Causes of papillomas in the human body

Papilloma is a small benign neoplasm that appears in different parts of the human body. It can occur suddenly at any age without causing physical suffering. People experience psychological discomfort about unexpected surprises and wonder: where did the papilloma come from?

The main culprit

Causes the appearance of annoying neoplasmshuman papilloma virus.Once in the body, it actively multiplies in epithelial cells and causes a disease called papillomatosis. Today, more than 100 types are known, among which there are dangerous types that contribute to the malignant degeneration of papillomas that were initially peaceful.

It is strange that the 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.

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 channels

   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 the only one.

   Most often, viral infections occur during unprotected sexual intercourse. Sometimes one intimate contact is enough to get infected. The mucous membrane becomes the gateway through which the virus spreads to other organs.

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

   Safe sex is not a cure for infection. Even condoms cannot always protect against this common disease. It happens that the causative agent of the virus is not found in the genitals themselves, but in the body in the groin area. During intimate relations, such a place is usually unprotected.

   The first sign that shows that the virus has entered the body through this method of transmission is the appearance of genital warts (anogenital warts) in the genital area.

2. From mother to child

   This transfer method is possible in the following cases:

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

3. Household ways

   Such cases are much rarer, but there is still a chance of getting papillomas this way. The causative agent of papillomas is not only very active. In theory, it is everywhere: in public transport, in offices, hospitals, shops, schools and kindergartens.

   In some cases, one contact with a virus carrier is enough for a shock to appear in the form of a new growth on the skin. Therefore, getting to know him in everyday life is a very real prospect.

How does this happen?

• Through household items.The papilloma virus can be transmitted if a virus carrier and a healthy person use the same bathroom equipment and hygiene products. Sometimes even a simple handshake can cause infection.

• In public places.Baths, saunas and swimming pools are particularly dangerous in this regard, as pathogenic microorganisms tend to spread rapidly in moist environments. It is possible that gym lovers will also get an unpleasant surprise. When visiting such places, you should carefully observe the rules of personal hygiene.

  The risk of infection in this case increases sharply if there is a small damage to the skin. They become a kind of entrance through which the causative agent of papilloma immediately enters the body.

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

  By making attempts to freely remove existing tumors, people contribute to the spread of the virus to other uninfected areas of the body. This is common in children. After a short time, new growths appear on the skin, and their number exceeds the original.

Papilloma virus is spread relatively easily (both in terms of transmission method and frequency of infection). This is why it is so widespread.

Stealth and deception

A special feature of the papilloma virus is that a person may not realize that he is infected for a long time. The virus lives silently inside his body, without manifesting itself in any way.

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

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

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

Awaken the sleeping monster

At some point, the virus, which is peacefully inactive in the body, receives a signal to act and begins to actively manifest itself.

The appearance of neoplasms in various parts of the body occurs immediately after the activation of the virus.

What is the reason for activation?

• Decreased immunity;
• Hormonal changes in the body;
• Age-related changes (old age).

Let's consider each of these reasons in detail.

Decreased immunity

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

As long as the immune system is fully functional, performing its protective function, the effects of the virus are suppressed. It turns out that the enemy is not completely defeated, but weak and in no condition to do harm.

A dangerous virus is waiting for the right moment to show itself in all its glory. This opportunity appears at the slightest weakness of the immune system.

What weakens a person's immune system?

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

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

2. Lack of adequate rest.When a person rests, his body recovers. All physiological processes return to normal. Internal systems begin to function with renewed energy, and the immune system is no exception.
3. Unbalanced diet.If the body does not receive the necessary amount of valuable protein, it will automatically start redistributing the existing reserves. First of all, the muscles will receive valuable substances. But the immune system will have to be left without the necessary elements. If at the same time a lack of vitamins is found, a decrease in immunity is 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 they become weak. It is very dangerous if the disease is not treated carefully, but only the symptoms are muted with the help of fast-acting drugs. Long-term use of drugs also sometimes leads to the papilloma virus receiving a signal to act.
5. Bad habits.Smoking, alcohol abuse, use of narcotic and toxic substances and other similar addictions cause irreparable harm to the immune system and thus contribute to virus activation.

The listed factors deny a reliable protective body and make it accessible to specialists.elimination of any virus, including human papillomavirus.

Hormonal changes in the body

Hormones are regulators of many reactions that occur in the human body. A failure that occurs in the hormonal sphere for some reason provokes the appearance of neoplasms.

Some studies show that human papillomavirus is hormone dependent. It is activated if changes occur in the body's estrogen metabolism. Estrogen is a female sex hormone, so women are more susceptible to the appearance of papillomas due to hormonal imbalance.

1. Pregnancy.Often, the changes that occur in the woman's body during this period activate the inactive virus. Papillomas can appear on the hands, face, neck, and armpits. Weight gain and sweating contribute to their more active spread. Clothes, which become tighter 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 youth acne, neoplasms may appear on different parts of the body in adolescents.
3. Taking hormonal drugs.Some of them, as a side effect, interfere with the formation of skin fibers, thereby increasing the risk of unwanted growth on the body.
4. Menopause in women. Women who have passed the age of 40 experience major hormonal changes called menopause. Even women who are ideally healthy at this age are at risk of discovering previously undetected neoplasms.
5. Abortion, any gynecological disease.The activity of all organs of the human reproductive system and their hormonal status are interrelated. Therefore, any problem in the reproductive system is a risk factor that contributes to the activation of the papilloma virus.

Elderly age

In people during this period, there is an age-related decrease in the activity of the immune system, as a result of which the virus enters the active phase. Sometimes in older people, papillomas spread throughout the body.

Once in the human body, the papilloma virus, for several 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 papilloma formation in the human body

• A regular sex life, having a regular sexual partner, using contraceptives during casual sex, showering after intercourse. It is advised that both partners undergo regular examinations by gynecologists and urologists.
• Follow the necessary personal hygiene measures, especially when visiting public places. You should follow simple rules: keep your hands clean, shower after visiting the pool or gym.
• Choose a healthy lifestyle, taking into account a well-structured diet.
• Compliance with the regime of work and rest.
• Timely examination of the body's hormonal status, followed by taking steps to normalize it (if necessary).

The measures listed above do not guarantee 100% protection against infection with human papillomavirus, however, the risk of detecting an unwanted tumor on the body will be significantly reduced.

The virus is activated: papillomas have appeared

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

Why do tumors appear here? The folds of the skin, the place where sweat and, therefore, moisture accumulates, are ideal places for sabotage by dangerous enemies. Once activated, the virus is capable of producing entire papilloma foci.

Defeat the enemy

The sudden appearance of any incomprehensible growth is a reason to see a doctor, even if it does not cause any discomfort other than aesthetic. There are known cases of the transformation of papillomas into malignant neoplasms, so it is necessary to immediately prevent the possible development of this event.

All these types of viruses are conditionally divided into three groups:

• Strains that do not cause cancer.
• A strain that can cause cancer, but the likelihood of such degeneration is relatively low.
• The strain is most likely to lead to the formation of malignant tumors.

You cannot take this problem lightly; you should seek medical help.

Currently, the treatment of this disease has two components: surgical and conservative.

With the help of a small surgical intervention, the entire colony of papillomas is removed, after which the resulting biological material is studied to determine its strain. There are several ways to remove the tumor: 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 years, or use dubious treatment methods.

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

Only a timely consultation with a doctor guarantees proper treatment and removal of annoying growths.