It is necessary for each person to take a closer look at the types of papillomas in general terms. Such information will be useful in the sense that some types of warts have a very high oncogenic level and if they appear on the body, a person can immediately consult a doctor.
Each of the types of neoplasms has its own unique external characteristics and it is worth getting to know them a little closer.
Common or common wart - description
Carriers of the papillomavirus are 90% of the inhabitants of the earth. For some it can remain inactive throughout life, but there are those who cannot get rid of warts. Most often on the skin you can observe the usual papilloma, which is caused by varieties of viral organisms numbered 7, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19-24, 26, 27, 29, 55.
Vulgar-type papillomas occur on the human body due to the following external features:
- the shape is round or hemispherical;
- the color is slightly darker than flesh or chestnut;
- rises above skin level by 2-4 millimeters;
- has a uniform and smooth structure, soft texture;
- attached to the human body through a special leg.
Such a problem can form in the arms, legs, back, face and neck. Some people confuse these benign formations with moles, but in fact these two concepts are completely different.
Such a problem has no noticeable symptoms, warts of this type have a very low level of oncogenicity and do not require removal without fail. If a person has a desire, they can remove the growth using laser therapy, freezing with liquid nitrogen, special dressings, or standard surgery.
Description of filiform warts
Varieties of papillomas can tell you exactly which genotype of the viral organism is causing the problem. Very often, filiform warts can be found on the neck or on the face. They are quite small, located on a long leg and practically do not cause discomfort. Features of papillomas of this particular type should be called:
- quite small, almost tiny;
- the leg is long and very thin, resembling a thread;
- flesh or light brown;
- fairly soft and pleasant structure.
Filiform warts can appear on the eyelid, neck, near the mouth. If they develop on another part of the body, there is nothing strange here, because the human papilloma virus can seem completely unexpected. Filamentous papillomas are also called anronorades, and doctors do not give clear recommendations for their removal. When this particular type of problem occurs, there are no clear recommendations regarding removal.
Flat papillomas - main features
Flat warts are a fairly common type of papilloma, most often occurring at a young age.
On the body of adolescents, small flat warts are observed, and over time they disappear on their own.
The probability of a flat neoplasm appearing at an older age is also quite high, since the problem is caused by virus varieties numbered 43, 55, 53 and some others.
In terms of appearance, this issue has the following characteristics:
- practically does not protrude above the level of the skin or the elevation is minimal;
- flesh or light brown shade;
- most often appears in a single variant;
- does not cause any discomfort, can be minimal or rather large in size.
Such a problem only causes visual discomfort, since it does not cause any particular problems. The doctor may prescribe antiviral therapy, caused by taking antiviral drugs. If a person experiences visual discomfort in the presence of a flat wart, the papilloma can be removed surgically, by laser or cold cautery.
Sharp papillomas or warts
Pointed papillomas are the most dangerous for humans. They are caused by viral organisms numbered 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 59, 70, 30, 39, 55, 57, 67, 69. These formations have a very high oncogenic level, most often appear inthe intimacy areas of men and women.
The external characteristics of genital warts resulting from human papillomavirus activity are considered to be:
- cone-shaped growths, different sizes;
- a fairly high elevation above skin level;
- the presence of a wart is not in one variant;
- a significant number of papillomas create a formation that is very similar to cauliflower;
- education not only on the skin, but also on the mucous membranes;
- flesh, light brown or pink.
The appearance of these growths in the intimate area causes a lot of discomfort. A person feels constant itching, feels uncomfortable during intimacy, and there may be a not too pleasant smell.
If the problem is identified in a woman, she will be offered screening. Treatment of the problem will directly depend on the specific diagnosis made by doctors. If the formations have already become malignant, surgery is performed, chemotherapy is used. When refuting such a serious diagnosis, patients are still recommended to remove the growths and conduct antiviral therapy.
Plantar warts - main characteristics
Some HPV genotypes cause warts on the soles of the feet and palms. They often look like ordinary corns, while being quite painful. The main features of problematic formations of this type should be called the following external manifestations:
- in color, the growths practically do not differ from the color of the skin;
- protrudes slightly above skin level;
- often look like a small knot on the leg and have some mobility.
The discomfort of the growths occurs only because they appeared in such an area. Due to excess education, it is painful for a person to fully step on the foot, and if the papilloma is on the arm, then when running some kind of robot there is a verygreat discomfort. It is imperative to remove these growths, as they can be very easily damaged, which often leads to blood poisoning.
Plantar warts have a low oncogenic level, but they are quite dangerous because they are easy to damage without even noticing. With such a problem, it is necessary to carry out antiviral therapy, remove the growth surgically, with a laser or liquid nitrogen. After the operation, a small wound remains, but it heals completely in a few days.
Basal papillomas and senile warts
There are papillomas that occur exclusively in people of a certain age. These types of benign growths include basal papillomas. These neoplasms are also considered senile warts (photo).
In terms of appearance, these benign growths can be described as follows:
- the color practically does not differ from the standard skin color;
- rather soft structure;
- slight elevation above skin level;
- variations in size - quite large or small papillomas.
These warts pose no danger. They cannot be removed, but if desired, the patient can always choose the most comfortable type of therapy for himself. These types of papillomas are rather poorly visible in the photo, but in real life they are clearly visible during an external examination.
Further information
In nature, there are about 150 varieties of papillomaviruses, which cause the appearance of warts of different shapes and sizes on the skin. Papillomas are divided into types based on the strain of HPV the person has been infected with.
People can develop warts of different types and sizes only after the body is greatly weakened, and if they notice such formations on the skin, the following information should be remembered and taken into account:
- sharp papillomas or warts that join always pose a very high level of danger;
- when warts appear on the soles of the feet, mucous membranes, palms, even if they belong to a safe variety, they must be eliminated without fail;
- you should not try to cut warts of each type yourself, as this threatens to relapse and infect the whole body.
Each human body has its own characteristics, which also affects exactly how the human papilloma virus can manifest.
If a person notices a certain type of wart on the body, its description is similar to one of the indicated varieties, then you should immediately consult a doctor.
When education does not match the above descriptions, it should not be ignored either, because anything can be caused by HPV.
Why does this problem exist in almost every person? Experienced doctors have not yet been able to identify in detail, but experts have learned to competently deal with external manifestations and the source of the problem. The external problem of each variety is the occasion for a visit to a medical specialist. You can not ignore this, because everything can end very seriously.
In custody
So, if a person has an ordinary or flat wart, he does not need to be afraid at all, but sharp growths do not always turn out to be benign, which justifies further diagnosis and immediate treatment.
Senile warts also do not show up and are often not caused by HPV, but simply form due to age. Flat papillomas can become an age-related feature of adolescents and then disappear without a trace.
But this should not be counted on, as the problem may be more serious. It is better to immediately consult a qualified medical specialist and solve the problem competently, so that you do not encounter additional problems.
Among warts of all types there are completely safe neoplasms and those that can cause significant damage to health. Both problems require a competent diagnosis, and only then the doctor will decide what to do in a particular case. Everyone can learn to recognize the varieties of the problem, but there is no point in trying to deal with it on your own.