Nipples in the neck

Throat nipples are one of the manifestations of an infectious disease caused by the human papillomavirus. Refers to benign skin formations.

Causes of nipples in the neck

There is a causal reason why papillomas begin to grow in the throat or any other area of ​​the human body - human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which is a member of the Papovaviridae family. There are more than 100 serotypes of this pathogen, each of which is responsible for the appearance of a different clinical picture of the disease (papillomas, warts, warts - these terms are synonymous, different names are related to the specifics of localization in a specific area).

The main routes of transmission are contact with the household and the genitals (warts of the peripheral area). The virus can penetrate the skin only in the presence of micro-traumatic lesions or open wounds, in other cases it can not cross the protective barrier of the skin.

Pathogen Information

1. It has a high prevalence regardless of gender (however, it is more common in women than men), age or region (according to some sources, 2/3 of the planet is infected with itthe virus).
2. Contains a double-stranded, twisted DNA ring that can be integrated into the human genome.
3. Infection with certain strains is associated with a high carcinogenic risk, especially in the case of permanent injury. Throat papillomas are caused by non-oncogenic strains of the virus.
4. A virus goes through two main stages of the division process. In the first stage, it is in episomal (free) form, and at the same time, the main division of the viral particle appears. This phase is reversible (after treatment, long-term remission occurs). In the second - complete - stage, the virus is implanted in the cell genome (the first step towards cell degeneration and the formation of a malignant tumor). The first stage is transient and passes relatively quickly, while the second is latent and explains the existence of bodies.
5. The basal layer of the skin where the virus reproduces is affected. In the remaining layers, the pathogen may remain, but not separate. Provided that the virus is in the microbial layer, as it grows, the normal differentiation of cells in all layers of this region is disrupted, especially at the level of the udder.
6. It has a tendency for long-term asymptomatic transport in the body (from several months to a year). It is rarely possible to detect a specific time of infection - this is why treatment is started during a period of intense clinical manifestations and not in the first vague spots.
7. To prevent infection, bivalent and tetravalent vaccines are used, which are particularly effective against the most oncogenic strains 16 and 18.

Predisposing factors

1. Lack of hygiene. As the virus is able to maintain vital activity in the external environment for a long time, it is necessary to carefully observe the rules of personal hygiene when visiting public places (swimming pool, bath, gym).
2. Traumatic skin injuries. Small cracks or scratches on the skin (for example, caused by rubbing the neck with the collar of a shirt) are enough for the virus to penetrate.
3. Decreased immune system function. With immunodeficiencies of any genesis, favorable conditions are created for the development of any infections. For example, frequent colds and infectious diseases lead to a weakened immune system and the appearance of papules on the skin.
4. This infection when scratching the skin.
5. Disorder of the systemic lifestyle (stress, lack of physical activity, improper diet). These factors affect the work of all metabolic processes in the body and lead to a reduction in skin barrier function.
6. Environmental factors that affect the reduction of the body's defenses (hypothermia, excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation).

External manifestations of the disease

The cervical nipples in the photo look like this:

1. The growth is most often found on a broad base and protrudes significantly above the surface of the skin. Less often, the papillary base is represented by a slender leg (in which case, the formation assumes a suspension position). In the second option, the risk of injury is much higher.
2. The boundaries of education are uniform and clear.
3. The color does not differ from the surrounding skin. In rare cases, it may be slightly lighter or darker than neighboring tissues.
4. The surface is often uniform, smooth. Sometimes it is possible to grow at the top of the papilla, which makes the surface of the ribbed.
5. The diameter varies widely - from 1-3 mm to several centimeters (small diameter nipples are more common).
6. Location in any area of ​​the neck (back, side to front). Sometimes the face is involved.

As a rule, there are many lesions located along the folds of the skin.

In very rare cases, nipples in the throat can become malignant, ie degenerate into a skin tumor. This can occur as a result of infection with an oncogenic strain of HPV.

Signs that may indicate a malignant transformation are as follows:

• color change and heterogeneity (polymorphism);
• contour change (blur, loss of definition);
• the appearance of asymmetry (when drawing a line through the conditional means of formation, two equal halves can not be achieved).
• intensive development?
• bleeding or ulcer (non-specific symptom, as it is also characteristic of a simple injury to the tumor).
• itching, burning, flaking
• abandonment (formation of small subsidiaries around the central).

The appearance of such signs does not necessarily mean papilloma degeneration, but it does mean that you should see a doctor and undergo a differential diagnosis to find out if we are talking about a common inflammatory mole or skin cancer.

How to get rid of nipples in the throat

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

There are many ways to fight:

Method	Description
Drugs	The use of cytostatics, immunomodulators is designed to suppress the replication of the viral agent in the affected area and reduce its concentration in the blood. Some drugs (keratolytics) are applied topically directly to destroy skin growth (cauterization and tissue necrosis).
Natural methods	Cryodestruction, laser treatment, electrocoagulation. Their goal is to get rid of papillomas both in the neck and in other parts of the body. These methods allow you to restore the aesthetic appearance of open areas and remove the viral reservoir - the skin neoplasms themselves, but do not completely remove the virus from the body.
Combination Therapy	Combines the two previous options and is therefore the most effective.

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

Natural methods of destruction

It is possible to effectively reduce formations using the following natural methods:

Method	Description
Topical action with concentrated acid solutions	Use a solution of 1. 5% zinc chloropropionate in 50% 2-chloropropionic acid, a combination of nitric, acetic, oxalic, lactic acid and copper nitrate trihydrate, etc. . . . The agent is applied at one point with a spatula until the color of the formation changes to a lighter one (once this happens, further application should be stopped immediately). For the complete cure of the papilloma, on average, you need to do 1-2 treatments.
Electrocoagulation	Using a special electric knife, a point cut of the formations is made without affecting the underlying tissue (there is minimal effect on healthy skin cells). The method is more convenient when the formation has a long stem and a small size.
Cryodestruction	The focus is exposed to liquid nitrogen, the extremely low temperature leads to tissue necrosis. It is good to clear this way of training on a broad basis. The action time of nitrogen is selected by a specialist (1-5 minutes). After moxibustion, a burn forms, which heals within 10 days
Laser removal	The most modern and sensitive approach to removing growth in conspicuous places such as the neck. It has the most positive reviews. With the help of a light guide from 5 seconds to 3 minutes in continuous operation, they act in focus. The healing period is much shorter than with other methods (5-7 days). The technique is associated with minimal trauma to the surrounding tissues due to the high accuracy of the action.
Classic surgical removal (scalpel resection)	Used extremely infrequently, only with major damage or suspected malignancy. The reason is that the lesions are often multiple, scattered in the neck and too small for resection, in addition, after surgical resection, scars may remain, which in themselves create a cosmetic defect.