Dealing with Red Bumps on the Penis: Treatment Options Abroad
Penile issue with a red spot? I previously underwent cryotherapy, but it has recurred. Currently, there is a red, swollen area on my penis, but I am studying abroad and am unsure what topical ointments I can buy for convenient treatment. Thank you. Do you need me to provide a pho...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
No lesions were observed, and it is not possible to determine the issue. If you are very concerned, please seek medical attention promptly.[Read More] Dealing with Red Bumps on the Penis: Treatment Options Abroad
Understanding Cryotherapy for Viral Warts: What to Expect After Treatment
Cryotherapy Today, I visited a dermatology clinic, and the doctor informed me that I have a viral wart on the back of my head. They performed cryotherapy on it, and I currently have the following questions: 1. Shortly after the procedure, it developed into a blister, and I'm...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: 1. Acne ointments can be either exfoliating or anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. If you are unsure which type of ointment you have, if it is an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ointment containing antibiotics, it can be applied to wounds from broken blisters. 2. Whet...[Read More] Understanding Cryotherapy for Viral Warts: What to Expect After Treatment
Managing Plantar Warts: Post-Cryotherapy Care and Common Concerns
Treatment for plantar warts may involve cryotherapy, which can lead to the formation of blisters. After the procedure, proper aftercare is essential. Here are some recommended aftercare methods: 1. **Keep the area clean and dry**: Gently wash the treated area with mild soap and ...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Regarding the causes and treatment of viral warts, you can refer to the detailed introduction on the Dermatology Expert Health Network at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=521. If the blister is large and painful, you can return to the clinic for the physician...[Read More] Managing Plantar Warts: Post-Cryotherapy Care and Common Concerns
Understanding the Duration of Cryotherapy for Hypertrophic Scars
Inquiry about the treatment schedule for hypertrophic scar cryotherapy? Hello Doctor, I previously underwent two sessions each of cryotherapy and electrosurgery for a viral wart. Ultimately, the electrosurgery resolved the wart, but it left a scar... which seems to be hypertrophi...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
You should consult your attending physician about this issue, as they are the most familiar with your condition.[Read More] Understanding the Duration of Cryotherapy for Hypertrophic Scars
Are Warts Contagious? Understanding Risks and Concerns
Is the likelihood of getting warts high? I recently visited a dermatologist, and the doctor said that I have warts on my foot that need to be treated with cryotherapy. However, I previously had eczema in my genital area, and I would like to know if the warts on my foot could be t...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
There is a risk. Without seeing the lesion, it is impossible to determine what the issue is. If you are very concerned, please seek medical attention as soon as possible.[Read More] Are Warts Contagious? Understanding Risks and Concerns
Understanding Scabbing After Cryotherapy for Warts: What to Expect
Cryotherapy for warts results in continuous scabbing? Dear Doctor, I have a wart on the back of my hand that has undergone cryotherapy twice within a month. However, the treated area keeps forming scabs repeatedly. Now that the scab has fallen off, it is forming again. Is this a ...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Without actually seeing the lesion, it is impossible to make a definitive diagnosis. If it is causing significant distress, please seek medical attention as soon as possible.[Read More] Understanding Scabbing After Cryotherapy for Warts: What to Expect
Can Common Warts Appear on the Scrotum? Understanding Transmission and Risks
Can common warts appear on the scrotum? Hello, doctor. I have developed a viral wart on my finger, and after undergoing cryotherapy, it has recurred. I now see similar lesions on my scrotum, approximately 0.5 x 0.5 cm in size. I would like to ask if it is possible for the infecti...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
It is possible for a finger infection to spread to the scrotum, but the likelihood is not very high. Whether it is genital warts can only be determined through examination.[Read More] Can Common Warts Appear on the Scrotum? Understanding Transmission and Risks
Understanding Hand Warts: Infection Risks and Prevention Tips
Viral warts on the hands Hello doctor, I would like to ask a few questions. 1. I have a colleague who has warts on his hand, but he has already completed treatment 2-3 weeks ago. Today, he grabbed my arm with his hand, and I have a cut on my arm that does not bleed but looks li...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
1. Not necessarily. 2. Higher probability of having wounds. 3. If there is residual tissue, there is a risk. 4. Incubation period is 2 to 8 months. 5. Possible, but the probability is low, as hand warts and genital warts are caused by different strains of the virus. 6. ...[Read More] Understanding Hand Warts: Infection Risks and Prevention Tips
Understanding Warts: Transmission, Treatment, and Prevention Tips
Wart virus, skin Hello, doctor. In April, my husband trimmed our son's toenails without realizing that one of them had a viral wart. My husband has athlete's foot and often picks at his feet. At the beginning of June, he mentioned that there was something on the bottom ...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: For a detailed introduction to viral warts, you can refer to the articles on the Dermatology Expert Health Network at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=52 and Care Online at https://www.careonline.com.tw/2017/08/warts.html?m=1. It is recommended to seek early ...[Read More] Understanding Warts: Transmission, Treatment, and Prevention Tips
Understanding Raised Moles in the Armpit: Risks and Removal Options
Axillary protruding mole? Dear Dr. Lee, I have a raised mole (commonly referred to as a skin tag) about 2mm in size under my right armpit. It is light grayish-black in color and has remained relatively unchanged for several years. Since this mole is located in an area that exper...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Based solely on a textual description, it is not possible to accurately diagnose skin diseases, as colloquial terms may differ from formal medical diagnoses. It is recommended to consult a nearby dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis and discuss possible treatment options...[Read More] Understanding Raised Moles in the Armpit: Risks and Removal Options
Understanding Excessive Sweating and Treatment Options for Athlete's Foot
Please feel free to ask your question? Hello, I work in cleaning and wear rubber boots and long pants uniforms every day, even during the hot summer. My sweat glands are particularly active, and during the summer, I get my underwear, outer pants, and clothes completely soaked whi...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Sweating is a normal physiological (thermoregulatory) mechanism. Athlete's foot and toenail fungus cannot be treated with light therapy or cryotherapy.[Read More] Understanding Excessive Sweating and Treatment Options for Athlete's Foot
Understanding Viral Warts: Risks, Treatments, and Common Concerns
Viral warts, virus Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a few questions. 1. Two days ago, I touched fish with my finger, forgetting that I had an adhesive bandage on a finger with a viral wart, and then I licked my finger. I have been applying salicylic acid, and my tongue ha...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
1. There is a risk. 2. There is a possibility. 3. The lesion is not visible, so it cannot be determined. 4. The lesion is not visible, so I cannot answer you. 5. It cannot be determined. 6. I do not understand your question.[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Risks, Treatments, and Common Concerns
Can Cryotherapy Spread Viral Warts Among Multiple Patients?
Cryotherapy 147429 In cryotherapy, if a nurse treats multiple patients using the same cup and cotton swabs for different areas such as frozen feet, hands, or genital regions, is there a risk of transmitting different viral warts?
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
The chances are very low, so there's no need to worry too much.[Read More] Can Cryotherapy Spread Viral Warts Among Multiple Patients?
Can You Use the Same Cryotherapy Tool for Skin Tags and Warts?
Cryotherapy There are several skin-colored and brown small skin tags (about the size of a grain of salt) on your neck, and you also have viral warts on the soles of your feet. Can you use the same container and cotton swab to freeze the warts on your feet and then freeze the skin...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
The probability is low.[Read More] Can You Use the Same Cryotherapy Tool for Skin Tags and Warts?
Understanding Warts: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention for Families
Hand viral warts Hello, doctor. Following up on my previous question, I have some additional inquiries. Last week, I trimmed my son's toenails and noticed a growth that looks like a wart inside one of them. He and my husband visited a dermatologist the week before, and it wa...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
1. Probability issue 2. No 3. It was transmitted earlier; the typical incubation period is about 2 to 8 months. 4. In a dry environment, it lasts about 24 hours. 5. The incubation period is approximately 2 to 8 months. 6. Not necessary. 7. Rain??? 8. Treat as soon a...[Read More] Understanding Warts: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention for Families
Understanding Viral Warts: Transmission Risks and Treatment Insights
Viral warts in the armpit? Hello, I would like to ask about a growth under my armpit that looks like a skin tag. After seeing a dermatologist, it was confirmed to be a viral wart, and I underwent cryotherapy. After returning home, I applied the cryotherapy ointment and accidental...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: The causes and treatments of viral warts can be referenced in the article on the Dermatology Expert Health Network at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=52. Human papillomavirus (HPV) can be transmitted through contact with skin or mucous membranes, so it is re...[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Transmission Risks and Treatment Insights
Can You Use Salicylic Acid on Blisters After Cryotherapy for Warts?
Can salicylic acid be applied to blisters after cryotherapy for viral warts? Hello, doctor. Yesterday, I had cryotherapy on my finger and developed a large blister. I'm unsure whether I should apply salicylic acid (Duofilm, a small yellow liquid that looks like nail polish)....
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Wait for the wound to heal, then consult your attending physician.[Read More] Can You Use Salicylic Acid on Blisters After Cryotherapy for Warts?
Understanding Genital Warts: Safe Pregnancy and STI Concerns
Genital warts Hello, doctor. My husband previously had small black spots on his genital area (possibly because we had unprotected sex). He has already seen a doctor for treatment, and that doctor said it didn't look like genital warts. He mentioned it might be caused by a vi...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: First, it is important to determine the specific diagnosis of the lesions on the patient's genitalia in order to implement preventive measures. Currently, only the human papillomavirus (HPV) has a vaccine available that can prevent genital warts (condylomata acuminata...[Read More] Understanding Genital Warts: Safe Pregnancy and STI Concerns
Understanding the Diagnosis of Anogenital Warts vs. Viral Warts
Diagnosis of warts? Hello, doctor. Typically, if warts are located at the base of the penis, would the diagnosis be A630 Anogenital (venereal) warts or B079 Viral wart, unspecified? After undergoing cryotherapy, the lesion fell off within a week. The doctor did not mention condyl...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: For a detailed introduction to viral warts, you can refer to the article on the Dermatology Expert Health Network at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=52. Common types of viral warts can be classified into common warts, plantar warts, flat warts, or genital wa...[Read More] Understanding the Diagnosis of Anogenital Warts vs. Viral Warts
Persistent Foot Warts: Is Freezing Treatment Enough?
The foot warts did not improve despite undergoing cryotherapy! A growth on the foot resembling a corn has been diagnosed by a doctor as a plantar wart. After undergoing cryotherapy for several months, there has been no improvement, and pain has developed, affecting mobility. Shou...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Without actually seeing the lesion, it is impossible to determine the issue. If it is causing significant distress, please seek medical attention as it can only be addressed after evaluation.[Read More] Persistent Foot Warts: Is Freezing Treatment Enough?