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Back		 PAPILLOMA is a benign tumor–like formation of the skin and mucous membranes of viral etiology. It has the appearance of a papilla on a narrow base (pedicle), of a soft or dense consistency, from light to dark brown in color. Papillomas are localized on the skin, mucous membranes, in the groin area and on the genitals, in some cases papillomas are found in the renal pelvis and on the mucous membrane of the ureters. The favorite localization is the skin of the hands and arms. Localization of papillomas on the skin leads to the formation of a cosmetic defect, respiratory and vocal disorders in the larynx, ulceration and bleeding on the mucous membrane of internal organs. In patients with immunodeficiency, papillomatosis becomes widespread. Relapses of the disease are possible, and the most serious complication is malignant degeneration.

Papillomas are a disease that affects epithelial cells. The cause of papillomas is the human papillomavirus, which belongs to the Papovaviridae family, the Papillomavirus group. Viruses with high and low oncogenic risk are distinguished among HPV. The oncogenicity of papillomas is explained by the ability of the virus to integrate its DNA into the genome of human cells.

Primary skin changes begin to appear 1-6 months after infection. The concentration of the virus in the affected areas reaches a maximum by the 6th month after infection, this period is the most contagious.

There are several risk factors for infection:
  • Weakening of the immune system – the patient's education may not manifest itself for a long time, suppressed by the body's defenses. With a decrease in their intensity, the disease becomes more active. Previous illnesses, infections, stressful situations, and vitamin deficiencies contribute to the deterioration of immunity.
  • Bad habits do not enhance the defenses of the human body. Smoking and alcohol abuse are the causes of many health problems, including those related to the appearance of tumors.
  • Promiscuous sexual relations with constant changes of partners – the disease is often sexually transmitted, and concomitant ailments only increase its development.
  • Sexual contact with a virus carrier. Papilloma is transmitted through any type of intercourse – vaginal, oral or anal.
  • Infectious diseases that occur during sexual contact – candida, gonococcus, chlamydia.
  • Pregnancy and childbirth. If the expectant mother is infected with HPV, it will be transmitted to the child during delivery.
  • An indirect cause may be long-term antibiotic treatment for stomach and intestinal diseases, flu, oral contraceptive use by women, severe nervous and emotional turmoil.
Depending on the type of virus, the clinical manifestations of papillomas are variable. In official medicine, it is customary to consider the following main types of papillomass: filamentous;  acumenatum; simple; flat papillomas; plantar.