Papillomas are benign skin lesions. The common name is "moles," but they should not be confused with moles, i.e., "olives". They are a fairly common skin condition.
They are usually small in size, round, either sessile or pedunculated, smooth-surfaced or cauliflower-like, protruding but benign, and cause no concern. If a papilla is quite large with a thin stalk, it is called a hanging terminal. They usually appear in groups close to each other. Their color varies, from skin color to brown or even dark brown.
Papillomas appear equally often on both leaves. It is estimated that 60% of the general population has papillomas. They occur more frequently in overweight or obese people, during pregnancy (perhaps due to weight gain and hormonal fluctuations), in people with endocrinological diseases (thyroid diseases - diabetes), and with a hereditary predisposition.
Papillomas are asymptomatic. However, they are annoying as they itch and burn, especially in the summer, and may lead to minor injuries or inflammation.
Their proliferation is due to mild injury, such as friction with a sponge, chain hanging around the neck, or shaving.
It is recommended that papillomas be removed for cosmetic and health reasons, as removing them will reduce the risk of them spreading or bleeding and triggering further inflammation.
Their removal can be done by:
- Cryotherapy
- Diathermocoagulation
- Surgical removal
- Laser
