How to distinguish papillomas and condylomas

The presence of such growth is associated with the presence of the human HPV virus. They may not remind you of themselves for a long time.

The reason appeared

The cause of warts is papillomavirus, which causes papillomatosis. Such growths on the skin occur if there are provoking factors:

• congenital or acquired immunodeficiency;
• stressful situations;
• flu;
• use of cytostatic drugs;
• prolonged use of antibiotics, hormonal, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
• chronic form of vitamin deficiency;
• persistent urogenital infections;
• Presence of herpes virus inside the body.

Attention! The presence of HPV in humans does not guarantee tumor formation.

Risk grouping

Papillomavirus is observed in the blood of about 85% of the population. Many people do not realize they are carriers of the virus, because HPV is latent and does not manifest itself. People with weakened immune systems due to past illness, pregnancy, and diabetes are at risk.

Additionally, people who use drugs that suppress the immune system are susceptible to infections. People who frequently change partners are also at high risk.

Path of infection

There are 3 types of HPV transmission:

1. Sex. This is the most common method of infection, regardless of the type of sexual contact. The virus is also spread through kissing. Penetrating the mucous membrane of the genital organs, it enters the body through microscopic wounds. The infection can live in it for a long time.
2. Endogenous. Infection occurs from mother to baby during birth. At this time, the baby can develop tumors in the oral cavity and develop in the genital area.
3. Inland. It is spread extremely rarely through contact. It enters the body through small cracks in the skin. This happens when people share toiletries.

But by eliminating these methods of infection, it is possible to prevent the appearance of pathology.

Characteristics of papillomas

HPV manifests in many different ways and has the following characteristics:

• stays inside the body without forming new tumors on the skin. In such a situation, the doctor diagnoses an underlying form of pathology. Pathogens without skin manifestations can be detected by PCR;
• forms in the form of tumors on the skin in the form of viral epithelia;
• Promotes the degeneration of epithelial cells from benign to malignant tumors.

What do Condolomas look like?

Condylomas are tumors of the skin and mucous membranes that are inflammatory in nature. They have the following classification:

• Large with a spacious base;
• pointed on a thin stem. They often appear on the genital skin and in the armpits. Sometimes located at the corners of the mouth.

Warts should be removed at the first stage of their development. Only under such conditions can the pathology be eliminated once and for all. Conservative treatments often do not produce the expected results.

Symptoms and signs

Symptoms of HPV depend on the underlying cause. The disease has no general clinical symptoms. But the following signs stand out:

• formation of growth;
• skin irritation;
• discomfort during sex;
• redness and itching.

Attention! Skin irritation and itching sometimes indicate other medical conditions. If such symptoms appear, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Main difference

When visually examining the outside, as well as when determining the type, many inexperienced patients confuse one type of wart with another. They are divided into two types:

• Papilloma – round or filamentous with a thin base.
• Condylomas are growths with irregular shapes. Their uneven borders often protrude above the skin by 0. 5 cm.

Unlike papillomas, warts usually form in the dermis near the genitals, on the labia and foreskin of the penis. They have a darker color and their formation confirms the presence of the HPV pathogen in the body.

Diagnose

The following diagnostic measures are known to determine the type of growth on the skin. Including:

• visual inspection;
• PCR, which helps determine the presence of HPV;
• genotype. An analysis identifies the type of virus;
• histological diagnosis. Allows you to accurately determine the type of pathology, as well as the possibility of malignancy.

Treatments

Under no circumstances should you remove warts yourself. Before proceeding with tumor removal, doctors recommend taking the following measures:

• take antiviral medications. This helps prevent HPV activity;
• Improve the function of the immune system - take vitamins and immunomodulators.

Treatment must be prescribed by the attending physician.

Remove hardware

Skin tumors can be removed in the following ways:

• Surgery. Until recently, that was the main way to remove tumors. Once the crust falls off, a scar will form on the affected area. This has prompted experts to look for other methods of growth ablation.
• Chemistry. To burn off warts, special drugs containing strong acids are used.
• Frozen. Growth was frozen using liquid nitrogen at low temperature. The increased risk of recurrence is a significant disadvantage of using this method.
• Radio waves. It's painless and quick.
• Use lasers. One of the newest means for removing skin growths. Not suitable for all warts.

Methods of removing warts directly depend on the severity of the pathology, other diseases, immunity and other factors. Only based on these indicators can the doctor prescribe a specific method of excision.

Complications may occur

Without treatment of the pathology, the likelihood of subsequent infection increases, as a result of which the growth can spread to other areas of the skin and significantly weaken the function of the immune system. Such growths are dangerous because they cause complications:

• formation of papillomas, warts and warts;
• papilloma. widespread development of tumors;
• bleeding. Typically after removing the hard part of the papilloma;
• infection. In neoplastic trauma, the likelihood of infection increases;
• suppuration of the tumor;
• ulcersFormed by prolonged friction with clothing;
• precancerous condition;
• cancerous growth inside the body;
• risk of developing skin cancer;
• suffocation as a child. When the larynx has a papilloma, difficulty breathing often appears. There is a risk of suffocation.

Important! Human papillomavirus is a serious disease. It is impossible to ignore it and engage in independent treatment. Otherwise, the disease may become more serious.