Why Is My Plantar Wart Suddenly Itchy and Painful?
The plantar wart suddenly became painful and itchy? Hello Doctor: I have been applying wart treatment solution to my plantar wart for over two months now, and I didn't feel anything at first. However, in the past couple of days, my foot has suddenly become very itchy, and at...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: If viral warts are completely treated, the skin should return to its normal appearance and not become thickened. If the wart treatment solution is applied to the surrounding normal skin, it may sometimes cause inflammation, resulting in pain. Additionally, if the viral war...[Read More] Why Is My Plantar Wart Suddenly Itchy and Painful?
Understanding Plantar Warts: Risks and Concerns for Your Partner
Warts on the soles of the feet and related issues? Today I thought I had a corn on the bottom of my foot, but after seeing a doctor, I found out it was a wart. My boyfriend has some unusual preferences; he likes to satisfy his desires using my feet. If I have a wart on the bottom...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Viral warts are caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) through contact with the skin or mucous membranes. Individuals who have prolonged skin exposure to water, such as swimmers, workers, restaurant employees, market vendors, or those with localized skin a...[Read More] Understanding Plantar Warts: Risks and Concerns for Your Partner
Understanding Viral Warts: Risks and Precautions for Skin Health
The issue of viral warts? The doctor said that my hand has a viral wart, but he didn't advise me on anything. Can I normally come into contact with water? If I wash and it touches areas like the groin, will it spread? Also, since I have scratches on my genitals and the inner...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Viral warts can be exposed to water normally, regardless of whether they have undergone cryotherapy, as long as there are no visible wounds. However, it is recommended to seek complete treatment as soon as possible, as they can potentially spread through tiny cuts, invadin...[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Risks and Precautions for Skin Health
Can Hand Warts Spread to Injured Genitals? Understanding HPV Transmission
Wart transmission? If I have viral warts on my hand and I undergo a second treatment, will it be contagious if I come into contact with injured genitalia? Or is it possible that different viral subtypes would prevent transmission?
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Viral warts are caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). If they are not completely healed, there may be residual virus, which can potentially spread to other areas of the body. It is recommended to minimize contact between the affected area and other skin....[Read More] Can Hand Warts Spread to Injured Genitals? Understanding HPV Transmission
Understanding Wart Treatment: Black Spots After Cryotherapy Explained
After cryotherapy for warts on the hand, there is an increase in black spots on the warts? Hello Doctor, I have a wart on my index finger that is about 5mm in diameter and has been present for over six months. After undergoing cryotherapy last Wednesday (March 25, 2015), there we...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Viral warts appear with small black dots due to the obstruction of microcapillaries in the epidermis. Based on the description, it is possible that after freezing treatment, scabbing occurs, making the black dots more noticeable. It is recommended to return for follow-up t...[Read More] Understanding Wart Treatment: Black Spots After Cryotherapy Explained
Can Warts Spread to Genitals from Touching Infected Areas?
Genital warts caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) can have various impacts on individuals. They may cause physical discomfort, emotional distress, and can affect sexual relationships. Additionally, certain strains of I would like to ask if I have a wart between my toes, and ...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Viral warts are a type of skin growth caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which can be transmitted through contact to the skin or mucous membranes. Genital warts, which occur around the genital or anal areas, are commonly referred to as "cauliflower."...[Read More] Can Warts Spread to Genitals from Touching Infected Areas?
Understanding Bumps on the Foreskin: When to Seek Medical Advice
Growths on the foreskin? Hello doctor, I recently noticed several raised lesions on my foreskin, about 5 to 6 in total, with the largest being approximately 0.1 cm in size. They are dark in color (but not black), and they are neither itchy nor painful. What could this be? Should ...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Viral warts, seborrheic keratosis, hemangiomas, and fibromas (pearly lesions) are all possibilities and should be evaluated by a dermatologist or urologist.[Read More] Understanding Bumps on the Foreskin: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Skin Issues: Pimples on Scalp and Neck, and Hand Growths
Acne on the scalp and neck, and the presence of sarcoma on the hands? Hello, doctor. I sometimes feel lumps on my head that resemble pimples, which are painful when pressed and disappear after a while, but then new ones appear in different areas. I also frequently get small pimpl...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the issues in the head and neck area may be similar to folliculitis, while the hand condition could possibly be viral warts. I recommend that you visit a nearby dermatologist for a definitive diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Skin Issues: Pimples on Scalp and Neck, and Hand Growths
Understanding Warts on Hands: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention Tips
Warts on the hand? Hello, Doctor: Recently, I visited a nearby dermatologist because I had several viral warts on my big toe, which I have been treating with cryotherapy. In the past few days, I noticed what seems to be a wart on my hand. It is not very visible at first glance, b...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
That's right, because it is contagious, doctors will recommend active treatment to reduce the chances of reinfection. As for washing the face and hair, since water is flowing, the likelihood of the virus adhering is naturally lower, but there is still a risk. Warts are actua...[Read More] Understanding Warts on Hands: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention Tips
Understanding Skin Growths Near the Chest: Warts or Something Else?
A wart-like growth near the chest area? Hello, doctor. 1. I would like to ask about small, coffee-colored, raised spots near my chest that look like warts. Are they warts? (They are not painful or itchy.) 2. If they are warts, are they contagious? (They are present on both side...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: It is not possible to determine whether it is a viral wart based solely on a textual description. I recommend that you consult a nearby dermatologist for a definitive diagnosis and treatment. Viral warts can be transmitted through contact, and generally, there is no direct...[Read More] Understanding Skin Growths Near the Chest: Warts or Something Else?
Understanding Cryotherapy: Risks of Blisters and Viral Infections
Cryotherapy I would like to ask about a situation where someone has undergone cryotherapy and developed a blister that has burst. Is it possible that the shoe they were wearing could be contaminated with the virus? If they wear that shoe, could their entire foot become infected? ...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Viral warts are usually transmitted through direct contact, but their contagiousness is not very strong. There must be slight damage to the skin surface to allow the virus to invade, leading to proliferation within the skin cells. After several months, they may protrude as...[Read More] Understanding Cryotherapy: Risks of Blisters and Viral Infections
Understanding Viral Warts: Risks of Frozen Treatment and Infection
Viral warts Regarding viral warts, if you have undergone cryotherapy and developed a blister that has burst, the fluid that comes out may contain the virus. Since the wart is located on your toe and you are concerned about it bursting inside your shoe, it is important to be cauti...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Viruses are typically present in the infected epidermal layer. Blisters that form after freezing are generally deeper and may not necessarily contain the virus; instead, it is important to be cautious about preventing secondary bacterial infections of the wound.[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Risks of Frozen Treatment and Infection
Managing Blisters After Cryotherapy for Viral Warts
Management of blisters after cryotherapy? After cryotherapy for viral warts, if a larger blister forms, will it resolve on its own in a few days if not punctured? Can the blister gradually disappear without being punctured? Wishing you peace, health, and happiness, doctor.
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
If it is not too large or painful, it is recommended to let it resolve on its own over a few days (approximately 3-7 days, depending on the size).[Read More] Managing Blisters After Cryotherapy for Viral Warts
Understanding Viral Warts: Transmission Risks and Concerns
Viral warts are contagious? A few years ago, I had a viral wart on my hand, and recently I developed another one. It hasn't spread and has remained as just one wart for the past six months, so I haven't paid much attention to it. Today, the dermatologist confirmed that ...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Since viral warts are contagious and you currently have only one, it is recommended that you see a dermatologist for treatment as soon as possible. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Transmission Risks and Concerns
Understanding Warts: Can They Spread Through Touch?
Corn issues Can plantar warts be transmitted to others through hand-holding? Can they be transmitted when washing someone else's hair? Are plantar warts contagious?
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Corns are not contagious, while viral warts are contagious.[Read More] Understanding Warts: Can They Spread Through Touch?
Understanding Viral Warts: How Are They Transmitted and Treated?
Viral warts? Recently, my girlfriend developed a bump above her upper lip that initially looked like a pimple but has protruded over the past week or two. She visited a dermatologist who diagnosed it as a viral wart and performed cryotherapy. I researched online and found that th...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Contact transmission. There are many sources of infection, including yourself, unclean towels, and facial treatments at beauty salons. As for you, just observe more and there's no need to worry too much.[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: How Are They Transmitted and Treated?
Effective Treatments for Plantar Warts: Tips to Prevent Spread
Treatment for Corns I have had a viral wart on my toe for over a month, and recently several more have appeared on the same toe. It itches, and I have touched it with my hands, but I’m not sure why I now have a small wart on each hand. I would like to know if viral warts should n...
Dr. Lin Xinpeng Reply:
Hello: Viral warts can be transmitted through contact, so when you scratch or touch a viral wart, or if you have a wound caused by scratching, it can easily lead to secondary infections, which should be particularly noted. Duofilm, a topical solution, contains salicylic acid and ...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Plantar Warts: Tips to Prevent Spread
Understanding the Impact of Antihistamines on Warts and Skin Conditions
Seeking issues related to measles and warts? Hi, Doctor. I have had chronic urticaria for many years, but I recently discovered that I have developed plantar warts. I received my first cryotherapy treatment last week. Will the antihistamines I take every night affect the recovery...
Dr. Yang Zhiya Reply:
Hello, oral antihistamines do not affect the treatment of viral warts, and there is no need to stop the medication. Wishing you a speedy recovery, thank you![Read More] Understanding the Impact of Antihistamines on Warts and Skin Conditions
Effective Methods to Remove Dead Skin After Cryotherapy Treatment
Cryotherapy, difficult to shed dead skin? I have a question. My hands experienced frostbite for the first time, and I noticed that some areas have peeled while others have not. The areas that haven't peeled have been exposed to freezing again for almost a month, and some dea...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
You should consult the physician who performs cryotherapy for you. When it comes to cryotherapy for treating viral warts, it is essential to ensure complete removal to avoid any recurrence.[Read More] Effective Methods to Remove Dead Skin After Cryotherapy Treatment
Post-Cryotherapy Care for Warts: Managing Blisters and Wound Healing
After cryotherapy for a viral wart, the blister has burst, and the area has also come off? Hello Doctor, I have developed viral warts on my hands and feet. I have undergone several cryotherapy sessions since April 30, with the most recent one on June 11. After the cryotherapy, bl...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
1. For wound care, you can use povidone-iodine for disinfection, followed by saline solution for further cleaning, and then apply an antibiotic ointment. Finally, cover the wound with gauze or an adhesive bandage. 2. Using breathable gauze will not hinder wound healing; however...[Read More] Post-Cryotherapy Care for Warts: Managing Blisters and Wound Healing