Understanding the Contagiousness of Frozen Warts After Treatment
Cryotherapy for viral warts Three months ago, I developed a growth on my foot, which I initially thought was a corn, so I ignored it. However, it kept getting bigger. After visiting a dermatologist, I learned that it is a viral wart. I have undergone two cryotherapy treatments, a...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Regarding the causes and treatment of 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. It is generally recommended to continue treatment until the skin lesions are completely healed and...[Read More] Understanding the Contagiousness of Frozen Warts After Treatment
Effective Itch Relief for Hypertrophic Scars: What You Need to Know
Is there a way to relieve itching caused by keloids? Hello Doctor, I have a keloid measuring 5x1 cm. I have received steroid injections 24 times and cryotherapy 3 times, alternating between these two treatments. Currently, I have not seen any softening or reduction in the keloid,...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Injection therapy can effectively relieve itching.[Read More] Effective Itch Relief for Hypertrophic Scars: What You Need to Know
Quick Recovery Tips After Cryotherapy for Corns on Feet
How to quickly recover from a wart after cryotherapy? Today, I underwent my second cryotherapy session (one on the left foot and five to six on the right foot). After the treatment, the pain is still the same as the first time, and it has made mobility difficult. I would like to ...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: After cryotherapy, you can wear air-cushioned shoes or soft-soled shoes to reduce pressure on the corn. It is recommended that you discuss this situation with your treating physician, who can assess the current condition of your corn and the response after cryotherapy to a...[Read More] Quick Recovery Tips After Cryotherapy for Corns on Feet
Post-Treatment Swelling and Pain: Is It Normal After Wart Removal?
Post-treatment swelling and pain? The doctor prescribed a medication that looks like nail polish for me to apply to the warts. The skin on the bottom of my foot peeled off two days ago, and now it hurts to walk. It feels swollen, similar to after cryotherapy, and I experience som...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Most viral warts may be treated with topical wart treatment solutions. For the usage instructions of these solutions, you can refer to the educational article from the Dermatology Department of National Taiwan University Hospital at https://www.ntuh.gov.tw/derm/healthcareC...[Read More] Post-Treatment Swelling and Pain: Is It Normal After Wart Removal?
Comparing Wart Treatments: Local vs. Imported Medications
Medications for Warts Doctor, if I purchase a Taiwanese brand medication (Rod) due to the high price of Ledaig, will there be a difference in effectiveness? Additionally, I have been troubled by my warts for a while now; they always recur after cryotherapy, which is quite frustra...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: The active ingredients in branded medications and local medications are essentially the same. For information on genital warts, you can refer to the article on the Dermatology Expert Health Network at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=154 and the article by Dr...[Read More] Comparing Wart Treatments: Local vs. Imported Medications
Understanding Viral Warts Near the Nail: Treatment Options and Recovery
Viral warts near the nails? Hello Dr. Lee, I have a viral wart on the side of my little finger nail measuring approximately 0.5 cm by 0.2 cm. After undergoing about 8 to 9 cryotherapy sessions, the wart has increased in size (now measuring 0.8 cm by up to 0.5 cm), and the nail be...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Regarding the causes and treatment of 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. For a single viral wart, in addition to cryotherapy, you may also consider electrosurgery or surgi...[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts Near the Nail: Treatment Options and Recovery
Understanding Post-Cryotherapy Skin Changes: What to Expect
Cryotherapy After completing a cryotherapy session, I noticed that after showering and applying medication, the dead skin on the bottom of my foot started to peel off, revealing an invasive-looking indentation filled with many thread-like structures that felt like skin being pull...
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 soon as possible. A proper examination is necessary to identify the problem and determine the appropriate course of action.[Read More] Understanding Post-Cryotherapy Skin Changes: What to Expect
Understanding Warts: Treatment, Contagion, and Prevention Tips
Questions related to warts? Hello Dr. Lee, I have been undergoing treatment for my warts for over five months now, with warts on both my hands and feet. I have tried CO2 laser, dye laser, topical wart treatments, and cryotherapy, and I am currently continuing with cryotherapy. I ...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Regarding the introduction of viral warts, you can refer to the article on the Dermatology Expert Health Network at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Index.aspx?CID=14. Generally speaking, the contagiousness of viral warts is not very strong, and the human papillomavirus (HP...[Read More] Understanding Warts: Treatment, Contagion, and Prevention Tips
Persistent Warts: My Year-Long Struggle with Cryotherapy Treatment
I have been undergoing cryotherapy for warts for almost a year, but they still haven't improved? I developed a black, slightly raised spot on the sole of my foot, so I went to see a dermatologist in Taoyuan. The doctor diagnosed it as a corn and performed cryotherapy. Later,...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Regarding the causes and treatment of 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. If cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen is ineffective for viral warts, other treatment options can be...[Read More] Persistent Warts: My Year-Long Struggle with Cryotherapy Treatment
Understanding Post-Cryotherapy Symptoms for Plantar Warts
Viral warts after cryotherapy? I have developed nearly 20 viral warts on the soles of my feet and have recently started treatment. So far, I have undergone three sessions, with the third treatment performed on June 16. After each treatment, my feet are painful, and about two to t...
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] Understanding Post-Cryotherapy Symptoms for Plantar Warts
Can Common Warts on Hands Spread to the Foreskin During Masturbation?
If you have common warts on your hands, can they appear on the foreskin if you masturbate? Hello, doctor: 1. If I have common warts on my hands, can I develop common warts on my foreskin from masturbation? 2. Will they turn into genital warts? I recently saw a dermatologist, and ...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
1. There is a chance. 2. Warts on the genital area are known as genital warts.[Read More] Can Common Warts on Hands Spread to the Foreskin During Masturbation?
Is It Safe to Take Pain Relievers After Cryotherapy for Warts?
Cryotherapy - Pain Relief It is acceptable to take pain relievers like Ibuprofen 200mg after undergoing cryotherapy for warts, especially if you are experiencing significant pain. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can help reduce pain and inflammatio...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Sure.[Read More] Is It Safe to Take Pain Relievers After Cryotherapy for Warts?
Effective Solutions for Rapidly Growing Warts: What You Need to Know
Warts are increasing in number? I would like to ask about cryotherapy for warts. Originally, I had one wart, but it has grown to four or five, affecting both of my hands. I have already undergone cryotherapy seven times, and with the late nights spent working on reports, they see...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Active treatment is the best approach. It is recommended that you cooperate closely with your original physician and schedule treatments every 1 to 2 weeks.[Read More] Effective Solutions for Rapidly Growing Warts: What You Need to Know
Can Warts Spread to the Tongue? Answers to Common Concerns
Can viral warts be transmitted if they come into contact with the tongue? I have a hard little spot on my finger, and after seeing a dermatologist, I was told it is a common wart. If it comes into contact with my tongue, will it be contagious? If there are no wounds or if there a...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: For an introduction to viral warts and genital warts (condylomata acuminata), you can refer to the articles on the Dermatology Expert Health Network at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=52 and http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=154. Human papilloma...[Read More] Can Warts Spread to the Tongue? Answers to Common Concerns
Is It Normal to Experience Itching After Wart Cryotherapy?
Is it normal to experience itching after cryotherapy for warts? Hello, doctor! I just completed cryotherapy for warts three days ago, and the area around the warts is extremely itchy, like millions of ants are crawling on it. It is now the fourth day, and it is still very itchy. ...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: After cryotherapy, the skin around the viral wart may sometimes develop blisters or scabs. Generally, pain is more common than itching. It is recommended that you return for follow-up treatment. Thank you![Read More] Is It Normal to Experience Itching After Wart Cryotherapy?
Freezing Scalp Warts: Impact on Hair Follicles and Treatment Options
Cryotherapy for scalp warts and hair follicles? Hello, doctor. I have a scalp wart (approximately 1mm). If I choose to treat it with cryotherapy using liquid nitrogen, will the virus be killed, and could the surrounding hair follicles also potentially suffer frostbite and die due...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
The first choice for treating warts is cryotherapy. Whether it will damage the hair follicles depends on the size of the wart itself and is not directly related to the type of treatment used.[Read More] Freezing Scalp Warts: Impact on Hair Follicles and Treatment Options
Can You Get Infected by Warts After Cryotherapy? Understanding Risks and Prevention
Plantar warts after cryotherapy? I would like to ask if it is possible to get an infection on the skin from liquid that comes into contact with warts. On the evening of May 8th (around 9 PM), I went to a small clinic for cryotherapy, and on May 13th, I noticed that the skin aroun...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
The fluid under a blister is not infectious. Warts can potentially infect others when they are not visibly present, but the likelihood is low.[Read More] Can You Get Infected by Warts After Cryotherapy? Understanding Risks and Prevention
Understanding Cryotherapy for Scar Treatment: What to Expect
Cryotherapy Dr. Wu: Hello, I have a scar on my chest caused by an injury, and there is some hard tissue beneath the scar that underwent cryotherapy. I have a few questions: 1. After the treatment, the doctor told me that she didn't spray much, so there wouldn't be any b...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
You should consult your attending physician about this issue. Without actually seeing the lesion, it is impossible to determine the problem. If it is causing you significant distress, please seek medical attention as soon as possible. Only after an examination can the issue be id...[Read More] Understanding Cryotherapy for Scar Treatment: What to Expect
Can I Wash Clients' Hair with Warts on My Hands?
Can I help the client wash their hair? I am a hairstylist and I have a viral wart on my hand. After undergoing cryotherapy, blisters have formed. Is it appropriate for me to wash clients' hair, or can I just wear gloves?
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
It is recommended to wear gloves and avoid direct contact with the customer's skin.[Read More] Can I Wash Clients' Hair with Warts on My Hands?
Understanding Scar Treatment Options: Laser vs. Steroid Injections
Scar issues Dr. Wu: Hello, I would like to ask about a raised scar measuring 1.5 cm by 1 cm on my chest that developed after a wound healed last month. I also have two similar-sized scars on my left breast due to injuries that occurred over a year ago. My questions are: 1. The sc...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
1. The use of corticosteroids as a treatment method is appropriate. 2. If the scar develops an ulcer and does not heal well, it may be a concern.[Read More] Understanding Scar Treatment Options: Laser vs. Steroid Injections