Papillomas (filamentous warts) in the neck are the result of a human papillomavirus infection caused by the ingestion or activation of human papillomavirus (HPV) in cells. This site of localization of neoplasms is often found. Experts refer to such papillomas as filiform warts (acrochord). They can appear not only in the neck but also in the armpits, behind the ear, under the mammary glands.
Determining the causes and selecting methods for treating cervical papillomas is the responsibility of professionals. Human papillomavirus infection is dangerous to health and can lead to the growth of malignancies, especially in combination with genital warts and urogenital diseases.
Mechanism of disease development
Papillomavirus is detected in the majority of sexually mature people. HPV enters the body through damage, cracks, massage, the use of other people's hygiene products and shoes, and unprotected sex. For a few months or even years, the papillomavirus does not manifest in any way, suggesting a chronic carrier. When viruses multiply in the surface layers of the skin, tissue hyperplasia occurs, filamentous outgrowths appear on the neck and other parts of the body.
Important! HPV is not persistent in the environment. The virus dies quickly on household items. Infection occurs mainly through direct contact.
Manicure during shaving, self-infection is possible if a sleeping virus is activated. The disease progresses to the stage of active clinical manifestations and then hyperplastic processes occur in the skin.
Causes of papillomas on the neck
It is almost impossible to say exactly why papillomas appear on the neck. Experts identify the following predisposing factors:
- transmission of serious infectious diseases, surgical interventions that weaken the immune system, reduce the body's ability to adapt;
- frequent skin damage by clothing, hygiene and care products;
- massage for HPV-infected workers in low-quality salons without adhering to infectious safety techniques;
- hormonal disorders, endocrine pathologies;
- Other types of papillomas, genital warts, and the presence of warts on the body and genitals.
Experts believe that the causes of papillomas in the neck may be related to hormonal changes in the body. This confirms the fact that filamentous warts often appear after endocrine pathologies, during pregnancy, and during menopause, when sex hormone activity decreases.
In young women, the cause of papilloma of the neck is often ovarian dysfunction. But HPV must initially be in an inactive form in the body. The hormonal wave is just a provoking factor.
Clinical manifestations
Cervical papillomas have virtually no clinical manifestations. From the outside, they resemble yellow or flesh-colored small fibrous outgrowths. The neoplasms are quite dense. Their size rarely exceeds 6 mm. Most commonly, the filamentous papillomas on the neck are found in small groups, can grow together, and form foci reminiscent of a rooster or cauliflower.
Papilloma outgrowths of this type are not prone to magnetization, but if they are damaged, there is still a risk of tissue malignancy. Tumors can become inflamed, often provoking the spread of papillomavirus to healthy skin with the appearance of new warts.
Examination of cervical papillomas
A comprehensive examination can determine the causes of neck papillomas and treatment methods. If fibrous outgrowths appear, you should consult a dermatologist.
The main diagnostic methods for papillomas of the neck, armpits and other parts of the body are:
- PCR;
- dermatoscopy;
- biopsy of neoplasmic tissues;
- histological examination.
Papillomas on the neck can be distinguished from common warts, fibroids, moles. The virus can be determined by PCR. This method makes it possible to identify the DNA of the virus, to assess the degree of oncogenicity of the formation and the amount of HPV. The most dangerous types of HPV are 16 and 18, which cause cervical cancer.
A papilloma tissue biopsy is performed if a malignant process is suspected. Chronic papillomavirus infection contributes to tissue hyperplasia and often leads to magnetization. That is why it is so important to detect viruses with a high oncogenic risk in time and to remove papillomy outgrowths.
Treatment Methods
The treatment for papilloma of the neck is chosen individually. This takes into account:
- number, shape, and size of tumors;
- the patient's general health;
- risk of malignancy of neoplasms;
- Presence of concomitant diseases, including external and internal tumors, urogenital infections.
To understand how to get rid of papillomas on the neck, your doctor will prescribe a comprehensive test to determine the type of HPV. Further tactics depend on this. Papillomas are the result of active replication of the virus and require antiviral therapy.
Therapeutic treatment
Medicines used to infect human papillomavirus should only be used after consultation with your doctor. Such funds inhibit further growth of HPV, preventing complications, including neoplasmic malignancy.
Most often, experts prescribe an antiviral drug that also has an immunomodulatory effect. It is extremely important, especially in the case of frequent relapses, to increase the activity of the immune system in order to reduce the exacerbations every year.
Therapeutic treatment for human papillomavirus infection continues for several months. During drug administration, it is recommended to monitor laboratory parameters, donate blood and urine,
in order to detect an increase in liver and kidney load in a timely manner.
If professionals postpone surgical treatment for warts on the neck for any reason, clothing that damages the neoplasms should be given up. With even minor damage, the risk of the papillomavirus spreading to healthy areas of the body increases sharply.
In addition to antiviral drugs, you can also use ready-made drugs to remove papillomas. But this method of treatment is traumatic. Do not use with increased oncogenic risk.
Pharmaceuticals for the removal of papillomas
Preparations for removing papillomas from the neck contain acids and aggressive components that kill neoplasmic cells. We recommend that you use such funds in accordance with the instructions provided and after consulting your doctor.
Principles for removing warts and papillomas with finished products:
- Before using the topical preparation, healthy skin should be treated with zinc paste or vegetable oil;
- is contraindicated in the treatment of children under 10-12 years of age and adults with sensitive skin and chronic allergic pathology;
- Do not use medications for birthmarks.
If any part of the drug gets on healthy skin or mucous membranes while using a papilloma remover, the skin should be washed immediately with soap and water to neutralize acids and alkalis.
Common medications for getting rid of papillomas:
- A medicine used in tablets that belongs to the group of anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory agents. It reduces the amount of virus, which helps to gradually reduce the size of the neoplasm. It is recommended to combine with topical treatment.
- A preparation for freezing papillomas all the way to the base. There is a slight tingling and burning sensation when using the product. The skin becomes white and then blisters with blistering. Complete tissue regeneration occurs in 2-4 weeks.
- The use of the product is based on the cold effect on the papilloma. Low temperatures destroy neoplasms, causing severe disturbances in tissue metabolism and nutrition, leading to their death.
- Celandine products. Similar medications are used to remove papillomas from the neck at home. In addition to celandine juice, they also contain other aggressive ingredients, including alkalis. Before using the product, protect healthy skin with oily cream, vegetable oil or zinc ointment.
Medicines used to control papillomas are used in accordance with official instructions for use. Some drugs have an aggressive composition that can cause inflammation, irritation and even chemical burns in the tissues. With high skin sensitivity, such agents are contraindicated. It is better to use minimally invasive surgical methods to remove papillomas in the neck.
Surgical treatment
Surgical treatment of papillomas is the gold standard. In the background of human papillomavirus infection, all tumors on the skin and mucous membranes should be removed. No expert can guarantee that sooner or later the neoplasm will not lead to magnetization and the growth of a malignancy.
Main methods of surgical removal of cervical papillomas:
- laser coagulation;
- cryodestruction;
- radio wave mode;
- electrocoagulation;
- Surgical excision of the neoplasm with a scalpel.
Based on the data from a comprehensive study, your doctor will select a special method to remove your papillomas. Surgical excision of skin tumors is performed with a large tumor size and a risk of malignancy. In other cases, professionals try to use minimally invasive techniques that leave no scars or blemishes on the skin.
Laser coagulation
The laser effectively fights the growth of skin and mucous membranes. The method provides the most accurate and targeted effect on the controlled tissue depth. There are no painful feelings during the procedure. Most commonly, professionals use injection anesthesia or application anesthesia.
High-energy lasers evaporate viral neoplasms with a highly targeted laser beam. In this case, blood vessels clot at the same time. High temperature exposure prevents the spread of papillomavirus by supplying blood to healthy skin areas.
A scar forms at the site of the destroyed papilloma, which disappears on its own after about a week. The slight redness of the skin persists for 2-3 months and then disappears completely.
Cryodestruction
Cryodestruction ofis based on the cold effect on skin neoplasms. Liquid nitrogen freezes papillomas and leads to their death. Subsequently, the tissues are destroyed by the formation of a small crust.
The procedure freezes the cytoplasmic and intercellular fluid, damaging the cell structures of the papilloma, making the neoplasm unviable. Low temperature exposure stops lymphatic circulation and blood flow in the tissues of the papilloma tumor.
With the application of liquid nitrogen, the skin becomes whitened, swells slightly, and becomes red after the procedure with the appearance of an inconspicuous bladder. Complete tissue regeneration occurs within a few weeks.
Radio wave removal of papillomas
The radio wave method for the release of papillomas is remarkable for its availability and moderate trauma. When radiofrequency waves penetrate the skin, heat is released, which can be used to remove neoplasms by evaporating cells. During the procedure, the tissues are stretched as if using a scalpel. The method is suitable for those who need histological analysis after surgical removal of the papilloma.
Electrocoagulation
Electrocoagulation is a modern method of removing papillomas. During the electrosurgical procedure, the doctor cuts off the stem of the neoplasm and then burns the base of the tumor with an electric current. The method is more suitable for the removal of small papillomas because the electrocoagulator is small with a working loop.
Important! Surgical treatments are combined with antiviral therapy and immunostimulants.
The growth of neoplasms is related to the activity of the immune system. Specialists pay special attention to increasing immunity both with the help of drugs and using safer methods (swimming, training, balneotherapy).
Traditional methods
Alternative therapies include both topical papilloma medications and immunosuppressive medications for internal use. Echinacea has immunostimulatory properties. Prolonged use of tincture from this plant increases the activity of the immune system and resistance to contact with viral carriers.
The most commonly used topical remedy is celandine juice. It is applied to the neoplasm several times a day. The duration of treatment is up to 5-7 days. The use of celandine juice to remove large papillomas is not recommended as there is a high risk of burns. The product is not used on mucous membranes and sensitive skin surfaces.
At home, you can try salicylic acid to remove tiny papilloma growth in the neck. Garlic applications can stop the growth of HPV and reduce the risk of the pathogen spreading to healthy tissues. To do this, several cloves of garlic are rubbed on a grater, and the resulting mass is applied to the neoplasms of the skin. This method should not be used for cuts and injuries or for the removal of papillomas on the mucosa.