Understanding Viral Warts Treatment: Is My Skin Healing Properly?
Treatment issues for viral warts? Hello, about a year and a half ago, I was diagnosed with a viral wart on my palm, and I underwent cryotherapy for over a year. Later, after moving, I switched to a different dermatologist who prescribed Duoflim wart treatment solution for me to a...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Observation is still necessary; after the treatment of viral warts, it is important to monitor for at least 6 months before confirming complete healing.[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts Treatment: Is My Skin Healing Properly?
Can Finger Warts Transmit HPV During Unprotected Sex?
Viral warts on the fingers? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if there is a chance of transmitting viral warts to my girlfriend during sexual intercourse without protection and with ejaculation inside (without my fingers making contact)?
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: For a detailed introduction to viral warts, you can refer to the article on Care Online at https://www.careonline.com.tw/2017/08/warts.html. Since human papillomavirus (HPV) is contagious, it is recommended to treat the lesions completely as early as possible. Thank you![Read More] Can Finger Warts Transmit HPV During Unprotected Sex?
Impact of Bandaging After Cryotherapy for Warts: What You Should Know
After cryotherapy for viral warts? I would like to ask the doctor about a growth on my left thumb. I visited a dermatologist who diagnosed it as a wart. After receiving cryotherapy, I am concerned about potential reinfection and touching the area, so I applied a breathable adhesi...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: For a detailed introduction to viral warts, you can refer to the article on Care Online at https://www.careonline.com.tw/2017/08/warts.html. Using breathable adhesive bandages will not affect the treatment's efficacy. If the skin condition does not improve or worsens,...[Read More] Impact of Bandaging After Cryotherapy for Warts: What You Should Know
Preventing Viral Warts: Hygiene Tips for Sensitive Areas
Daily Life Hello doctor, during my visit, I was diagnosed with a viral wart infection, but the lesions are located in the pubic area, which makes them difficult to see. The doctor mentioned that this condition is contagious. If I wash and rinse my body while showering, could the ...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: For a detailed introduction to viral warts, you can refer to the article on Care Online at https://www.careonline.com.tw/2017/08/warts.html. Since human papillomavirus (HPV) is contagious, it is recommended to treat the lesions completely as early as possible. Thank you![Read More] Preventing Viral Warts: Hygiene Tips for Sensitive Areas
Understanding Cryotherapy for Viral Warts: What to Expect
Cryotherapy Hello Doctor, around June, I had an acrylic piece puncture my fingertip. Initially, when I consulted a dermatologist, the doctor mentioned that it would expel on its own and advised not to worry. However, since then, I have been experiencing a persistent sensation of ...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: After liquid nitrogen cryotherapy, you may experience sensations similar to frostbite and pain. It is recommended to continue follow-up visits for treatment until the skin returns to a condition similar to the surrounding normal skin. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Cryotherapy for Viral Warts: What to Expect
Concerns About Delayed Treatment for Viral Warts: What to Expect
Some questions about viral warts? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about my treatment for viral warts, which I started in November of last year and continued until May 10 of this year. I was receiving cryotherapy every two weeks, but since May 17, a Level 3 alert was issued, ca...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: For a detailed introduction to the treatment and prevention of viral warts, you can refer to the following links: https://www.medpartner.club/cutaneous-wart-treatment-prevention/ and https://www.careonline.com.tw/2017/08/warts.html?m=1. It is indeed not easy to cure viral ...[Read More] Concerns About Delayed Treatment for Viral Warts: What to Expect
Understanding Viral Warts: Risks, Prevention, and Treatment Options
Viral warts are contagious? I have developed some warts on my hand, and I am currently undergoing cryotherapy. Q: 1. If I touch my partner's intimate area during intercourse, could it transmit the warts to them? 2. If my partner has a normal immune system, does that reduce t...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: For a detailed introduction to viral warts, you can refer to the article on Care Online: https://www.careonline.com.tw/2017/08/warts.html 1. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is primarily transmitted through direct contact; if the other person's skin is damaged, there is a ...[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Risks, Prevention, and Treatment Options
Understanding Viral Warts: Treatment, Transmission, and Care Tips
Cryotherapy for viral warts I previously contracted a viral wart, and after treatment, I later discovered that another one has recurred on my finger (currently about slightly smaller than a grain of rice). Since I had received cryotherapy from different dermatologists, I would li...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
1. There is still a possibility of transmission. 2. The actual situation depends on whether there are any wounds after freezing. 3. If there is a dressing, it should be changed.[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Treatment, Transmission, and Care Tips
How Long Can Viral Warts Survive on Inanimate Objects?
How long do viral warts survive outside the human body before they die? If you are concerned about the risk of infection from touching objects, and some items cannot be washed or disinfected with alcohol (e.g., guitars, documents), it is possible to avoid contact with these items...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
24-72 hours.[Read More] How Long Can Viral Warts Survive on Inanimate Objects?
Understanding Viral Warts: Transmission Risks and Hygiene Practices
Transmission of viral warts in different areas and post-contact cleaning? Hello Doctor: Yesterday, I went to a hair salon and noticed that the hairstylist had a raised lesion on the side of her left index finger (near the thumb) at the joint, approximately one centimeter in diame...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
In hypothetical situations where a solution cannot be provided, it is advisable to maintain personal hygiene and seek medical attention promptly if issues arise.[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Transmission Risks and Hygiene Practices
Should You Discard Clothes and Bedding After Warts Heal?
After a viral wart has healed, should the items that came into contact with it be discarded? I previously had numerous viral warts on my hands, feet, neck, and face. After more than a year of cryotherapy, I have not had a recurrence for a month. I would like to ask: 1. Is it bett...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Just wash it clean. Generally, the viral warts on the skin are not necessarily the same subtype as the strains that cause cervical cancer, so the effectiveness may be limited.[Read More] Should You Discard Clothes and Bedding After Warts Heal?
Managing Painful Viral Warts: Treatment Tips and Best Practices
Viral warts with redness and swelling? 1. I have developed a viral wart on my foot and have been applying salicylic acid solution purchased from the pharmacy for almost a month. After shedding skin three to four times, there are still small black spots. Should I continue applying...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: 1. If there are still small black dots visible on the wart, it indicates ongoing viral infection, and treatment should continue. 2. If there is significant swelling and pain, it is recommended to pause the use of salicylic acid solution for a few days. 3. You can use steri...[Read More] Managing Painful Viral Warts: Treatment Tips and Best Practices
Persistent Wart on Foot: Concerns About Healing and Treatment Options
The viral wart has developed a blister and scab that has not fallen off for over a month, and it has only been treated with cryotherapy once? Hello Doctor, I have developed a viral wart on the sole of my left foot. Over a month ago (about 40 days ago), I underwent cryotherapy at ...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
The skin on the soles of the feet tends to shed more slowly; you can gently scrape it to check.[Read More] Persistent Wart on Foot: Concerns About Healing and Treatment Options
Can Black Spots on Penis Warts Transmit to Genital Warts?
Black spots on the penis that are viral warts may potentially be transmitted as genital warts? My boyfriend was diagnosed by a doctor with several viral warts on his penis, which can only be seen with a magnifying glass. There is a more noticeable black spot in the pubic area. Th...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
1. The lesions of human papillomavirus (HPV) on the genital area are known as genital warts, and the vast majority are transmitted through sexual intercourse. 2. The incubation period is 2 to 8 months.[Read More] Can Black Spots on Penis Warts Transmit to Genital Warts?
Disinfecting Virus Warts: Is 70% or 90% Alcohol More Effective?
Disinfection of viral warts on surfaces? Recently, I saw several dermatologists online stating that spraying 90% alcohol and allowing it to remain on surfaces for one minute can eliminate viral particles from warts on toilet seats. However, I previously learned from other physici...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
70%-75% is preferable.[Read More] Disinfecting Virus Warts: Is 70% or 90% Alcohol More Effective?
Can You Get the HPV Vaccine After Having Warts? A Dermatology Guide
Can someone who has had "viral warts" still receive the HPV vaccine? Is it commonly referred to as "cauliflower"? I would like to ask about this topic~ I previously had viral warts and it seems I have found some again recently. Should I complete the treatment ...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: For a detailed introduction to the cervical cancer vaccine (HPV vaccine), you can refer to the health education article from Shin Kong Hospital at https://www.skh.org.tw/skh_resource/leap_do/health_picture/1544066998214/Understanding_Cervical_Cancer_and_the_Cervical_Cancer...[Read More] Can You Get the HPV Vaccine After Having Warts? A Dermatology Guide
Understanding Cryotherapy for Viral Warts: When to Seek Further Treatment
Cryotherapy I originally had small white spots on the sole of my foot, and after seeing a dermatologist, I was diagnosed with a viral wart. I have undergone cryotherapy for three weeks, but the lesions have not fallen off. I applied a wart removal solution, and the lesions have b...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: If the viral wart lesions have not yet fallen off, it is still possible to return for a follow-up visit and use a surgical blade for debridement. Depending on the situation, cryotherapy may be recommended afterward. If the skin symptoms do not improve or worsen, it is advi...[Read More] Understanding Cryotherapy for Viral Warts: When to Seek Further Treatment
Understanding Viral Warts: Risks, Treatment, and Cancer Concerns
Viral warts Dear Dr. Wu, I have developed viral warts on my face and neck. After undergoing cryotherapy about four days ago, I had been picking at them with my hands before the treatment, thinking they were just acne. During this period, if I cook or wash vegetables, is there a p...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is currently known to be associated with various epithelial cancers in many organs; however, the mechanisms by which it causes these cancers are not yet fully understood. It is recommended that if an infection is known to be present in a specific area o...[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Risks, Treatment, and Cancer Concerns
Effective Treatments for Warts: Overcoming Persistent Skin Issues
Inquiry about viral warts? Since mid-July, I discovered about four warts on the soles of my feet, which were small and without black dots at that time. I started receiving cryotherapy and only wore flip-flops during the treatment. Throughout this period, new warts kept appearing....
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Viral warts can sometimes be quite persistent. For a detailed introduction to the treatment and prevention of viral warts, you can refer to the following links: https://www.google.com.tw/amp/s/www.medpartner.club/cutaneous-wart-treatment-prevention/ and https://www.careonl...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Warts: Overcoming Persistent Skin Issues
Understanding Transparent Bumps on Ankles and Hands: Causes and Concerns
Transparent small bumps on the ankle, dorsum of the foot, and hands? I started treatment for viral warts last year, and by early this year, I was almost done. I've been very anxious about new warts developing, so I frequently check my hands and feet. Recently, I noticed smal...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
No lesions were observed, making it impossible to determine whether it is a wart or another issue. If it is causing significant concern, please seek medical attention promptly.[Read More] Understanding Transparent Bumps on Ankles and Hands: Causes and Concerns