Whether this is so and what to do, we figure it out together with a dermatologist.
Papillomas on the human body are called “filamentous warts”. Even for papillomas, people can mistakenly take such an education as an acrochordon. So, before treating something, it is worth visiting a doctor who will give you an accurate diagnosis.
So, let’s talk about the formations that are found on the body.
Dermatovenereologist at the SOVA Clinic
A benign polyp, or acrochordon. Most often, he lives on the lateral surface of the neck and in the folds (inguinal, axillary, under the mammary glands). Sometimes it can dwell on the back, chest, face and eyelids. These formations can be irritated if they are rubbed by the straps from clothes, jewelry. They become painful, especially after a person wants to get rid of them on their own – they injure, tear off, press. It happens that they turn black when the leg is twisted, and necrosis and self-amputation are possible.
Filiform warts – These are benign formations on the skin that appear as a result of human infection with the papilloma virus. Thin outgrowths localized around the mouth, nose and eyes.
These formations are found in people of different ages, more often active growth begins after 30 years or even after 40, when hormonal changes in the body occur, the protective properties of immunity decrease.
Who is at risk?
Oddly enough, people who are overweight and obese are at risk for the appearance of acrochordons on the body. It has been noticed that they often occur in pregnant women and women in menopause. Quite often, there is some kind of family inheritance to the appearance of colonies of acrochordons.
The main reason for the occurrence of filamentous and any other warts is infection with the human papillomavirus and its activation in the body. While in a dormant state, it begins to act with the next weakening of the immune system and in the presence of favorable factors (damage to the skin).
Can they develop into cancer?
As a rule, no: neither acrochordons nor filamentous warts are malignant and do not “degenerate” into cancer. But! If suddenly the formations begin to grow rapidly, change color, bleed, you should immediately see a doctor. Another important point: frequent trauma to papillomas can cause inflammation and spread of the virus, and then colonies will begin to appear in new places.
Is it contagious?
There is no evidence base about acrochordons that this is so.
But warts that appear due to human infection with the papilloma virus can spread from person to person in the usual contact-household way.
How to delete?
In a medical institution, you will be offered cryodestruction with liquid nitrogen, laser destruction, electrocoagulation. The doctor on examination can prescribe a local remedy, taking into account the age, location and number of elements.
What to do to prevent such formations from appearing?
Unfortunately, there are no effective methods for preventing acrochordons.
But it is possible to reduce the risk of warts. We must follow the basic rules of personal hygiene, which we all know from childhood. Never wear another person’s clothing, especially clothing that touches warts. The same can be said for shoes. Do not borrow towels, body or face cosmetics.
Remember that the papilloma virus thrives on different surfaces: floors in the shower, pool sides.
If you are in doubt about what type of education you have on your body, consult a doctor, because in addition to the aesthetic component, you must always remember that when any elements appear, the doctor’s keen eye is needed to determine the benignity or malignancy of the education. And you should not resort to Internet resources, where there is a lot of information that leads to confusion.