HPV can lead to many other complications, symptoms and related diseases. Perhaps the most important being cancer, though this isn’t the only thing that can develop as a result of HPV.
Genital warts
Genital warts are the visible sign of HPV types 6 and 11. However, there is a common misconception that venereal HPV means genital warts. Only 6 and 11 cause genital warts, but the entire list of venereal HPV includes types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68, and 73. 6 and 11 do not typically lead to cancer, though types 16 and 18 are responsible for about seventy percent of cervical cancer.
Dealing with genital warts is unpleasant, of course, but fortunately, genital warts are not a terminal disease and, once they clear up, will leave nothing but, in some cases, a bit of scar tissue. So in short, venereal HPV can lead to cancer, but genital warts do not.
Common Warts
Caused by cutaneous HPV types, such as strains 1 and 2, common warts appear on the hands and feet, or even on the elbows and knees. These are identified by their cauliflower-like appearance. With the right wart treatment, common warts can be cleared up in just a week or two. It is said that the majority of people will contract common warts as children. Nobody wants warts, but in comparison to some of the other HPV associated diseases and symptoms, an ugly bump on the finger isn’t so bad.
Respiratory papillomatosis
Respiratory papillomatosis is a condition wherein warts form along the larynx and other areas of the respiratory tract. The condition results in trouble breathing and these warts can recur quite frequently. In rare cases, repetitive surgery may be required. Respiratory papillomatosis can lead to cancer but, fortunately, this is rare.
Respiratory papillomatosis is one of the most unpleasant conditions that can occur as a result of HPV, but, luckily, one of the rarest, as well. Respiratory papillomatosis is caused by HPV types 6 and 11, the same strains that cause genital warts, and may be contracted through oral sex.
Epidermodysplasia verruciformis
Also known as lewandowsky-lutz dysplasia, epidermodysplasia verruciformis, is, luckily, incredibly rare. Because of the few case studies available, a lot still isn’t quite known about this disease, though it’s thought to be caused by HPV types 5 and 8.
The condition seems to only occur in immunocompromised patients. Epidermodysplasia verruciformis is a skin condition characterized by scaly papules and macules growing in various places throughout the surfaces of the skin, particularly on the hands and feet.
Various studies differ with regards to when the condition most commonly begins showing signs. Some reports put this period at early childhood, others in the teen years, and others in middle age.
There is no known cure as of now, and treatment tends to focus on the removal of tumoral lesions and preventing recurring breakouts. Research is still beinh conducted and, again, fortunately, this is an incredibly rare condition.
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