What Is Papilloma?
3. Causes
In most cases, papillomas are caused by the common human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus will sometimes be able to penetrate into the skin, and the virus’s DNA will enter the skin’s cells. This can then cause the cells to begin to multiply, resulting in what we commonly recognize as warts.
This is most likely to occur where the skin has been damaged, allowing the HPV virus to get in. Research has shown that other potential causes of papillomas include smoking. Regardless of the cause, papillomas are nearly always nothing to be concerned about, albeit asides from some minor symptoms in some cases.
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