Causes of papillomas in the human body

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

The main culprit

It causes the appearance of annoying neoplasmshuman papilloma virus.After entering 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 curious that the vast majority of the population (about 90%) are carriers of this virus. It persists for life in humans and does not cause the formation of specific immunity.

In order to fully examine the reasons for the appearance of papillomas in the human body, this process must be divided into two stages:

1. Penetration of the papilloma pathogen in the body.
2. Activation of the virus.

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.

   Most often, infection with the virus occurs during unprotected sexual intercourse. Sometimes a single intimate contact is enough to get infected. The mucous membrane becomes the gate 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 both during traditional contacts 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 infection. Even condoms cannot always protect against this common disease. It happens that the causative agents of the virus are not present in the genitals themselves, but in the body in the groin area. During intimate contact, such places are usually not protected.

   The first sign that indicates that the virus has entered the body through this method of transmission will be the appearance of genital warts (anogenital warts) located 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. The papilloma virus tends to penetrate the placenta.
   • If a woman has papilloma on the external genital organ, the child can be infected without passing through the birth canal. During childbirth, this virus is almost always passed from mother to child.

3. The home way

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

   In some cases, a touch of a virus carrier is enough for a surprise 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.Papilloma viruses can be transmitted if a virus carrier and a healthy person use the same hygiene and toilet products. Sometimes even a simple handshake can cause infection.

• In public places. Baths, saunas and swimming pools are particularly dangerous in this regard, because pathogenic microorganisms tend to spread quickly in a moist environment. It is possible that even the gym lovers will have an unpleasant surprise. When visiting such places, you should especially carefully observe the rules of personal hygiene.

  The risk of infection in these cases increases significantly if there is even minor damage to the skin. They become a kind of gate 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 minor damage to the skin provides a comfortable environment for the introduction and reproduction of the virus.

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

The papilloma virus is transmitted quite easily (both by the modes of transmission and by the frequency of infection). That is why it is so widespread.

Theft and fraud

A distinctive feature of the papilloma virus is that a person may not be aware that he is infected for a long time. The virus lives quietly in his body, without appearing 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 deep layers of the skin. This friendly neighborhood can last for years. Only occasionally, an infected person may feel a slight itching or tingling sensation in 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 some point, the virus, sleeping peacefully in the body, receives a signal for action and begins to appear actively.

The appearance of neoplasms in different parts of the body occurs right after the activation of the virus.

What are the reasons for activation?

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

Let's examine each of these reasons in detail.

Decreased immunity

Once it enters the body, the virus cannot immediately invade, since at this moment 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 functioning, performing its protective functions, the effect of the virus is suppressed. It turns out that the enemy is not completely defeated, but weakened and in no condition to harm.

The insidious virus is waiting for the right moment to show itself in all its glory. This possibility 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 in 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 energy, and the immune system is no exception.
3. Unbalanced diet.If the body does not receive the necessary amount of valuable proteins, it will automatically begin to redistribute its existing reserves. First of all, the muscles will receive valuable material. But the immune system will be forced to remain without the elements it needs. If at the same time a lack of vitamins is detected, a decrease in immunity is simply inevitable.

4. Long-term diseases, especially those associated with the use of antibiotics.In this case, the cells of the immune system are damaged and it weakens. It is especially dangerous if the disease is not completely treated, but only the symptoms are suppressed with the help of fast-acting remedies. Long-term use of medications also sometimes leads to receiving the action signal from the papillomavirus.
5. Bad habits.Smoking, alcohol abuse, the use of narcotic and toxic substances and other similar addictions cause irreparable damage to the immune system and thus contribute to the activation of the virus.

The listed factors deprive the body of a reliable defender and make it accessible to professionals.elimination of any virus, including human papillomavirus.

Hormonal changes in the body

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

A number of studies show that the human papillomavirus is dependent on hormones. It is activated if changes occur 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 the dormant virus. Papillomas can appear on the hands, face, neck and armpits. Weight gain and sweating contribute to their more active spread. Clothing, which becomes more and more tight during pregnancy, creates 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 can appear in different parts of the body in teenagers.
3. Taking hormonal drugs.Some of them, as a side effect, disrupt the formation of skin fibers, thus increasing the risk of unwanted growths in the body.
4. Menopause in women. Women past the age of 40 experience major hormonal changes called menopause. Even an ideally healthy woman at this age risks discovering previously undetected neoplasms.
5. Abortion, any gynecological disease.The activity of all organs of the human reproductive system and its hormonal status are interrelated. Therefore, any problems in the reproductive system are risk factors that contribute to the activation of the papilloma virus.

Old age

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

Once in the human body, the papilloma virus, 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 in the human body

• A regular sex life, having a regular sex partner, using contraception during casual sex, showering after intimate contact. It is recommended that both partners undergo regular check-ups by the gynecologist and urologist.
• Observe the necessary personal hygiene measures, especially when visiting public places. You must adhere to simple rules: keep your hands clean, take a shower after visiting the pool or gym.
• Choosing a healthy lifestyle, taking into account 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 to normalize it (if necessary).

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

The virus is activated: papillomas have appeared

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

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

Defeat the enemy

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

All the many types of this virus are conditionally divided into three groups:

• The types that do not cause cancer.
• Types that can cause cancer, but the likelihood of such degeneration is quite low.
• The types that are most likely to lead to the formation of a malignant tumor.

You should not 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 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 papilloma for many years, or use dubious treatment methods.

Diagnosis and treatment can only be prescribed by a doctor based on the test results. Depending on the location of the tumor in the body, an itch or spot is obtained.

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