Papillomas of the neck

16 November 2020

Neck papillomas are one of the manifestations of an infectious disease caused by the human papillomavirus virus. Refers to benign skin formations.

Causes of papillomas on the neck

There is one etiological cause by which papillomas begin to grow on the neck or in any other area of the human body - infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a member of the Papovaviridae family. There are more than 100 strains of this pathogenic agent, each of which is responsible for the appearance of different clinical pictures of the disease (papilloma, condyloma, warts - these concepts are synonymous, different names are associated with the unique characteristics of localization in a particular area).

The main transmission routes are contact family and genitals (condylomas of the perianal region). The virus can penetrate the skin only in the presence of micro-material or open wounds, in other cases it is not able to pass the protective barrier of the skin.

Pathogen information

It has a high degree of dispersion regardless of gender (however, it manifests itself more often among women than men), age or region (according to some sources, 2/3 of the planetinfected with this virus).
It contains complex, double-stranded ring DNA that is able to integrate with the human genome.
Infection in some songs is associated with a high carcinogenic risk, especially in the case of permanent injury. Non-oncogenic types are the viruses that cause neck papillomas.
Virus goes through two main stages in the sharing process. At the first stage, it is in episodic (free) form, and in the same period, the primary division of the viral particle occurs. This stage is reversible (after treatment, long-term remission occurs). At the second stage - integration - the virus is implanted in the genome of the cell (the first step towards cell degradation and malignant neoplasm formation). The first stage is transient and goes relatively fast, while the second stage is latent and explains the presence of carriers.
The bottom layer of the epidermis is affected, where the virus replicates. In the remaining layers, the pathogen may survive, but without segmentation. Provided the virus is present in the germ layer, as it grows, the normal differentiation of the cells in each layer of this area is disrupted, especially at the level of the prickly layer.
. A specific moment of infection can rarely be identified - this is why treatment begins during a period of intense clinical manifestations, and not at the first vague signs.
To prevent infection, equivalent and square vaccines are used, which are especially effective against the most oncogenic 16 and 18 periods.

Predictable factors

Lack of hygiene. Since the virus is able to maintain vital activity in the external environment for a long time, the rules of personal hygiene need to be carefully observed when visiting public places (swimming pool, bathroom, gym).
Traumatic injuries to the skin. In order for the virus to enter, micro-cracks or scratches on the skin (for example, caused by rubbing the neck with a shirt collar) are sufficient.
Impaired immune system function. With immunodeficiencies of any genesis come favorable conditions for the development of any infections. For example, frequent colds and infectious diseases lead to colds of the immune system and the appearance of papillomas on the skin.
Self-infection while scratching the skin.
Systematic lifestyle disorder (stress, lack of physical activity, improper diet). These factors affect the work of all metabolic processes in the body and lead to a decrease in the barrier function of the skin.
Environmental factors that affect the reduction of the body's defenses (hypothermia, excessive ultraviolet exposure).

External manifestations of the disease

Cervical papillomas look like in the photo:

The growth is often located on a broad base and protrudes well above the surface of the skin. Less commonly, the base of the papilloma is indicated by a thin leg (in this case, the formation assumes a hanging position). In the second option, the risk of injury is much higher.
The boundaries of education are fair and clear.
The color is not the same as the surrounding skin. In rare cases, it may be brighter or darker than the adjacent tissues.
The surface is often flat, smooth. Sometimes growths can form at the top of the papilloma, leaving its surface capillary.
varies widely - from 1-3 mm to several centimeters (small diameter papillomas are more common).
Position on any part of the neck (back, front). Sometimes the face is involved.

Usually, many lesions are located along the skin folds.

In very rare cases, papillomas of the neck can be malignant, that is, degenerate into a skin tumor. This may occur as a result of infection with oncogenic HPV strain.

The following are signs that may indicate a malignant transformation:

color change and heterogeneity (polymorphism);
boundary change (obscure, loss of definition);
appearance of asymmetry (drawing a line through the conditional center of the formation, two identical halves cannot be obtained);
;
(nonspecific symptom, since it is also typical for simple trauma to the neoplasm);
itching, burning, peeling;
(small daughter formations around the central one).

The appearance of these symptoms does not necessarily mean the degradation of the papilloma, but it does mean that you must consult a doctor and undergo a differential diagnosis, finding out whether we are talking about a common inflamed mole or skin cancer.

How to get rid of papillomas on the neck

Treatment of papillomas of the neck is carried out only in a complex way with a simultaneous effect on the pathological focus on the skin and the pathogen itself in the blood.

There are several ways to fight:

Method	Description
Medication	The use of cytostatics, immunomodulators is designed to remove the replication of the viral agent in the affected area and reduce its concentration in the blood. Some drugs (keratolytics) are optimally applied directly to destroy skin growth (cauterize and cause tissue necrosis).
Physical Methods	Cryodestruction, laser therapy, electrocoagulation. They aim to get rid of papillomas on the neck and other parts of the body. These methods allow you to restore the aesthetic appearance of the open areas and remove the viral reservoir - the skin neoplasms themselves, but do not completely remove the virus from the body.
Combination therapy	It combines the previous two options so it is the most efficient.

Treatment of papillomas with folk remedies (celandine juice, for example) is often ineffective and dangerous, in any case, it is a prerequisite to consult a doctor.

Physical methods of destruction

Formations can be effectively reduced by using the following physical methods:

Method	Description
Local action with concentrated acid solutions	Solution 1. 5% zinc chloropropionate is used in 50% 2-chloropropionic acid, a mixture of nitric, acetic, oxalic, lactic and copper nitrate nitrates, etc. The procedure is performed by a specialist (dermatovenerologist, cosmetologist) on an outpatient basis in accordance with surgical rules. . . . A spatula is applied to the agent punctually until the color of the gel changes to a lighter one (as soon as this has happened, further application should be stopped immediately). To completely cure papilloma, on average, you need 1-2 treatments.
Electrocoagulation	Using a special electric knife, the formations are point extinguished without affecting the underlying tissues (it will have little effect on healthy skin cells). The most convenient method is when the formation has a long stem and a small size.
Cryodestruction	The focus is exposed to liquid nitrogen, tissue necrosis leads to ultra-low temperature. This education is a good way to clean up with a broad base. The nitrogen activity time (1-5 minutes) is selected by a specialist. After moxibustion, a burn forms, which heals over an average of 10 days.
Laser Removal	The most modern and attractive approach to growing in prominent places such as the neck. Has the most positive reviews. With the help of a light guide from 5 seconds to 3 minutes in continuous mode, they act on the focus. The healing period is much shorter than with other methods (5-7 days). The technique involves minimal trauma to the surrounding tissues due to the high accuracy of the action.
Classical surgical removal (excision with a scalpel)	Used very rarely, except with large lesions or suspected malignancy. The reason is that the lesions are often multiple, scattered around the neck, and too small for excision, in addition, after surgical excision, scars may remain, creating a cosmetic defect in themselves.