Understanding Viral Warts: Treatment, Prevention, and Immunity Concerns
Viral warts 1. After your recent cryotherapy treatment on October 5th, if you developed a blister that was accidentally popped, there is a risk of infection. To prevent infection, keep the area clean and covered with a sterile bandage. Avoid touching the blister with dirty hands,...
Dr. Jiang Zheen Reply:
Viral warts are a type of contact-transmitted infection. The principle of treatment is to address them as soon as they are discovered until they completely disappear. Once they are gone, the virus is no longer present. To prevent transmission, it is important not to continuously ...[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Treatment, Prevention, and Immunity Concerns
Understanding Warts on Lips: Causes, Treatments, and Cure Options
Wart Is the wart on my lip a type of cauliflower? Can it be completely cured? I have undergone cryotherapy once; how many more treatments will I need? Thank you.
Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Hello: Warts and condylomas on the lips are both caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Cryotherapy needs to be performed until the lesions are completely cleared, and it's difficult to determine how many sessions will be required, as this depends on the size of the lesio...[Read More] Understanding Warts on Lips: Causes, Treatments, and Cure Options
Understanding Warts in Children: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
Wart Hello, my child is seven years old and a year ago we discovered warts on his fingers. At first, we didn't pay much attention, but they have been increasing in number. A dermatologist said they are warts and can be contagious. Some suggested surgical removal, while other...
Dr. Zhong Yitun Reply:
Warts are caused by an infection with a group of viruses known as "human papillomavirus" (HPV). They are easily transmitted through close contact with lesions, especially when there is a break in the skin. However, most patients cannot recall how they were infected. The...[Read More] Understanding Warts in Children: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
Can Warts Be Completely Cured? Expert Advice on Treatment and Prevention
Can warts be completely cured? Hello Dr. Zhong, several years ago I developed a growth on the top of my foot that looked like a skin tag. It was neither painful nor itchy and has not grown larger. I previously consulted a doctor who diagnosed it as a wart and performed cryotherap...
Dr. Zhong Yitun Reply:
Your main issue is that similar lesions have appeared on your cheeks and beard area, which you noticed two weeks ago. If they appeared suddenly all at once, they may not necessarily be warts; however, if they have gradually increased in number without you noticing, the likelihood...[Read More] Can Warts Be Completely Cured? Expert Advice on Treatment and Prevention
Understanding Changes in Moles and Skin Growths: When to Seek Help
The mole on my face has raised? Hello Mr. Zhong: My wife has a slightly smooth mole on her face with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. Recently, we noticed that a horn-like growth, approximately 0.5 cm long and 0.2 cm in diameter, has developed in the center of the mole. What could thi...
Dr. Zhong Yitun Reply:
1. The first question clearly indicates a pathological condition, and whether it requires a precise diagnosis or ideal treatment, a consultation with a dermatologist is necessary. 2. The second question suggests that both possibilities exist, and a differential diagnosis by a d...[Read More] Understanding Changes in Moles and Skin Growths: When to Seek Help
Understanding Hard Growths Between Toes: Is It a Corn or Something Else?
Small growths on the foot? Hello, Doctor: I have five hard growths that look like small tumors in the space between my left big toe and second toe. One of them is about 1 cm wide and 0.5 cm high, while the others are smaller. Could this be what people commonly refer to as "c...
Dr. Zhong Yitun Reply:
There are five hard growths located between the big toe and the second toe on the left foot. If one appeared first and then more developed, with one being larger, it is likely a condition known as "warts," which is caused by an infection with the human papillomavirus (H...[Read More] Understanding Hard Growths Between Toes: Is It a Corn or Something Else?
Can Warts Be Inherited by My Baby? Concerns for Expecting Mothers
Will warts be inherited by the baby? Hello Doctor: I am a pregnant mother and I have had warts for many years. I have undergone various treatments, including cryotherapy and salicylic acid treatments. I am now concerned about whether this condition can be inherited by my baby. Is...
Dr. Zhong Yitun Reply:
Pregnant mothers with warts have been receiving treatment for their lesions. It appears that they are indeed affected by warts, but it is unclear whether they have been cured or where the lesions are located. It has been reported that the treatment has been ongoing for a long tim...[Read More] Can Warts Be Inherited by My Baby? Concerns for Expecting Mothers
Understanding HPV Transmission: Myths and Facts About Public Spaces
Anxious person Hello, doctor. What are the possible transmission routes for Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? Is it only women who can contract this virus? Is there a possibility of transmission in public places such as swimming pools, saunas, or hotels? Besides sexual contact, can gen...
Dr. Liao Wenyu Reply:
Human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause warts on the skin, including common warts, flat warts, and genital warts, all of which are transmitted through direct contact. The likelihood of indirect transmission (such as through pools) is very low.[Read More] Understanding HPV Transmission: Myths and Facts About Public Spaces
Understanding the Transmission Routes of Cauliflower Skin Disease
Transmission routes of cauliflower? Hello Dr. Liao, I apologize for the inconvenience. I just asked some questions, but I forgot to include the email address. Could you please reply to this address? Thank you very much for your assistance.
Dr. Liao Wenyu Reply:
Human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause warts on the skin, including common warts, flat warts, and genital warts, primarily through direct contact transmission. The likelihood of indirect transmission (such as through pools) is very low.[Read More] Understanding the Transmission Routes of Cauliflower Skin Disease
Understanding HPV: My Experience with Warts and Cervical Cancer
Troubled me? Six months ago, I developed some small white spots on the skin of my penis, about four or five in total. After a diagnosis by a physician, they were identified as viral warts. Following cryotherapy treatment by the doctor, they have healed. I advised my girlfriend to...
Dr. Jin Lianchun Reply:
Hello, sir: 1. There are several dozen types of human papillomavirus (HPV), and the types that can cause genital warts in males include types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, and 35. The potential causes of cervical cancer in females are quite numerous, including the frequency of sexual ...[Read More] Understanding HPV: My Experience with Warts and Cervical Cancer