Flat warts, Dermatology FAQ

Questions about flat warts? Hello Dr. Wu, I have some flat warts distributed on the dorsal side of my forearms and hands. I would like to ask you the following questions: Q1. I found online that flat warts may have the possibility of natural resolution. Is this statement corr...

Inquiry Consultation Hello Dr. Wu: I have recently noticed a protrusion at the eyelash area of my right upper eyelid. Upon self-examination, I suspect it could be a chalazion, syringoma, or flat wart. I plan to seek medical confirmation soon. I would like to ask you the following...

Skin-colored lesions Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about something I noticed a few days ago while showering. I found a flat, oval-shaped skin-colored bump at the site where my underwear was pressing, approximately 2mm in diameter. Unfortunately, I accidentally picked it off, ...

Regarding the removal of flat warts? Dear Dr. Wu, I have some flat warts distributed on both my forearms and the backs of my hands, approximately 10 in total. The largest one is about 0.3 cm, while the others are smaller than 0.3 cm. They are not painful or itchy. I have researc...

Medication consultation Dear Dr. Wu, Hello. I have a flat, elongated, light gray growth on my left shoulder, measuring approximately 0.4 x 0.1 cm. Initially, I thought it was dirt that I couldn't wash off, so I rubbed it vigorously. However, I realized it wouldn't come...

Oral antibiotics for acne? Hello, doctor. I started taking oral antibiotics (Doxycycline) on the night of April 16, and as of now, May 2, my acne has significantly decreased, with no large pimples remaining, just a few closed comedones. I visited two clinics; one indicated that s...

Shared laser hair removal handpiece Hello, doctor. I have seen information online suggesting that using shared probes for Japanese hair removal or radiofrequency skin tightening could lead to infections with viral warts or flat warts. However, there seems to be limited informatio...

It seems that I have been infected by my husband? After four years of marriage, I have been indifferent to the warts on my husband's body (and he did not inform me about them). It wasn't until March of this year when I went for Botox that the doctor diagnosed them as fl...

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?...

Contact with warts on another person's hands? If someone around you has been diagnosed with genital warts, and you have recently had hand contact with their lesions, there is a possibility that your hands, including the spaces under your nails, could become infected with the...

Usage habits During the process of developing flat warts, if makeup tools (such as brushes or sponges) have been used, can these tools still be used after being cleaned with a "cleansing solution or facial cleanser"?

There are flat warts on the face? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about flat warts on the face. 1. How should I apply skincare products? Is it okay to use a toner for wet compresses, or should I avoid all skincare products and only apply ointment? (Currently, I am using Fusidic...

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...

Flat warts Hello doctor, I would like to ask about flat warts. After electrosurgery, although the scab has fallen off, the area is still red and feels bumpy to the touch. Does this mean the treatment was not effective? Should I apply any medication, or will it resolve on its own?

Regarding the use of retinoic acid in the treatment of flat warts? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a few questions: 1. Can the use of topical retinoids alone effectively treat flat warts? 2. Since I also have some viral warts on the back of my hand, can I apply retinoids o...

Will flat warts heal on their own? Hello, Doctor. I have flat warts on the back of my hand. I previously visited a dermatologist and underwent cryotherapy, but I only had it done once, and the warts only shrank slightly without completely disappearing. The doctor prescribed me to...

Wart transmission issues Hello doctor, I would like to ask if having common warts or flat warts on the hands or limbs can lead to an infection of the mucous membranes in the genital area when taking a shower. Additionally, if the mucous membranes can become infected by coming int...

Wart infection Hello, I was recently diagnosed with flat warts on the dorsum of my foot, and I was previously unaware that they could be contagious. If my hand comes into contact with the wart and then touches my genitals, could this transmit the virus that causes genital warts? ...

Viral warts on the palm? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if viral warts that appear on the hands and feet cause the skin to protrude, making the lesions noticeable? Recently, I noticed a small black dot on my palm that looks like a mole, and the skin texture around it is clearl...

Treatment of flat warts? I have developed several bumps around my eyelids and eyes. I visited a dermatologist who diagnosed them as flat warts and prescribed a topical medication for a month. I also underwent cryotherapy twice, but neither treatment has been effective. What other...