Various neoplasms can appear on any part of the body. Papilloma in the nose appears as often as on the hands , neck.
They are usually benign, but the fact that they can block the nasal passage and make it difficult to breathe is very dangerous. Such formations must be removed, but always under the supervision of the attending physician.
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Reasons for the appearance
Papilloma in the nose appears in the same way as other formations on the body, when the human papillomavirus (HPV) is activated. This virus enters the skin of a healthy person and may not give any manifestations for a long time. Usually, growths occur after a decrease in the protective function of the body.
Immunity is reduced in case of:
- The presence of chronic or acute diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Frequent colds.
- Bad nutrition.
- Low physical activity.
- Long-term use of drugs.
- Regular stress and nervous breakdowns.
- Hormonal changes
- The presence of bad habits in human life (alcohol, tobacco, drugs, overeating).
The virus is often transmitted sexually. But in order for papilloma to appear in the nose, you can get this microorganism in another place. For example, during tactile contact with a carrier of the virus, in a public bath, sauna, swimming pool, water park.
Variety of growths
Nasal papilloma can be of several varieties. Firstly, they can form in the nasal cavity and in its vestibule.
- Neoplasms usually appear in the nasal cavity itself in older people. For children, such an outgrowth is very rare. Such formations look like a small mushroom on a leg or a head of cauliflower. In color, they can be grayish or flesh-colored.
- The formations that appear on the eve of the nasal passage are quite dense, covered with tubercles. Such papillomas in the nose of a child can occur if personal hygiene is not adhered to. Picking your nose with dirty hands will not lead to anything good.
In addition, there is another classification of formations in the nasal cavity:
- Exophytic . Formations most often appear in front of the nasal passage or on the septum. Usually have a reddish color, very dense and bumpy. Such papillomas quickly change size and cause difficulty breathing.
- Inventory . Growths of this type appear in the elderly on the wall or on the septum in the nasal cavity. Papillomas are attached on a thin stalk, so they are easy to injure. Such an effect on the growth can cause severe bleeding. Inverter formations often degenerate into malignant tumors.
It is important to say that papilloma on the nose appears extremely rarely. Due to its placement, it is very easy to detect and at the first manifestations, you should consult a dermatologist. It is he who will advise how to get rid of the neoplasm.
Methods of treatment
Before treating papillomas in the nose, the causes and the strain that caused the appearance of neoplasms must be determined first. For this, it is necessary to pass the necessary laboratory tests. Referral for diagnosis should be given by a qualified specialist.
After the strain of the virus is determined, the doctor will prescribe a treatment that will help remove the papilloma in the nose. This will include medications and hardware removal of papilloma in the nose. Unfortunately, a medicine has not yet been invented that will help to remove HPV from the human body once and for all. What should doctors do in this case? Because people need help.
Then only antiviral drugs are used in combination with vitamins and immunomodulating agents. If the wart has grown in the nose, then such activities will reduce the activity of the virus and help the human immune system to cope with the pathogen much easier.
The next step is to eliminate the external manifestation. Although neoplasms are almost invisible, they cause some discomfort, so they are always removed. How to remove papilloma? This question will be answered by a dermatologist when he prescribes medications. Most often, one of the following procedures is prescribed:
- Excision with a scalpel. The most ancient method, but due to severe trauma, it is chosen very rarely.
- laser correction. quite popular method. They can be used both in the clinic and in the cosmetology salon. Papillomas in the nose, the removal of which is mandatory, are removed very quickly and the recovery period is minimal.
- Radioknife.
- Electrocoagulation.
- Cryodestruction with liquid nitrogen.
The last four removal methods are the most modern, fast and almost painless. In some cases, when the procedure is performed on a delicate area of the body or a low threshold of sensitivity, local anesthesia is used.
If the formation in the nose has grown, drug treatment can also remove the external manifestation. It can be ointments, creams and other preparations, which are presented in a huge assortment in pharmacies. But you can’t assign them to yourself.
Often, patients ask the question, how to remove the build-up at home? Doctors recommend not to resort to traditional medicine methods. Usually, the composition of such drugs includes aggressive substances, and they can adversely affect the mucous membranes of the nose. Before you get rid of papillomas in the nose in an unconventional way, you need to analyze whether a person will lose his sense of smell.
Can papillomas reappear?
If papillomas on the nose reappeared, the treatment of which was carried out under the supervision of a doctor, it means that the patient’s defense system is still working poorly. You need to undergo treatment again, but also pay attention to your lifestyle. Bad habits, insufficient physical activity only exacerbate the situation.
If a person has done everything as the doctor said, but at the same time the papilloma grows again, then you also need to change your eating habits. Add more vegetables and fruits to your diet.
