Papillomas on the neck do not create noticeable discomfort, but they spoil the appearance. These neoplasms grow when the human papillomavirus (HPV) enters the body. The only exception is growths, which are often damaged. To get rid of papillomas on the neck, specialized intervention (most often surgical) will be required.
Causes
Papillomas are benign neoplasms that result from HPV infection. Doctors isolate more than a hundred viruses that can cause such growths to appear on the body. Hanging warts of small sizes often appear on the neck, reaching 2-3 cm in diameter.
Human papillomavirus infection occurs through direct contact with a carrier of HPV. It is also possible to transmit the pathogen through personal hygiene items or clothing. The virus can enter the child's body in the womb or during childbirth.
The probability of papillomas directly depends on the state of immunity. With a weakened body defense, the first growths appear several days after infection.
The reasons for the appearance of neoplasms on the neck include:
- frequent damage to the skin epithelium;
- allergic reactions;
- severe stress;
- respiratory diseases, helminthic invasions;
- long-term use of various drugs;
- over weight;
- bad habits;
- non-compliance with hygiene regulations.
In women, hormonal imbalance during pregnancy, during menopause or due to the intake of contraceptives is considered one of the common causes of the formation of growths.
If small growths appear on the neck, specialized treatment is often not required. In the absence of exposure to provoking factors, such warts disappear without external intervention in three years.
Types and symptoms
Of all types of papillomas on the neck, growths of the following types arise:
- Filiform- they look like small bumps with a yellowish surface. In the future, a leg appears, through which the growth sticks to the skin. Filiform papillomas are flesh-colored or light brown in color.
- Flat- formations of this type protrude slightly above the cervical surface. The color of flat growths does not differ from the shade of neighboring tissues. Over time, they merge with each other, increasing the affected area and sometimes itching.
- Keratopapillomas- They occur mainly in people over 30 years old, they are round or longitudinal.
- Seborrheic- are distinguished by the presence of a scaly surface. These growths are usually painful.
- Simple (vulgar)- This type of papilloma is located on the upper extremities, but sometimes they also grow on the neck or face. The growths look like rounded warts, which protrude significantly above the skin.
Most papillomas are unique. But in the case of injury to the affected area or against the background of greatly weakened immunity, the virus spreads to new areas, which leads to the appearance of multiple neoplasms.
The growth of papillomas is not accompanied by serious symptoms. In rare cases, the activity of the virus causes:
- Itch;
- fire;
- pain.
When the problem area is injured, the affected areas start to bleed.
Possible consequences
Complications caused by papillomavirus activity are often caused by the actions of the carrier of the infection. Frequent injuries to growths cause:
- Development of papillomatosis. This pathology is characterized by multiple growths that form in a small area of the body. In extreme cases, the entire cervical region is affected. This is explained by the fact that each wart contains the smallest virus particles that, when the neoplasm is injured, spread to healthy areas.
- Degeneration in malignant tumor. Malignancy is also more often due to trauma from neoplasms. The damage leads to the development of an inflammatory process in problem areas.
Papillomas on the neck are most often exposed to external influences, as a result of which open wounds form on the skin. Due to this, the affected area is often infected with pathogenic bacteria, which leads to inflammation and suppuration of the epidermis.
Therefore, if the wart comes off and bleeding begins in the problem area, it is necessary to treat the damaged skin with an antiseptic composition and close it with a bactericidal dressing. In addition, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist within two to three days to rule out the possibility of complications.
Diagnostics
Papillomavirus causes characteristic growths. However, in some cases, it is not possible to differentiate warts from other similar neoplasms.
To exclude other diseases that manifest themselves in the form of skin rashes, the following diagnostic measures are carried out:
- PCR (polymerase chain reaction). It allows not only to diagnose the presence of a virus in the body, but also to evaluate the probability of tumor degeneration.
- Histological analysis. It is prescribed on suspicion of a malignant tumor.
The Digine test is considered more effective. This method is very sensitive and provides information on the presence of papillomavirus, the strain of infection and the degree of oncogenicity.
Therapeutic techniques
To remove papillomas on the neck, you need to consult a dermatologist. It is not recommended to participate independently in the removal of skin neoplasms. This is especially true in cases of multiple tissue damage, indicating a state of immunodeficiency.
In the treatment of the papilloma virus, hardware techniques and drugs are used. The latter are well adapted to small individual growths.
Drug therapy
Drug therapy is carried out mainly with the use of topical preparations.
To quickly remove warts from the neck, you can use special pharmaceuticals.
The use of medications does not always help to get rid of papillomas. Also, this method of treatment does not exclude the possibility of neoplasms appearing in the same place.
Hardware techniques
To remove papillomas from the neck, the following hardware removal techniques are used:
- Laser coagulation- allows you to remove skin neoplasms with minimal risk of infection or bleeding.
- Cryodestruction- the procedure provides for the treatment of problem areas with liquid nitrogen, which destroys tumor cells.
- Electrocoagulation- tumors are removed by exposure to a high frequency current. This method is more painful than what was described above.
- Radio wave elimination- the method allows not only to remove the tumor, but also to take tissue for subsequent histological examination.
In rare cases, removal of the neck tumor is done by surgery.
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Treatment at home can be done with home remedies. They help to remove not only the smallest tumors, but are also effective in fighting large growths.
Coping with papillomas on the neck will help:
- olive or castor oil. With this tool, it is necessary to lubricate problem areas several times a day;
- apple cider vinegar or ammonia. Any of these funds should first be applied to a cotton swab and applied for a few minutes on the build-up. The procedure should be done no more than once a day;
- aloe juice. They need to soak a cotton swab, which is applied to problem areas and held for 4-5 hours;
- tea tree oil. It is enough to apply two drops of the product a day on the cutaneous neoplasm;
- celandine tincture. To prepare it, you will need to mix the juice of the plant with water in equal proportions. The product is infused for two weeks in a dark place. The resulting drug should be drunk every day, 15 drops.
Regardless of the chosen method of fighting the papillomavirus, treatment should be supplemented with measures aimed at strengthening immunity. For this, it is recommended to take vitamin and immunomodulating complexes. From traditional medicine, decoctions of herbal preparations of lemon balm, banana, dandelion root and other plants help to strengthen the immune system.
Prophylaxis
It is quite difficult to prevent human papillomavirus infection. But if you follow the rules of prevention, you can prevent the appearance of neoplasms on the body. This requires:
- wash your hands and body daily;
- Healthy food;
- treat diseases in a timely manner;
- reject bad habits;
- lead an active and healthy lifestyle.
If warts appear on the neck, it is recommended that a doctor examine it to rule out malignancies. It is imperative to consult a dermatologist if the wart has changed color or multiple growths appear on the skin.