Understanding and Treating Warts: Options and Concerns for Patients
Treatment for warts? Last month, I visited a gynecologist thinking it was a herpes diagnosis, but the doctor was unsure if it was genital warts. Later, I went to a dermatologist who confirmed it was genital warts and performed cryotherapy at the clinic. However, I noticed that mo...
Dr. Hong Zhengsheng Reply:
Hello: You can make an appointment with either the obstetrics and gynecology department or the dermatology department. The treatment for warts varies depending on the specific condition, and there are different therapeutic approaches available. If you have any questions regarding...[Read More] Understanding and Treating Warts: Options and Concerns for Patients
Understanding Viral Warts: Transmission, Treatment, and Prevention Tips
About viral warts? Hello Doctor: I visited a dermatology clinic today and was diagnosed with viral warts (on my hands and feet). I have undergone cryotherapy for treatment. I would like to ask the following questions: 1. Can the virus be transmitted to others during its incubatio...
Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Hello: 1. The virus can be contagious during its incubation period. 2. After the onset of symptoms, if other areas are touched, the virus can gradually proliferate until it becomes visible, typically within two to three months. Some lesions may appear simultaneously because the v...[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Transmission, Treatment, and Prevention Tips
Understanding Alopecia Areata: Causes, Treatments, and Recurrence Concerns
Alopecia areata Last year, I noticed a patch of hair loss about the size of a ten-dollar coin. After being diagnosed by a dermatologist, it was identified as alopecia areata. After treatment, my hair grew back, but then I experienced hair loss in another different area. Once both...
Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Hello: (1) The current treatment methods are not incorrect. (2) A small percentage of alopecia areata may continue to recur and cannot be cured; there is currently no definitive cure. (3) The emergence of new areas of hair loss indicates that the disease is still active; one shou...[Read More] Understanding Alopecia Areata: Causes, Treatments, and Recurrence Concerns
Understanding and Treating Brown and Flesh-Colored Skin Bumps
Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English? Hello Doctor: I have developed many small brown and flesh-colored bumps on both sides of my neck, and they seem to be increasing in number. However, they are not painful. If you know what condition this might...
Dr. Jiang Zheen Reply:
It is a benign dermatofibroma that can be left untreated, or you can consult a dermatologist for management. It can be excised, treated with electrosurgery, or cryotherapy. Wishing you peace, and Jesus loves you.[Read More] Understanding and Treating Brown and Flesh-Colored Skin Bumps
Understanding Skin Growths: What to Do About Your Hand Issues
I have developed a bunch of things on my hand that I can't even bear to look at..? At first, I only had one on my hand, but now that I count carefully, there are 13. I feel really gross about it... I'm not sure if they are corns, warts, or something else. I went to a de...
Dr. Hong Zhengsheng Reply:
Dear Student Chen, Hello. Based on your written description, it is currently difficult to ascertain your specific condition. The most significant characteristic of skin diseases is that "seeing is believing, and touching reveals texture." It is indeed challenging to co...[Read More] Understanding Skin Growths: What to Do About Your Hand Issues
Understanding Warts: Transmission Risks and Treatment Options
Wart My boyfriend has common warts on his hand and is currently undergoing cryotherapy. Can they spread to other areas? If he touches his genital area, will he get genital warts? If he touches me, will it transmit? Can kissing transmit the virus? What about linking fingers (not h...
Dr. Hong Zhengsheng Reply:
Hello: Warts are contagious, similar to the common cold, and individuals with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to infection. Therefore, it is recommended that when you notice the described symptoms on your skin, you should promptly visit a public hospital under the De...[Read More] Understanding Warts: Transmission Risks and Treatment Options
Understanding Warts: Types, Treatments, and Infection Risks
The virus that causes warts? Hello, Doctor: 1. Is the virus that causes warts on the hands the same as the virus that causes genital warts? If I have warts on my hands and touch my genital area while showering, can that cause genital warts? 2. I have already received cryotherapy ...
Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Hello: 1. The virus causing warts on the hands is usually a different subtype of human papillomavirus (HPV) than the one that causes genital warts. If warts are present on the hands and one touches the genital area, there is a possibility of transmitting the virus to the genital ...[Read More] Understanding Warts: Types, Treatments, and Infection Risks
Is It Normal to Have Blisters After Cryotherapy Treatment?
Cryotherapy After undergoing cryotherapy, it seems that a blister-like swelling has developed. Is this a normal phenomenon? Thank you.
Dr. Hong Zhengsheng Reply:
Hello, Ah Hong: Some patients may experience a phenomenon where blisters appear after undergoing cryotherapy. If you have any concerns following cryotherapy, you can consult your treating physician in person, which can help resolve any confusion you may have immediately. Thank yo...[Read More] Is It Normal to Have Blisters After Cryotherapy Treatment?
Understanding Plantar Warts: Treatment Options and FAQs
Plantar warts? Hello Dr. Hong: In the past two months, I have developed a wart on the big toe of my left foot that has grown to nearly one centimeter. I have undergone cryotherapy twice, but it seems like there hasn't been much change; it remains the same size, although it h...
Dr. Hong Zhengsheng Reply:
Hello A-Chun: The treatment of warts varies depending on the location of the lesions, the severity of the condition, and the individual's differing responses to various treatment methods. It is recommended that you discuss this directly with your attending physician or consu...[Read More] Understanding Plantar Warts: Treatment Options and FAQs
Understanding Unusual Nail Growth: What Are Those Strange Protrusions?
Strange cuticles at the edge of the nails? Hello Doctor: I have noticed straight, shallow grooves on my toenail for over two years. Recently, two thin, hair-like growths resembling polyps have developed at the U-shaped area above the grooves and the edge of the nail (approximatel...
Dr. Hong Zhengsheng Reply:
Hello Kao: Based on your written description, it is currently difficult to ascertain your specific condition. The main characteristic of skin diseases is that "seeing is believing, and touching reveals texture." It is indeed challenging to convey a complete picture thro...[Read More] Understanding Unusual Nail Growth: What Are Those Strange Protrusions?
Effective Ways to Treat and Prevent Plantar Warts
How can plantar warts be completely cured? Hello... I have a wart on the sole of my right foot. After undergoing cryotherapy, it seems to be healing well~~ but now I've developed three on my left foot. Is there any way to reduce the risk of transmission, and can it be comple...
Dr. Hong Zhengsheng Reply:
Hello Yu: Viral infections are transmitted through small cuts in the skin, so it is important to minimize skin damage and seek treatment from a dermatologist as soon as possible to effectively address the viral infection. Thank you for using "Taiwan e-Hospital" to ask y...[Read More] Effective Ways to Treat and Prevent Plantar Warts
Common Questions About Plantar Warts and HPV Transmission
Some questions about foot warts? I was recently diagnosed with plantar warts on my foot, and I have some questions. 1. Can the virus that causes plantar warts spread to the genital area or other parts of the body? 2. If so, does having HPV in my blood mean that it is also present...
Dr. Hong Zhengsheng Reply:
Hello, I haven't done anything. 1) Foot warts can potentially spread to other areas of the body. 2) HPV does not appear in blood or semen. 3) Same as above. 4) It is contagious, so it is recommended to consult a dermatologist. 5) Washing socks separately is definitely the be...[Read More] Common Questions About Plantar Warts and HPV Transmission
Risks of Infection After Cryotherapy for Keloids: What You Need to Know
excuse me? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask if there is a risk of wound infection after cryotherapy for keloids if large blisters develop. Does a longer duration of freezing yield better results? Thank you.
Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Hello: If a blister ruptures, there is a risk of wound infection. The longer the freezing lasts, the greater the potential damage, which is not necessarily a good thing. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Li-Chen, Dermatologist.[Read More] Risks of Infection After Cryotherapy for Keloids: What You Need to Know
Understanding Transparent Skin Bumps: Causes and Treatments
Transparent protrusion Hello Dr. Jiang, recently I have developed a small transparent bump on my hand. It started with one, but now there are five. My job requires me to be in contact with water for 8 to 10 hours at a time. I tried cutting off the transparent growth, but it keeps...
Dr. Jiang Zheen Reply:
He likely has a viral infection known as a viral wart and should go to a dermatology clinic for cryotherapy. Wishing you peace, Jesus loves you.[Read More] Understanding Transparent Skin Bumps: Causes and Treatments
What Are Those Two Bumps on My Penis? Understanding Skin Concerns
The presence of two raised spots on the penis could be due to several reasons. They may be sebaceous cysts, which are harmless and result from blocked sebaceous glands. Another possibility is pearly penile papules, which are small, benign growths that are common and not a cause f...
Dr. Hong Zhengsheng Reply:
Hello, Ak: Based on your description, it is currently difficult to ascertain your specific medical condition. The most significant characteristic of skin diseases is that they are best assessed through visual observation and tactile examination; it is indeed challenging to convey...[Read More] What Are Those Two Bumps on My Penis? Understanding Skin Concerns
Understanding Viral Warts: Treatment, Prevention, and Immunity Concerns
Viral warts 1. After your recent cryotherapy treatment on October 5th, if you developed a blister that was accidentally popped, there is a risk of infection. To prevent infection, keep the area clean and covered with a sterile bandage. Avoid touching the blister with dirty hands,...
Dr. Jiang Zheen Reply:
Viral warts are a type of contact-transmitted infection. The principle of treatment is to address them as soon as they are discovered until they completely disappear. Once they are gone, the virus is no longer present. To prevent transmission, it is important not to continuously ...[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Treatment, Prevention, and Immunity Concerns
Effective Treatments for Stretch Marks and Keloids in Dermatology
Keloids & Stretch Marks Are there any methods to improve stretch marks? They seem similar to pregnancy marks. Do dermatologists offer treatments for them? Also, I have developed keloids at the site where I received the BCG vaccine as a child. Are there any treatment options a...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
There is no definitively effective treatment for stretch marks. The primary treatment methods for keloids include intralesional injections of medication and/or cryotherapy and/or silicone gel sheets, which can help flatten the lesions, but they cannot be completely eliminated.[Read More] Effective Treatments for Stretch Marks and Keloids in Dermatology
Understanding and Treating Genital Warts: Effective Solutions and Insights
The issue of viral warts? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about warts. They are not located on my genitals but rather on the inner thigh close to the genital area. Although I have undergone treatment, they keep recurring. I have already tried cryotherapy and laser treatment, b...
Dr. Jiang Zheen Reply:
Cauliflower lesions are indeed prone to recurrence, primarily due to their long incubation period. Therefore, continuous monitoring and treatment are essential. Currently, the most effective treatment involves cryotherapy, laser therapy, and electrosurgery, followed by the applic...[Read More] Understanding and Treating Genital Warts: Effective Solutions and Insights
How to Determine the Best Treatment for Warts: Freezing vs. Surgery
How is the treatment method for warts determined? I have a question. Both my brother and I have had experiences with warts. When my brother went to see a doctor, he was treated with cryotherapy. According to him, there were no wounds during the treatment, and he didn't need ...
Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Hello: Generally, dermatologists often recommend cryotherapy as it does not create open wounds, making it easier to care for and less disruptive to daily life. However, in cases of more stubborn lesions, other adjunctive treatment methods may be employed. If you have skin issues,...[Read More] How to Determine the Best Treatment for Warts: Freezing vs. Surgery
Understanding Flat Warts: Treatment Options and Skin Care Tips
Annoying flat warts Hello, doctor. I apologize for bothering you. I have a few questions: 1. I have flat warts, and previously I sought treatment with retinoic acid, but they became larger and more prominent. Why did this happen? So I switched to cryotherapy using direct contac...
Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Hello: 1. It may be a phenomenon of ineffective treatment or paradoxical reaction. 2. The spray method is faster and can penetrate deeper. 3. Skincare products do not have therapeutic effects; you may consult a physician about a new topical immunotherapy. 4. No. Sincerely, Dr. Ch...[Read More] Understanding Flat Warts: Treatment Options and Skin Care Tips