Papilloma are lumps which appear over the skin, usually raised an outward-growing. Papillomas are non-cancerous, non-aggressive and do not spread. They are also known as warts and can be formed on side of the body on moist tissues lining such as guts or airways and they do not cause long term health problems.
What are the causes of papilloma?Human Papilloma virus (HPV) is one of the cause of papilloma. Damaged skin can also cause papilloma. Scratching or picking a wart can lead to infection.
People usually get them treated as they cause low self esteem due to their appearance and are not concerned about the growth as they are benign unless the doctor confirms it. People treat it, as they cause pain, irritation and the appearance starts to change. Many a times they do not show any symptoms.
The different treatments available to treat papilloma are:-
Cautery
Excision
Laser surgery
Cryotherapy
Liquid nitrogen
One must visit a dermatologist if the growth spreads to other regions