Why do papillomas appear under my arms?

The armpit is not the place on the body where you can take a good look at the condition of the skin, so the appearance of papilloma under the armpits often goes unnoticed.

Is it worth worrying if such a neoplasm was accidentally found at hand? It is absolutely impossible to leave him unattended, but you should not panic too much.

Why do growths appear

Papillomas on the body or warts of various shapes, sizes and colors appear on the skin, and sometimes on the mucous membranes, if the human papillomavirus  (HPV) has entered the body . A healthy immune system easily copes with this microorganism and immediately after infection, not a single symptom of the disease notifies.

But then why do papillomas appear  under the armpits? Neither the body’s defense system nor medicines can completely get rid of the virus. Therefore, when immunity weakens, the virus becomes active and infects the nearest cells of the epithelium or mucous membranes.

If papillomas appeared under the arm, then most likely a person:

• Often sick with viral diseases.
• Has bad habits (smoking, drinking alcohol).
• Often experiencing stress or nervous tension.
• Has been taking medication for a long time.
• Violation of the hormonal background of the body.

How can you get infected

Most people on the planet are carriers of a dormant virus, so you can encounter it anywhere. But the most common way of infection is still considered unprotected intercourse. The virus enters a healthy body through microcracks and even abrasions.

In addition, there are a number of ways to transfer the virus to another person:

• Vertical or from mother to child during childbirth.
• Autoinfection. If the papilloma in the armpits is damaged, the virus quickly spreads to healthy areas of the skin.
• Contact-household way.

Growths may appear in the armpit if:

1. Use the things of the patient (clothes, towels).
2. Neglect personal hygiene.
3. There was direct physical contact.

There is a high risk of contracting this virus in a pool, bath or sauna. HPV can live outside the human body for a long time, it is especially well preserved in places with high humidity. Even trips on public transport can cause papillomas on the neck  or armpits, both in adults and in children.

Symptoms

It is important to say that there is only one and important symptom of virus activation – the appearance of growths or warts. They usually do not cause any discomfort. They don’t even itch. Therefore, papillomas in the armpit go unnoticed for a long time, especially if they are small.

Even if one small formation is found in a child or an adult, then they leave him alone and do nothing with him. But this is completely wrong. They can be very dangerous. If they are injured, then as a result, benign formations can become malignant and develop into an oncological skin disease.

There is an erroneous opinion, a lot of papillomas under the armpits – it means that there are polyps in the intestines  . But quite the opposite. If there are formations on the neck or armpits, then most likely they are also on the intestinal mucosa. But polyps in the intestines do not affect the condition of the skin in the neck and armpits. The causes and treatment in this case are completely different.

What do formations look like?

It is very important to notice and evaluate the condition of the papilloma that has appeared in time. Track whether it grows or not, whether the color changes. Updates might look like this:

• Flat dense growths, slightly rising above the level of the skin. Skin color or light brown.
• Small papillae on the stalk, pinkish or light brown. If they are actively growing, then hanging papillomas are formed.

Flat and hanging papilloma

It often happens that from one small formation the growth turns into one or more large ones. Why are they growing? There is always a lot of sweat in the armpits, and high humidity contributes to the active development of the virus, which is why papillomas grow  in this place much more actively than in another part of the body.

Papillomas on the armpits spread very quickly, causing frequent injuries that can be caused by a razor or clothing. Men also have this problem.

How to treat

Treatment of papilloma under the armpits can be:

1. Medical (conservative). Antiviral drugs and stimulating the immune system are used. If a papilloma appears under the arm of the cause, which weakens the immune system, then the treatment helps.
2. Removal of papilloma by instrumental methods. Removes external manifestations (growths, warts).
3. Complex. Combines both the first and the second option. Most doctors believe that this method is more effective.

If you get rid of formations only by instrumental methods, but do not support the immune system, then growths and warts may appear again. How to remove a papilloma under the arm is decided by the attending doctor. For this use:

• Traditional scalpel.
• Laser.
• Electroknife
• Freezing with liquid nitrogen.

The last three methods are well suited to remove underarm papillomas in children. Procedures are quick and almost pain free. It is important that they do not leave scars.

How to avoid relapse

The reasons for the appearance of papilloma is a decrease in the protective function of the body. What to do after removal so that this problem no longer exists in the life of a person who is a carrier of the virus? What you definitely should not do is continue to smoke and drink alcohol in large quantities. Well, you definitely don’t need to start like that if a person hasn’t had such bad habits before.

You should adjust your daily routine and nutrition. Less nervous and try to avoid stressful situations. At the first signs, that is, the appearance of small formations, contact the doctor. All diseases in the early stages are treated much easier.