Viral warts, Dermatology FAQ

Viral warts issue Hello, doctor. I have developed a viral wart on my left pinky finger and my right middle finger. I consulted a dermatologist who confirmed that they are indeed viral warts. They prescribed a topical wart treatment for me to apply daily. However, I lack the disci...

Treatment of viral warts? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if it is okay to stop using the wart treatment solution after three weeks, as the affected area has peeled and oozed a little, but there is no inflammation or red spots indicating viral warts. Can I pause the treatment ...

After the treatment of viral warts, there may be a hard lump in the surrounding skin? Hello Doctor: A few months ago, I had a small pimple on the back of my hand that was persistent and somewhat inflamed. I eventually went to a dermatologist who diagnosed it as a viral infection,...

Recent mole removal surgery pathology report? Hello, doctor. I recently underwent mole removal surgery on the soles of my feet and under my armpit. The report for the first mole on the sole states: "Microscopically, the sections A and B reveal verruca vulgaris with hyperkera...

Foreign body in the skin of the left lateral thigh? Hello, doctor. Recently, I developed a bump on the outer side of my thigh that resembles a pimple. It started as a red spot and then formed a pustule, which I squeezed to release yellow pus. It has since been crusting over (occa...

Cryotherapy for Molluscum Contagiosum Hello Dr. Lee, I would like to ask about the situation after cryotherapy. The day after the treatment, I noticed that the scabbed area turned black, but it is located between the two warts rather than directly on the wart itself. Is this norm...

The contagiousness and survival of viral warts? Hello, doctor. I am an anxiety patient and have searched many articles online but have not found reassuring answers. I have been taking medication under the supervision of my doctor and have improved a lot, but I still have some dou...

What are the transmission routes of cauliflower? I have looked up the definition of cauliflower (condyloma acuminatum), which is classified as a sexually transmitted infection (STI) only for types 6 and 11. Other warts are not considered STIs and are of different types. Has there...

How long does it take for normal warts to heal after cryotherapy? I have been undergoing cryotherapy for almost three years without interruption. For the first two years, I went for treatment every two weeks, and the procedures were quite deep and painful. Not only did I not see ...

Plantar wart recovery status? Hello Doctor: After undergoing cryotherapy, my physician mentioned towards the end of this year's winter break that my plantar warts have been treated sufficiently, and I could monitor them myself without needing weekly follow-ups. After a semes...

Viral warts are contagious? 1. Under normal circumstances, how long can the virus that causes warts survive on surfaces? 2. If the skin is intact, does that mean there is no risk of transmission?

Regarding the transmission of viral warts? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the transmission of viral warts. I have something that looks like a viral wart under my big toe, but I'm not sure if it is one. It has been there for over a year, is completely painless, and ...

Use cryotherapy spray to treat viral warts? Hello, doctor. As far as I know, cryotherapy is a treatment that uses liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy infected skin. Can I use the freezing spray designed to kill cockroaches to spray on viral warts? If it can kill cockroaches, it...

Cryotherapy has been effective for several years, with varying results? I have viral warts on both my fingers and toes. I've been undergoing cryotherapy for nearly two to three years, but my condition hasn't improved, so I would like to seek opinions from other doctors....

Viral warts are contagious? I am currently being treated for plantar warts and have been undergoing treatment for over a year. I feel like they are almost healed, but the doctor says they are not. I would like to know how long it typically takes to treat plantar warts that are ab...

Plantar warts I would like to ask about a viral wart on my foot: 1. There are new small white spots that have appeared near the wart, and they still hurt when pressed. Could these also be viral warts? 2. Can I apply iodine and gentian violet to plantar warts? 3. Regarding the pre...

Cryotherapy for viral warts? Hello Doctor, recently I developed a viral wart on the outer side of my left foot's third toe. I visited a dermatologist last Wednesday and underwent cryotherapy, and I have scheduled another treatment in two weeks. After the first treatment, a b...

fingertip Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about a transparent small dot I found on my right thumb. It is very small and not protruding, seeming to be under the skin, located between the fingerprints (the fingerprints are not covered and appear normal). It is not easily visi...

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...

Are viral warts highly contagious? How should they be cared for? Hello, doctor. As mentioned in the title, I have viral warts on both of my fingers, and they are located in areas that I frequently touch. I also have one on the top of my little toe. I would like to ask: 1. Are v...