Papilloma on the nipple and circumference: causes of appearance and methods of removal

Papillomas always bring a lot of inconvenience. Located on the surface of the body, they cause itching, sometimes pain and discomfort. Papilloma on the nipple is a particularly unpleasant occurrence. A wart brings discomfort when wearing underwear, interferes with hygiene procedures and causes the appearance of complexes. Being in such an intimate place, papillomas negatively affect everyday life, and practically nullify sexual life. But most of the problems arise during breastfeeding, when the nipple is exposed daily. In this case, the question of treatment becomes extremely acute.

Why do papillomas occur?

The name comes from two words: Latin - papilla (nipple) and Greek - oma, meaning the ending in words with the name of the tumor.

Papilloma

The appearance of growths in the form of warts on the body occurs as a result of infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). They occur more often in women than in men. Viruses can be present in the human body and not manifest themselves in any way or contribute to the appearance of formations.

Scientists have proven that the process of occurrence of papillomas is also associated with hormonal disorders. At this moment, the pathogens of the disease are activated.

The mammary glands are distinguished by delicate skin and special sensitivity to external irritants. The appearance of papillomas on the nipple is a painful process.

What do papillomas look like and where are they located?

Locations of growths:

The area of the nipple or areola is soft tubercles of a round or slightly elongated shape. Color ranges from pearl to dark brown;
On the skin of the chest they take on the appearance of pedunculated papillae. They do not differ in color from the skin.

Papillomas on the nipple
Papillomas on the nipple can grow and spread throughout the nipple, the area around the nipple, the breast and nearby tissues.

It is important to know! A change in the appearance or color of papilloma on the nipple, or the appearance of discharge is a reason to visit a doctor as soon as possible. Despite its benign nature, the papillomavirus can degenerate. The result is breast cancer.

Condylomas are also a consequence of HPV. They are located mainly in groups. Separate nearby growths are combined into a single whole.

Condylomas on the tongue

In appearance they resemble cauliflower. They often appear as nipples in the mouth. Like papillomas, they are benign formations.

Difference from papillomas:

Infection occurs mainly through sexual contact;
The incubation period can last up to six months;
Ability to increase in size within a few hours;
Removal of condylomas is mandatory. They have a greater risk of degenerating into cancer cells.

What are the causes and how to remove papillomas under the arms?

The main factors contributing to the spread of HPV:

Violation of the integrity of the mammary gland as a result of a blow or an accidental cut;
The appearance of minor cracks due to a deficiency of vitamins in the body or skin diseases;
Failure to comply with personal hygiene rules;
Wearing uncomfortable or tight underwear;
Disruptions of the hormonal cycle: in women during puberty, during pregnancy, menopause, in men - in the aging process;
Active and indiscriminate sexual contacts. Infection does not necessarily occur as a result of sexual intercourse; hugging is enough;
Infection in public places - transport, swimming pools, saunas and baths;
Decreased immunity after acute and chronic diseases;
Poor nutrition, vitamin deficiency;
Excessive smoking, addiction to alcohol, drugs.

Interesting to know! In people with strong immunity, the papilloma virus dies when it enters the body.

Types of papillomas and the reasons for their appearance

Most often, filamentous papillomas form on the mammary gland. Another name for them is “acrochords”. As a rule, they are formed singly. Their structure is dense and their shape is oblong. The color of the formations is brown. Most often, their appearance is noted in the area under the breasts. They do not cause pain. The cause of the appearance is virus strains 7 and 2. Active growth is observed during pregnancy, menopause and obesity.

Another type of papillomas that can often be found in the chest area is flat. They are usually localized on the areola and nipple. This type is a light brown spot (protruding slightly above the surface of the skin), which consists of many nodules. Unlike other types of papillomas, this growth, in addition to cosmetic discomfort, can cause itching and burning. The reason for their appearance are viruses of types 28, 49 and 10. Most often they appear during puberty. After the hormonal levels stabilize, the formations disappear on their own.

Candillomas or genital papillomas affect the female breast quite rarely. However, in isolated cases they are still diagnosed.

Characteristic symptoms of papilloma

The formation of papillomas and their spread throughout the body occurs when immunity decreases or hormonal imbalances.

Papilloma on the nipple

If they are located on the outside of the breast, then the woman is only concerned about the aesthetic side. Intraductal papillomas cause major problems.

The main symptoms of papillomas:

Pain when palpated;
itching or tingling in or around the nipple;
Increased sensitivity of the nipples;
Appearing lumps or suspicious discharge from the nipples of the gland. At first they are insignificant, but later the amount of fluid released increases. The color of the discharge is whitish, pink, red, brownish. With a purulent inflammatory process it becomes yellow and green;
Fever and weakness;
Retraction in the center of the areola is a dangerous symptom. You should not delay the examination so as not to miss the development of cancer.

Photo of papillomas on the nipple

Appeared during pregnancy?

While expecting a child, women undergo hormonal changes in their bodies, which reduce immunity and give impetus to the growth of tumors.

medical accurate 3d illustration of a fetus week 12

Significant deformation of the skin is observed in the second and third trimester, so HPV symptoms appear more often during this period. In most cases, papillomas disappear after childbirth. During pregnancy, you should not take radical measures to remove growths if they do not bother you or become inflamed.

Recommendations for pregnant women:

Examine your breasts and get tested for HPV before conceiving a child to exclude the possibility of transmission of infection during childbirth.
Avoid tight clothing and underwear to avoid chafing and chafing of the skin.
Dress according to the weather, protect yourself from infectious colds.
Watch your weight. Avoid eating fatty and spicy foods.

Medicines are not used for treatment. The doctor selects a vitamin complex to maintain the body’s immune defense.

Removal of growths is carried out in isolated cases, if there are significant indications. The procedure is performed without anesthesia in the first three months, since tumors grow faster in later stages.

Methods for diagnosing papilloma

The easiest way is to perform regular breast self-exams. It is easy to spot growths on the breast and nipple. They are called primary.

It is more difficult to detect intraductal pathologies.

You need to contact a dermatologist, mammologist or oncologist surgeon.

Galactography
Diagnosis begins with a visual examination. Women undergo breast ultrasound and mammography. If necessary, a scraping of material is taken for a biopsy, and ultrasound and x-ray examinations are prescribed.

If intraductal formations from soft tissues are detected, then ductography (galactography) is performed. To do this, in order to obtain a clear image, a contrast agent is injected into the duct, and then an examination is carried out. The procedure allows you to determine the type of formation and its location. Before this, discharge from the nipple is examined for the presence of malignant cells.

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Treatment methods

Specialized removal of breast papillomas should be carried out exclusively in a hospital. It is forbidden to carry out such a responsible procedure at home, since only a specialist can determine the nature of the tumors. Experts say that you can get rid of growths using chemical and other types of destruction. Innovative technologies make it possible to get rid of such a delicate problem not only quickly, but also practically painlessly.

Today, warts can be removed in the following ways:

Electrocoagulation.
Laser therapy.
Cryotherapy.
Radio wave excision.

The final method is selected based on the results obtained by specialists after an X-ray examination. After the papilloma is removed, it is sent for a biopsy to accurately determine the nature of the formation. Healing of wounds takes several days.

How to treat papillomas on the nipple

Even in the presence of benign intraductal formations, surgical intervention is used. Its goal is to minimize the occurrence of HPV complications: migration to other parts of the body, inflammation, suppuration, and cell death.

Unsightly growths are removed at the woman’s request. A cosmetologist-dermatologist deals with such problems.

After receiving the examination results, a method for removing the papilloma is selected.

Modern techniques are used:

The use of a laser is the safest method and is widely used. The advantage of this method is the ability to remove affected areas of tissue at a precisely specified depth without bleeding. No anesthesia is required, no scars are left. After the procedure, a small crust forms at the site of the wart, which disappears after two weeks. Recovery period - within a month;
Cryodestruction. The technique is based on cooling tissues to extremely low temperatures by freezing with nitrogen. Used to remove flat growths;
Diathermocoagulation - cauterization of warts with high frequency current;
Radiosurgery. A radio knife is used to bloodlessly remove the damaged area. The material is then subjected to histological examination. The operation is quick and painless.
Removal with a scalpel. This is the most traumatic procedure. In some cases, bleeding, pain, slow healing, and suppuration at the excision site are observed. With a specific location of the lump, this treatment option is the only one.

Chemical methods using phenol components and acidic agents for cauterizing papilloma on the chest are not used.

Attention! Under no circumstances should you remove warts yourself.

Video about the treatment of intraductal papillomas of the mammary glands

Drug therapy for papilloma

To treat papillomas on the nipple with medication, three types of drugs are used: antiviral, immunostimulating and tumor-destroying.

Before the procedure, women are prescribed treatment for 3-5 days with antiviral drugs (ointments and gels are often used).

The most effective medications:

Isoprinosine is a complex drug that blocks viral enzymes and activates the production of interferon;
Cycloferon is available in tablets and solutions for injection;
Panavir is based on a glycoside isolated from nightshade stems. Ointments and gels are allowed to be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Among the immunostimulating drugs one can note: Likopid, Immunomax, Polyoxidonium.

The drugs of the third group (Cryopharma, Verrukacid, Condilin, Solcoderm) contain aggressive components. They are intended for external use in the form of cauterization. Not recommended for use on areas with delicate skin.

To avoid relapses, repeat courses of treatment with antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial drugs are carried out.

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What about pregnant and lactating women?

These intervals in a woman’s life are accompanied by hormonal changes in the body. The appearance of papilloma on the nipple is not uncommon, as the immune system weakens.

Pregnant women are recommended to undergo treatment after childbirth. It is important to provide them with adequate nutrition to strengthen their immunity.

During pregnancy, it is prohibited to take antiviral drugs. For example, Lavomax and Amiksin lead to congenital deformities of the child. You should not use traditional methods.

It is forbidden to feed a child if papillomas are found on a woman’s chest. Ignoring this recommendation leads to disastrous results - the development of formations in the baby’s mouth.

Interesting to know! Sometimes after the birth of the baby, papillomas on a woman’s nipple disappear.

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This treatment method has numerous benefits. Practice shows that folk recipes have a positive therapeutic effect. Experts themselves recommend using the following recipes:

Rowan. You need to prepare a paste from fresh berries. Rowan must be rubbed through a regular sieve, or you can use a juicer/blender. The finished product should be applied in an even layer to a cotton pad and applied to the problem area.
Celandine. Freshly squeezed juice of this plant must be carefully applied to the wart itself. Leave the product on for 5 minutes and then wash off with warm water. This procedure is repeated 3-5 times a day. Treatment lasts a maximum of 4 days. It is worth considering that this procedure may cause a slight burning sensation. If it does not go away, then you need to abandon this recipe.
Sagebrush. You need to take three tablespoons of this herb and pour a glass of boiling water over them. The product should sit for 3 hours. This folk medicine is applied as a compress to the affected areas of the skin for half an hour.

Quite often, a wart on the chest does not cause any concern, but this disease requires careful monitoring by a doctor, as well as high-quality therapy.

Preventive actions

Most countries recommend preventive vaccinations against HPV. There are two drugs - Cervarix and Gardasil. These drugs consist of viral particles, so they are not dangerous even for people with reduced immunity.

Cervarix

It is advisable to vaccinate children aged 9-13 years before becoming sexually active. Women are vaccinated up to 26 years of age, men - up to 21 years of age. Adults receive three vaccinations within six months, and children receive two. Vaccination is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women.

Vaccines do not guarantee complete protection against all types of HPV. For example, Cervarix will help protect against viruses that cause the development of cervical cancer.

Following simple rules will help avoid the appearance of papilloma on the nipples and breasts:

Mandatory compliance with personal hygiene standards;
Avoid bad habits (smoking, drinking alcohol, drugs). Immune cells are suppressed by harmful substances;
It is necessary to conduct a monthly self-examination of the breast by palpating the soft tissues. If seals are detected, you should contact a specialist;
Hardening procedures help strengthen the immune system;
Don't rush into starting sexual activity. In the future, use condoms, refrain from casual sexual relations;
Do not appear in public places without protecting hands with cuts and abrasions;
Observe precautions when visiting baths and swimming pools;
Consume foods rich in vitamins and microelements.

Health largely depends on our attitude to preventive measures. Following simple rules allows you to avoid many diseases.