Understanding Paronychia and Granulation Tissue Treatment Options
Paronychia and Granuloma Hello Doctor, I have paronychia on my ring finger, and there is granulation tissue growing nearby, along with redness and swelling. At the first clinic, they performed cryotherapy on the granulation tissue. Four days later, I visited a second clinic, and ...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Granulation tissue is typically treated with cryotherapy, and if any residual tissue remains after it falls off, another treatment can be performed approximately two weeks later. Some inflammation after cryotherapy is normal.[Read More] Understanding Paronychia and Granulation Tissue Treatment Options
Understanding Viral Warts: Transmission Risks and Treatment Duration
Viral warts issue Hello Dr. Lee, I have a viral wart on my right hand, and I am very worried about it spreading to other areas, especially since I need to touch my scalp and body while showering. I would like to know how high the risk of transmission is. I am currently undergoing...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: For a detailed introduction to viral warts, you can refer to the article on Care Online at https://www.careonline.com.tw/2017/08/warts.html. Since human papillomavirus (HPV) is contagious, it is recommended to treat the lesions completely as early as possible. You can find...[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Transmission Risks and Treatment Duration
Is Cryotherapy for Epidermal Nevus Covered by Health Insurance?
Cryotherapy - Epidermal Nevus Hello doctor, I would like to ask if cryotherapy for epidermal nevi is covered by health insurance, or is it an out-of-pocket expense? Thank you.
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Laser treatment can yield better results.[Read More] Is Cryotherapy for Epidermal Nevus Covered by Health Insurance?
Fastest Treatments for Plantar Warts: Freezing vs. Topical Medications
What is the fastest way to treat viral warts? What is the fastest method to treat plantar warts? Is cryotherapy more effective than topical medications, or can both methods be used together?
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Cryotherapy combined with wart treatment solution.[Read More] Fastest Treatments for Plantar Warts: Freezing vs. Topical Medications
Understanding and Treating Calluses and Dead Skin on Feet
Calluses on the soles of the feet? Hello Doctor: My father has had calluses or dead skin on the soles of his feet for several years. A few years ago, he visited a dermatology clinic for about a year, where he was treated with cryotherapy. However, he mentioned that after a year, ...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Based solely on the textual description, it is not possible to accurately diagnose a skin condition. The presence of calluses or dead skin on the soles of the feet can have many causes, including viral warts, plantar warts, or corns. If the affected area is extensive, it c...[Read More] Understanding and Treating Calluses and Dead Skin on Feet
Post-Treatment Care for Viral Warts: Managing Wound Healing and Symptoms
Post-treatment management of viral warts? Hello, Doctor. I have had several viral warts in the past, which I have treated with cryotherapy. However, after my recent treatment, my doctor advised me to use a wart removal solution as an adjunct therapy. I understand that the main in...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Without actually seeing the lesion, it is impossible to determine the issue. You should consult your attending physician, as they are the most familiar with your condition.[Read More] Post-Treatment Care for Viral Warts: Managing Wound Healing and Symptoms
Consulting a Dermatologist: Concerns About a Mole on the Elbow
Inquiry Consultation Dear Dr. Lee, I recently developed a mole located on the inner side of my right elbow, specifically in the middle-right area of the joint crease. The mole is approximately 0.1 cm in size and is flat, not raised. Currently, there are no changes to the mole. I...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: The evolution of common pigmented nevi can range from benign nevi to dysplastic nevi, or malignant melanoma. For a detailed introduction to melanoma, you can refer to the article on Care Online: https://www.careonline.com.tw/2017/07/melanoma.html. Question 1: Based on th...[Read More] Consulting a Dermatologist: Concerns About a Mole on the Elbow
Understanding Plantar Warts: Treatment Options and Concerns
Questions about plantar warts? My mother has had warts on the soles of her feet since the year before last. Due to her busy schedule and a lack of motivation to see a doctor during the winter, she has not received proper treatment. Finally, I managed to persuade her to see a derm...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: For a detailed introduction to viral warts, you can refer to the article on Care Online at https://www.careonline.com.tw/2017/08/warts.html. If cryotherapy and topical medications do not yield satisfactory results, you may also consider electrosurgery or outpatient surgery...[Read More] Understanding Plantar Warts: Treatment Options and Concerns
Post-Cryotherapy Pigmentation Issues After Viral Wart Treatment
Post-treatment pigmentation after cryotherapy for viral warts? Hello Doctor: I recently had viral warts on my face, and the doctor performed cryotherapy on me about seven times. However, I now have a large area of significant hyperpigmentation on my face. The doctor later prescri...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Generally, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation will gradually fade. In addition to taking oral tranexamic acid, you can also supplement with vitamin C and ensure proper sun protection, reapplying every 2-3 hours. If there is a poor reaction to azelaic acid, you may conside...[Read More] Post-Cryotherapy Pigmentation Issues After Viral Wart Treatment
Can You Get Vaccinated with a Plantar Wart?
Can warts caused by viruses be vaccinated against? I recently developed a plantar wart on the sole of my foot and underwent cryotherapy last week. The doctor mentioned that it would take a month to fall off. Can I receive a vaccine before it falls off, or should I wait until it h...
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Sure.[Read More] Can You Get Vaccinated with a Plantar Wart?
Effective Strategies to Prevent and Manage Viral Warts Spread
Viral warts are highly contagious? As a child, I had a viral wart on my toe, and before entering college, another one appeared on my right foot. I didn't address it, and recently it has spread significantly, even to my right hand fingers. After undergoing cryotherapy, I have...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
1. Aggressive treatment until none are left. 2. Therefore, aggressive treatment is necessary. 3. It is possible.[Read More] Effective Strategies to Prevent and Manage Viral Warts Spread
Understanding Viral Warts Treatment: Is My Skin Healing Properly?
Treatment issues for viral warts? Hello, about a year and a half ago, I was diagnosed with a viral wart on my palm, and I underwent cryotherapy for over a year. Later, after moving, I switched to a different dermatologist who prescribed Duoflim wart treatment solution for me to a...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Observation is still necessary; after the treatment of viral warts, it is important to monitor for at least 6 months before confirming complete healing.[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts Treatment: Is My Skin Healing Properly?
Understanding Skin Tags: When to Worry and Seek Medical Advice
Subcutaneous granulation tissue There is a granulation tissue on my groin that I've had since I was young. Recently, I've noticed that it hurts when I touch or rub it, and I've observed that the edges of the granulation tissue have become red. I visited a dermatolo...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
No lesions were observed, making it difficult to determine the issue. If it is a polyp, most are typically treated with cryotherapy or laser removal.[Read More] Understanding Skin Tags: When to Worry and Seek Medical Advice
Can I Use Makeup After Treating Flat Warts on My Eyelids?
Flat warts cosmetics Hello, doctor! I have flat warts on my eyelids, and I haven't been particularly careful to avoid them while applying makeup. I recently underwent cryotherapy! After the treatment, can I continue using my previous eyeshadow or cushion foundation products?...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Yes, viruses quickly die after leaving human cells.[Read More] Can I Use Makeup After Treating Flat Warts on My Eyelids?
Impact of Bandaging After Cryotherapy for Warts: What You Should Know
After cryotherapy for viral warts? I would like to ask the doctor about a growth on my left thumb. I visited a dermatologist who diagnosed it as a wart. After receiving cryotherapy, I am concerned about potential reinfection and touching the area, so I applied a breathable adhesi...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: For a detailed introduction to viral warts, you can refer to the article on Care Online at https://www.careonline.com.tw/2017/08/warts.html. Using breathable adhesive bandages will not affect the treatment's efficacy. If the skin condition does not improve or worsens,...[Read More] Impact of Bandaging After Cryotherapy for Warts: What You Should Know
Red Bump on Penis: Itchy and Uncertain - What Could It Be?
There is a red bump on the penis that is slightly itchy? Previously at the Veterans General Hospital, I had a white growth on my penis that a dermatologist immediately identified as a wart. They performed cryotherapy (one session), and after six months, only a dark scar remained....
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
No lesions were observed, and it is not possible to determine the issue. If this is causing significant distress, please seek medical attention promptly.[Read More] Red Bump on Penis: Itchy and Uncertain - What Could It Be?
Post-Cryotherapy Concerns for Corns: When to Seek Medical Advice?
I have some questions after undergoing cryotherapy for my plantar warts and would like to consult a physician? Yesterday, I discovered that the sole of my left foot hurts when I walk. Upon inspection, I found a growth and suspected it might be a corn. I immediately visited a derm...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
It is normal to experience pain after cryotherapy, and you can take acetaminophen for relief. For any other questions, you should consult your attending physician, as they are most familiar with your condition.[Read More] Post-Cryotherapy Concerns for Corns: When to Seek Medical Advice?
Understanding Cryotherapy for Viral Warts: What to Expect
Cryotherapy Hello Doctor, around June, I had an acrylic piece puncture my fingertip. Initially, when I consulted a dermatologist, the doctor mentioned that it would expel on its own and advised not to worry. However, since then, I have been experiencing a persistent sensation of ...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: After liquid nitrogen cryotherapy, you may experience sensations similar to frostbite and pain. It is recommended to continue follow-up visits for treatment until the skin returns to a condition similar to the surrounding normal skin. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Cryotherapy for Viral Warts: What to Expect
Risks of HIV Infection During Cryotherapy: What You Need to Know
What is the risk of contracting HIV during cryotherapy? Hello, doctor. Here’s the situation: I have warts on the foreskin of my penis, so I went to a dermatologist for cryotherapy. The doctor used a cotton swab dipped in liquid nitrogen to apply it to the affected area for the tr...
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Not possible.[Read More] Risks of HIV Infection During Cryotherapy: What You Need to Know
Understanding Dermatology's Role in Treating Genital Warts: Cryotherapy vs. Electrosurgery
The scope of dermatology and cryotherapy? Hello Doctor, a few days ago I visited a gynecologist and was diagnosed with genital warts, which are located as a raised lesion on the labia minora. The gynecologist mentioned that I could also go to a dermatologist for cryotherapy, whic...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
It is possible, but it depends on the experience of each physician, as not every physician has performed the procedure.[Read More] Understanding Dermatology's Role in Treating Genital Warts: Cryotherapy vs. Electrosurgery