations (stress, lack of physical activity, unhealthy diet).These factors affect the functioning of all metabolic processes in the body and lead to a decrease in skin barrier function.
6. Environmental factors that affect the body's reduced defenses (hypothermia, excessive UV exposure).

external manifestations of disease

Cervical papilloma looks like this in the photo:

1. The growths are usually located on a broad base and protrude significantly above the surface of the skin.Less commonly, the base of the papilloma is represented by a thin stem (in this case, formed in a hanging position).In the second option, the risk of injury is much higher.
2. The boundaries of education are smooth and clear.
3. The color is indistinguishable from the surrounding skin.In rare cases, adjacent tissue may become slightly lighter or darker.
4. The surface is usually flat and smooth.Sometimes, growth may occur on the top of a papilloma, giving its surface a ribbed appearance.
5. The diameter varies greatly - from 1-3 mm to several centimeters (small diameter papillomas are more common).
6. Located on any area of the neck (back, sides, front).Sometimes a face is involved.

Typically, there are many lesions along the skin folds.

In rare cases, cervical papillomas may become malignant, meaning they degenerate into skin tumors.This may be caused by infection with cancer-causing strains of HPV.

Signs that may indicate malignant degeneration include:

• Color variation and heterogeneity (polymorphism);
• Boundary changes (blurred, unclear);
• the emergence of asymmetry (when a line is drawn through the middle of the constructed conditions, it is impossible to obtain two equal halves);
• intensive growth;
• Bleeding or ulceration (a nonspecific sign, since it is also a typical symptom of simple trauma to the tumor);
• Itching, burning, peeling;
• Form a shield (a small subarray around a central shield).

Signs like this don't necessarily mean that the papilloma is degenerated, but it does mean that you need to consult a doctor and perform a differential diagnosis to find out whether it is a common inflamed mole or skin cancer.

How to Get Rid of Neck Papillomas

Treatment of cervical papillomas is carried out only in a comprehensive manner, affecting both the pathological lesions on the skin and the pathogen itself in the blood.

You can fight in a variety of ways:

method	describe
Medication method	The purpose of using cytostatics and immunomodulators is to inhibit the replication of the virus in the affected area and reduce its concentration in the blood.Some drugs (keratolytic agents) are applied directly topically to disrupt skin growth (they burn and cause tissue necrosis).
physical method	Cryodestruction, laser treatment, electrocoagulation.The goal is to eliminate papillomas in the neck and other parts of the body.These methods can restore the appearance of open areas and remove the viral reservoir—the skin tumor itself—but do not completely eliminate the virus from the body.
combination therapy	It combines the previous two options and is therefore the most efficient.

Treating papillomas with folk home remedies, such as celandine juice, is not only ineffective but often dangerous.In any case, the necessary condition is to consult a doctor.

Physical destruction methods

Strata can be effectively reduced using the following physical methods:

method	describe
local exposure to concentrated acid solutions	Use a solution of 1.5% zinc chloropropionate in 50% 2-chloropropionic acid, a combination of nitric acid, acetic acid, oxalic acid, lactic acid and copper nitrate trihydrate, etc.The surgery is performed on an outpatient basis by specialists (dermato-venereologists, cosmetologists) in accordance with the surgical rules.Apply the product dot by dot with a spatula until the color that develops changes to a lighter color (as soon as this happens, further application should be stopped immediately).To completely cure papilloma, an average of 1-2 treatments are needed.
electrocoagulation	A special electrosurgery is used to remove structures in a targeted manner without affecting the underlying tissue (minimal impact on healthy skin cells).This method is most convenient when the ground stems are longer and smaller in size.
freeze damage	The lesion is exposed to liquid nitrogen; ultra-low temperature causes tissue necrosis.There are benefits to eliminating wide base formations this way.The duration of action of nitrogen is chosen by the expert (1-5 minutes).Burns form after cautery and heal within an average of 10 days.
laser removal	The most modern and sophisticated method allows you to remove structures from prominent areas such as the neck.Has the most positive reviews.Using a light guide, expose the lesion in continuous mode for 5 seconds to 3 minutes.The healing time is much shorter than other methods (5-7 days).Due to its high impact precision, this technique causes minimal trauma to surrounding tissue.
Classic surgical excision (resection with a scalpel)	Its use is minimal, reserved for large lesions or suspected malignancy.The reason is that the lesions are often multiple, scattered around the neck, and too small to be removed; in addition, surgical removal may leave scars, which itself can cause cosmetic defects.