Understanding Viral Warts: Treatment Duration and Expectations
Viral warts Dr. Huang, I noticed some black spots between my toes a few months ago, and they are raised, resembling calluses. Later, I found that they had grown a bit larger. I even tried to cut them off, but they keep coming back. Three weeks ago, I visited a dermatologist and a...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Cryotherapy for warts may be effective after just one treatment, but it could also require multiple sessions to achieve the desired results. Therefore, doctors are often cautious in their initial assessments.[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Treatment Duration and Expectations
Can Warts Spread to the Genitals? Understanding Symptoms and Diagnosis
Can viral warts be felt in the genital area? Hello Doctor: I have a viral wart on my left hand. If I touch my private area, can the wart be transmitted? Yesterday, I noticed pain while urinating, and upon looking in the mirror, I found a cluster of bumps on the inner sides of my ...
Dr. Jiang Zheen Reply:
Viral warts and genital warts are caused by the same category of viruses, but they are of different types. Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a different virus. Based on your description, you may have genital warts, so please see a dermatologist as soon as possible. Wishing you w...[Read More] Can Warts Spread to the Genitals? Understanding Symptoms and Diagnosis
Understanding Genital Warts: Transmission, Testing, and Prevention
Genital warts? Hello, doctor. I have developed viral warts on my labia and groin area. The doctor said it is contagious. I would like to ask a few questions: 1. My husband does not appear to have any visible symptoms on his genitals. If there are no visible signs, can blood tes...
Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Hello: 1. It cannot be detected through blood tests or similar methods; it is best to see a doctor to confirm whether there is an infection. 2. The incubation period is usually 2-3 months. 3. Individuals with better immunity may not experience symptoms or may clear the infection ...[Read More] Understanding Genital Warts: Transmission, Testing, and Prevention
Effective Treatments for Persistent Viral Warts: Options and Insights
Viral warts Dr. Jiang: Hello! My son is in the second year of junior high school and has had viral warts on his hands and toes for about two years. He has undergone treatments such as electrosurgery, excision, and cryotherapy, all of which have been ineffective. I know there is a...
Dr. Jiang Zheen Reply:
Generally speaking, thicker warts, especially those on the feet, do not respond well to Aldara (imiquimod) when used alone. Recent medical reports indicate that combining cryotherapy with topical medications can yield good results. If this is still ineffective, carbon dioxide las...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Persistent Viral Warts: Options and Insights
Struggling with Ichthyosis: Seeking Effective Treatments for Relief
Doctor, please help me... I have ichthyosis? Hello... I previously had ichthyosis on my feet and have seen many doctors. I underwent electrosurgery once, but it was ineffective (the doctor said it would resolve on its own eventually). I also tried cryotherapy, undergoing it about...
Dr. Jiang Zheen Reply:
The skin condition you have is referred to as fish scale disease, and the medical term is viral warts. The latest method for treatment involves the use of a topical immunomodulator called Adara. You may want to consult your dermatologist about this. Wishing you well.[Read More] Struggling with Ichthyosis: Seeking Effective Treatments for Relief
Understanding Viral Warts: Treatment, Breastfeeding, and Skin Changes
Wart caused by a virus? If you have developed a viral wart on your chest and have undergone cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen treatment, you may wonder if it is safe to breastfeed a few weeks later if no new warts have appeared. Generally, if the wart has been treated and there ar...
Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Hello: After cryotherapy for viral warts, it is observed for 2-3 months, and if no new warts appear, it indicates that the warts have been cleared. However, breastfeeding cannot wait that long, so you just need to ensure that the affected area does not come into direct contact wi...[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Treatment, Breastfeeding, and Skin Changes
Safe Treatment Options for Pregnant Women with Viral Warts
Which method is more appropriate? Is it necessary? Hello, I have contracted viral warts from a facial treatment! After becoming pregnant, there are signs of spreading! The dermatologist advised me to buy Aldara for treatment, but I couldn't find it at the pharmacy! The pharm...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Viru-merz is ineffective against viral warts; Aldara is the appropriate treatment.[Read More] Safe Treatment Options for Pregnant Women with Viral Warts
Managing Viral Warts During Pregnancy: Treatment Options and Concerns
Could you please provide more details or specify your question? I have viral warts on my neck and chest that are a result of facial infection! The doctor said they are caused by the same virus as genital warts! I feel very down because the area is large! He recommended using Alda...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
It is recommended that you see a dermatologist. Alternatively, you may consider consulting another dermatologist for a second opinion.[Read More] Managing Viral Warts During Pregnancy: Treatment Options and Concerns
Struggling with Skin Issues: Seeking Help for Folliculitis and Warts
Please help me? Hello: I have previously experienced simplex herpes and shingles! When I get tired, I have back pain or sores at the corners of my mouth! A few years ago, I moved north for work and, due to the change in environment, I contracted folliculitis and sun allergy! In r...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
1. Herpes zoster rarely recurs, but it can leave behind neuropathic pain. At 32 years old, neuropathic pain usually resolves within a few months. If it persists, consider factors such as improper posture or strain that may be causing back pain, and it is advisable to consult a ne...[Read More] Struggling with Skin Issues: Seeking Help for Folliculitis and Warts
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