Managing Blisters After Cryotherapy for Warts: Pain Relief and Care Tips
Cryotherapy for blisters Hello, doctor. I have developed several warts on my foot and underwent cryotherapy. After the treatment, there are almost large blisters on the affected area (slightly bloody). If the pain is severe, can I take pain relievers? How should I handle it if th...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: If there is no history of allergy to pain relievers, oral analgesics can be taken to alleviate the pain caused by blisters after cryotherapy. If the blister ruptures, it is necessary to care for the skin wound by first disinfecting it with povidone-iodine and saline soluti...[Read More] Managing Blisters After Cryotherapy for Warts: Pain Relief and Care Tips
Understanding Genital Warts: Symptoms, Treatment, and Concerns
Cauliflower (Condylomata Acuminata) I discovered a lump at the base of my penis last November, and I initially thought it might be folliculitis (as I had experienced inflammation a few times before), so I didn't pay much attention to it. However, by December, I noticed anoth...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
1. The surrounding skin and mucosal tissues may also be involved. 2. It is impossible to determine without actually visualizing the lesion. 3. The clearance rate is higher when combined with pharmacological treatment compared to cryotherapy alone. 4. All possibilities exist...[Read More] Understanding Genital Warts: Symptoms, Treatment, and Concerns
Understanding Plantar Warts: Treatment, Risks, and Prevention Tips
Plantar wart-related issues? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask you a few questions regarding plantar warts. I am currently undergoing cryotherapy. 1. Although I have received cryotherapy, I am still concerned that during the healing process, any area that comes into contact wi...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: For information regarding 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. Generally, if the immune system is functioning normally, the contagiousness of viral warts is not very strong,...[Read More] Understanding Plantar Warts: Treatment, Risks, and Prevention Tips
Understanding the Risk of HPV Transmission and Recurrence
The possibility of recurrent infection with cauliflower? I am a male, and a year and a half ago, I had my first boyfriend. I have only been intimate with this guy. After dating for a year, I started noticing blood when having bowel movements. I thought it was hemorrhoids, but aft...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
1. It is possible. 2. It is possible. 3. The chance of reinfection with the same strain of virus is lower, while the likelihood of infection with different strains of the virus is greater.[Read More] Understanding the Risk of HPV Transmission and Recurrence
Understanding Suspicious Skin Growths: When to Seek Medical Attention
Suspected sarcoma Hello Doctor, I have a growth that resembles a sarcoma near the first joint of my right middle finger, close to the nail. It has been rapidly growing over the past month. I usually work with chopping chicken and fish, and I'm wondering if it could be an inf...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Based on the symptoms, if you feel unwell, you should seek medical attention promptly; cryotherapy may be an option for treatment.[Read More] Understanding Suspicious Skin Growths: When to Seek Medical Attention
Managing Multiple Warts on Feet: Effective Treatments and Tips
There are more than 30 warts on my left foot? Approximately in October 2016, I developed a growth on my left foot. My mother told me it would heal on its own, so I didn't seek medical attention. By early November, I had developed 4 to 5 more growths. After researching online...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Prompt treatment is essential to prevent ongoing transmission and spread.[Read More] Managing Multiple Warts on Feet: Effective Treatments and Tips
Persistent Warts: Effective Treatment Options and Expert Advice
Incurable warts Hello Doctor, I have a wart that has developed in the webbing of my left thumb. I sought treatment as soon as I discovered it. Initially, I underwent cryotherapy once every ten days for about four months, but it did not heal. I then went to a large hospital and ha...
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. Since you have already tried various treatment options, you may also consider electrosurgery, surg...[Read More] Persistent Warts: Effective Treatment Options and Expert Advice
Understanding Cauliflower Warts: Treatment Options and Concerns
Cauliflower (Condylomata Acuminata) Hello, I have been infected for a while and have been using Podophyllotoxin and cryotherapy (I stopped for a while because I was too afraid of the pain). This time when I saw the doctor, they mentioned that some lesions are located deeper (in t...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Electrocautery is faster and can reach deeper tissues, which freezing cannot effectively target.[Read More] Understanding Cauliflower Warts: Treatment Options and Concerns
Effective Treatments for Warts: Tips for Quick Recovery and Care
Treatment of warts? I would like to ask about a wart infection I got while swimming during the summer. I later discovered a large wart on the sole of my foot. 1. I previously used a nail clipper to trim the surrounding callus of the wart. If I disinfect it with alcohol, can I use...
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=521. To ensure 100% that there is no contagiousness, it is recommended to use a new nail clipper as th...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Warts: Tips for Quick Recovery and Care
Can Wart Treatment Solutions Effectively Cure Viral Warts?
Use of wart treatment medications? Hello, doctor! I have several viral warts on my hand. I have visited a clinic where the doctor prescribed a wart treatment solution for me. I'm wondering if using just the wart treatment solution will be sufficient to cure the viral warts?
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
It is possible, but it requires patience, as it takes longer than cryotherapy.[Read More] Can Wart Treatment Solutions Effectively Cure Viral Warts?
Understanding Warts: Transmission Risks and Prevention Tips
Regarding warts? Hello Doctor, Today when I visited the dermatologist, I found out that the spots on both of my feet that I thought were calluses are actually warts. I have a few questions I would like to ask: 1. I usually wash my feet with my left hand and do not touch my fee...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
1. It is possible. 2. Genital warts are commonly referred to as "cauliflower." 3. They can be contagious, but it is still important to maintain good hygiene. 4. If it is very bothersome, please seek medical attention promptly.[Read More] Understanding Warts: Transmission Risks and Prevention Tips
Post-Cryotherapy Care for Warts: Essential Tips and Guidelines
How to care for after cryotherapy? After having a wart removed by a doctor, how should I care for it? I underwent cryotherapy at the clinic three times, and the doctor then excised it with a scalpel and prescribed me a topical medication. He mentioned to apply it once a blister f...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
I am not aware of your specific situation; you should consult your attending physician.[Read More] Post-Cryotherapy Care for Warts: Essential Tips and Guidelines
Understanding Viral Warts: What to Do If a Blister Breaks
Viral wart has burst? I underwent cryotherapy on October 28, and the next day I developed a large blister. Unfortunately, I accidentally popped it while taking a shower on October 30. My questions are: 1. Is the fluid from the blister contagious? 2. Is there a possibility of the ...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: For information on 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 quite common to develop blisters after cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen. I recommen...[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: What to Do If a Blister Breaks
How Many Cryotherapy Sessions Are Needed for Corn Treatment?
The number of treatments required for corn removal? Last week, I went to the hospital and it was confirmed that the growth on the sole of my foot is a corn. The doctor performed cryotherapy on it, but did not mention if I need to return for a second treatment. I would like to kno...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
It depends on the size of the lesion. A follow-up appointment is necessary.[Read More] How Many Cryotherapy Sessions Are Needed for Corn Treatment?
Post-Freezing Care Tips for Plantar Warts: What You Need to Know
What are the daily care instructions after cryotherapy for plantar warts? Hello, Doctor. I went to the dermatology department today for a different issue, but I also showed the doctor a white patch on the sole of my foot. He said it was a wart and performed cryotherapy. I didn...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
1. As long as it's not too painful and does not affect daily life, everything is normal. 3. Yes. 4. It’s fine as long as there is no pain. 5. It can be washed.[Read More] Post-Freezing Care Tips for Plantar Warts: What You Need to Know
Understanding Recurring Warts: Treatment and Infection Concerns
Recurrent warts? Hello Doctor: A couple of years ago, I was exposed to someone with viral warts and, not paying attention, I spent some time undergoing cryotherapy until the warts disappeared. However, since I got infected, no one in my family has been spared; my brother has had ...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Yes. It is contagious until fully cured.[Read More] Understanding Recurring Warts: Treatment and Infection Concerns
Is It a Viral Wart or Fibrosis? Understanding Skin Conditions
Is this a viral wart or fibrosis? There is a viral wart on the finger that has been treated with cryotherapy since March of last year. After more than a year of treatment, the doctors have indicated that there is still a small portion remaining, and further cryotherapy and topica...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
It appears to be fibrosis at first glance. You should consult your attending physician about this issue, as they are the most familiar with your condition.[Read More] Is It a Viral Wart or Fibrosis? Understanding Skin Conditions
Preventing the Spread of Viral Warts During Cryotherapy Treatment
Transmission of viral warts? If you have a viral wart on your finger and are undergoing cryotherapy, how can you prevent transmitting it to those around you in your daily life?
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: For an introduction to 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 human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes viral warts is transmitted through contact with sk...[Read More] Preventing the Spread of Viral Warts During Cryotherapy Treatment
Understanding the Duration and Effectiveness of Cryotherapy for Warts
Confusion Regarding Cryotherapy for Cauliflower (Condylomata Acuminata) Hello Dr. Lee, I have undergone cryotherapy four times over the past five weeks, with one week off. However, the cauliflower-like growth near my anus doesn't seem to have changed much. The doctor I consu...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: For a detailed introduction to genital warts (condylomata acuminata), you can refer to the article on the Dermatology Expert Health website at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=154. The number of cryotherapy sessions required may vary depending on the number, ...[Read More] Understanding the Duration and Effectiveness of Cryotherapy for Warts
Chronic and Severe Keloids: Struggles with Treatment and Management
Severe keloid with persistent inflammatory growth? I have a keloid on my chest caused by acne that has persisted for over 10 years. It measures 11 cm in length, 5 cm in width, and 0.5 cm in thickness, and it is bright red and continues to expand rapidly. I have been receiving cry...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Consider adjuvant radiation therapy after surgical intervention.[Read More] Chronic and Severe Keloids: Struggles with Treatment and Management