Understanding Plantar Warts: Treatment Options and When to Seek Surgery
Warts on the soles of the feet? I started treatment a few weeks before the Lunar New Year, but I stopped going because I lost my health insurance card. Now that it's after the New Year, I'm concerned whether this will lead to needing surgery, or if I can continue with t...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: If the lesion shows no significant changes, cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen can be continued. Additionally, if there is a single, more stubborn lesion, some patients may choose to undergo excisional surgery under local anesthesia in an outpatient setting. Thank you. Wishi...[Read More] Understanding Plantar Warts: Treatment Options and When to Seek Surgery
Understanding Blisters After Cryotherapy for Warts: What to Do?
Blister formation after cryotherapy for warts? I recently went to the dermatologist for cryotherapy to treat warts on my foot, but a few hours after the treatment, blisters formed. Is this normal? The dermatologist also gave me a wart treatment solution to apply once a day. Shoul...
Dr. Yang Zhiya Reply:
After cryotherapy, some individuals may experience stronger reactions and develop blisters. At this time, do not pop the blisters, and it is advisable to postpone the application of wart treatment solutions. It is recommended to wait until the blisters have absorbed and resolved ...[Read More] Understanding Blisters After Cryotherapy for Warts: What to Do?
Effective Treatments and Prevention for Plantar Warts: Your Guide
Plantar warts? Hello Doctor: I have had warts on the soles of my feet and underwent several cryotherapy treatments, and finally, they healed! However, after a week, I discovered a small wart in a new location... What vitamins should I take to boost my immunity? I have disinfected...
Dr. Guo Fengsheng Reply:
It is likely that there was an infection present earlier, but it went unnoticed due to its small size. Consuming Job's tears may be helpful, but treatment is still necessary. It is recommended to replace the shoes that were frequently worn to prevent reinfection. There are n...[Read More] Effective Treatments and Prevention for Plantar Warts: Your Guide
Timing and Method for Using Wart Removal Liquid After Cryotherapy
Timing and Method for Using Post-Cryotherapy Wart Treatment Solution Hello, doctor! Last year, I developed a wart on my big toe joint and underwent cryotherapy twice. It seemed to have resolved, but it recurred this year. On Tuesday, I received spray cryotherapy, and the doctor p...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Hello: Wart solution is a medication that has keratolytic properties. I believe it can be used after the wart has fallen off; however, if there are still lesions present or if the wound has dried but the wart has not fallen off, it can be applied. It should not be used on blister...[Read More] Timing and Method for Using Wart Removal Liquid After Cryotherapy
Understanding Wart Transmission and Precautions During Incubation
The incubation period for warts and their transmission? Hello Dr. Huang, my colleague has a viral wart on their finger and has undergone cryotherapy once. I have not had direct skin contact with them, but there have been a few instances where I touched shared items, such as the p...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Hello: The transmission rate of warts is actually not very high, so being overly cautious about common warts on others will only increase anxiety, unless the patient is someone you are closely in contact with. Maintaining a calm mindset in daily life is the best approach. Wishing...[Read More] Understanding Wart Transmission and Precautions During Incubation
Effective Laser Treatments for Facial Spots: What You Need to Know
Post-laser surgery 1. Is the laser treatment effective if the spots only resulted in redness and swelling without any bleeding or scabbing? 2. Which type of laser is most effective for quickly removing spots? 3. How many days after laser surgery can a triple-action ointment b...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Hello: 1. It may still be effective; your spots are of a type that cannot be completely removed in one session. 2. Ruby laser, but it is currently a rare and precious model. 3. The wound will heal in about a week. 4. The results are not satisfactory. Wishing you success.[Read More] Effective Laser Treatments for Facial Spots: What You Need to Know
Effectiveness of Liquid Nitrogen Laser for Treating Facial Spots
Cryolaser Is liquid nitrogen cryotherapy effective for spots that have been present since elementary school? The spots are concentrated on the left side of the face and neck. What are the post-operative care instructions? Thank you.
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Hello: "Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen" is not the same as "laser treatment"; the two are completely different. You should personally visit a dermatologist for an examination, diagnosis, and to evaluate the best course of action. I'm sorry, but online d...[Read More] Effectiveness of Liquid Nitrogen Laser for Treating Facial Spots
Laser Treatment for Corns: Pain, Recovery, and Insurance Coverage Explained
Issues with Laser Treatment for Corns I developed two plantar warts (one on the left foot and one on the right foot) while serving in the military at the age of 24 (in 1992). After undergoing surgical excision in 1997 and cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen) in 2003, the warts still rea...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Hello: First, it is important to distinguish whether the diagnosis is a corn or a viral wart. This should be determined by a clinical physician through direct examination. A corn is a thickened skin area that develops due to improper pressure on the foot, usually related to the a...[Read More] Laser Treatment for Corns: Pain, Recovery, and Insurance Coverage Explained
Understanding Painful Bumps on Toes: Is It a Corn?
There is a hard lump on the toe? Hello, doctor. I have a small hard lump on my toe that hurts when I press on it. Is this what is referred to as a corn? Will the corn heal?
Dr. Mao Mingya Reply:
Hello: Corns on the toes primarily occur in areas under pressure, but it is important to differentiate them from another condition called viral warts. The distinction between the two is that corns are caused by pressure and appear in weight-bearing areas, while viral warts are ca...[Read More] Understanding Painful Bumps on Toes: Is It a Corn?
How to Effectively Treat and Remove Keloids on Your Skin?
How to remove keloids? What medications can be applied for keloids? How long does it take to resolve?
Dr. Du Zhiqiang Reply:
Dear Ah-Hsuan, Keloids are a common issue related to hypertrophic scar tissue of the skin. Depending on the size of the lesion, the most common treatment involves local injection of corticosteroids. Cryotherapy using liquid nitrogen is also an option. For those concerned about p...[Read More] How to Effectively Treat and Remove Keloids on Your Skin?
Understanding and Treating a Bump on the Nose: Dermatologist Insights
There is an extra piece of flesh on the tip of the nose? I may have developed a small raised area on the center of my nose due to previous acne that didn't heal properly (I'm not entirely sure). It is a circular bump with a radius of 0.2 cm and protrudes about 0.05 cm (...
Dr. Du Zhiqiang Reply:
Dear Miss QQ, From the description, it is understood that young individuals who frequently develop acne may experience inflammation or squeezing, leading to scarring, which could result in hypertrophic scars or fibrotic lesions. A clinical diagnosis is necessary, and treatment o...[Read More] Understanding and Treating a Bump on the Nose: Dermatologist Insights
Effective Treatments for Facial Warts: Seeking Permanent Solutions
Several warts have developed on the face? I have several warts on my face and have visited multiple dermatologists without much improvement. I have undergone several cryotherapy treatments, but the warts remain the same. I would like to ask the doctor how I can achieve a permanen...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Hello: Common warts on the face are generally easier to treat, while flat warts are much more challenging. Without seeing you in person, I cannot provide an assessment. I recommend that you consult a dermatologist in person to discuss your condition. Wishing you peace and good he...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Facial Warts: Seeking Permanent Solutions
Understanding Pigmented Scars from Cryotherapy: Causes and Solutions
Pigmented scars left by cryotherapy? Hello Dr. Huang: I have many moles on my body, which I find unattractive, so I have always wanted to have them removed. Previously, I did not do thorough research and was misled by a friend to go to a hospital where a doctor used liquid nitrog...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Hello! Without seeing the individual, it is difficult to determine whether it is a true scar or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Generally speaking, cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen is unlikely to cause true scars; instead, it often results in hyperpigmentation, which will fa...[Read More] Understanding Pigmented Scars from Cryotherapy: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Calluses, Warts, and Acne in Pediatric Dermatology
Hyperkeratosis of the soles, viral warts, and acne? Hello Dr. Huang, Recently, I consulted you regarding my child (2 years old) who had a persistent corn on the sole of their foot. We visited your clinic, and you mentioned that the lesion under the big toe resembled a viral wart...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Hello: 1. Keratinization refers to the thickening of the stratum corneum in the skin, which can also mean the formation of calluses. 2. This should be a product name; I cannot provide an answer without knowing the ingredients of this medication. 3. Please follow up at the origina...[Read More] Understanding Calluses, Warts, and Acne in Pediatric Dermatology
Effective Treatments for Keloids: Laser, Steroids, and More
Keloid What are the treatment options for keloids on the chest? Can laser therapy, steroid injections, and Latisse be used?
Dr. Jiang Yujiao Reply:
Hello: For keloids on the chest, treatments typically include topical steroids, steroid injections, laser therapy, or cryotherapy. The immunomodulator you might be referring to is Melderma. Additionally, applying silicone gel sheets or silicone ointment can also be beneficial.[Read More] Effective Treatments for Keloids: Laser, Steroids, and More
Understanding Warts: Transmission, Treatment, and Aftercare Tips
Wart Doctor: Hello, I developed a small wart about 0.1 cm in diameter on my hand last month. I learned from my doctor that it is contagious. I have a few questions: 1. During this time, I used a vaginal suppository. If I touched the outer edge of the vagina, could I transmit the ...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: Warts are contagious through direct contact, and they can be transmitted as long as there is a break in the skin. After cryotherapy, blisters or blood blisters may form; if they break, a dressing change is necessary. Having a wound will not affect the shedding of the scab.[Read More] Understanding Warts: Transmission, Treatment, and Aftercare Tips
Are Warts and Corns the Same? Understanding Skin Conditions
Are corns and warts the same? I consulted a doctor a few months ago because I developed a small bump on my cheek that resembled a skin tag; it was neither painful nor bothersome. From a distance, it looked like a raised mole. About ten days ago, I visited a dermatology clinic, an...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: Warts are an infection caused by the human papillomavirus, while corns are a type of keratinization disorder. If a physician prescribes a keratolytic medication, they may include this diagnosis in order to prescribe it. Generally, cryotherapy can treat both conditions! App...[Read More] Are Warts and Corns the Same? Understanding Skin Conditions
Effective Treatments for Acne Scars on Your Hands: A Dermatologist's Guide
Acne scars on the hands? I would like to ask the doctor! I used to frequently get pimples on my arms and would often squeeze them. Now, I have small pockmarks all over my hands as a result! They are unsightly, and I would like to know if there are any methods to remove the scars ...
Dr. Jiang Yujiao Reply:
Hello: There are three possible conditions for acne scars on the arm: 1. Depressed scars - can be treated with laser resurfacing. 2. Raised scars, known as keloids - can be treated with topical or intralesional corticosteroids or cryotherapy. 3. It may not be a medical scar but r...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Acne Scars on Your Hands: A Dermatologist's Guide
Understanding the Transmission and Risks of Genital Warts: A Patient's Inquiry
Cauliflower Hello Doctor, I recently visited a doctor due to itching in the genital area. The doctor mentioned that besides bacterial vaginosis, I also have genital warts, and it seems that the condition is quite severe. Since I have not engaged in penetrative intercourse or oral...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: Genital warts are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, typically transmitted through sexual contact. Some individuals may indirectly transmit the virus to the perineal area if they have warts in other locations. Due to the often prolonged incubation period, whic...[Read More] Understanding the Transmission and Risks of Genital Warts: A Patient's Inquiry
Effective Treatments for Anal Warts: What You Need to Know
Anal warts If you have a cauliflower-like growth (approximately 1-2 cm) inside the anus, what treatment options are available? Which department should I visit at Hsinchu City Hospital? I have been using a wart treatment, but it persists. Is outpatient surgery an option?
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: You can seek treatment from a colorectal surgeon using electrosurgery. If a dermatologist can see it, cryotherapy can be used. Both Wartrol and Aldara can treat warts (these are relatively less painful methods).[Read More] Effective Treatments for Anal Warts: What You Need to Know