Viral warts, Dermatology FAQ - Page 5

Regarding the use of retinoic acid in the treatment of flat warts? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a few questions: 1. Can the use of topical retinoids alone effectively treat flat warts? 2. Since I also have some viral warts on the back of my hand, can I apply retinoids o...

Can multiple treatments for viral warts be used simultaneously? Hello Doctor, previously I had a viral wart on the back of my right hand finger, which I only got checked recently, and the doctor said it was quite large. At that time, I received cryotherapy. After returning home, ...

Recurrent viral warts? Hello, I had a viral wart on the sole of my foot with a diameter of 0.5 cm, which required weekly cryotherapy for two years at the hospital before it was cured. Towards the end of the foot treatment, I noticed a transparent small spot resembling eczema on m...

Cryotherapy - Why is there persistent shooting pain in the peripheral nerves? Hello, doctor! I recently visited a dermatologist, initially thinking that the thick callus on my left big toe was due to wearing high heels for a long time. However, after seeing the doctor, I found ou...

Is it possible to win the lottery this way? I have developed three viral warts on the soles of my feet. Initially, there was just one, but after cryotherapy, two more appeared. Throughout this process, I have been very anxious about the possibility of them spreading to other area...

Is there still a risk of contagion while undergoing treatment for plantar warts? Hello Doctor: Last week, I felt a foreign body sensation in the sole of my foot. After observing the symptoms and searching online, I suspected it might be a contagious viral wart. The next day, I we...

How can viral warts be isolated to prevent transmission? Hello, doctor: 1. I have a wart on my left middle finger, and I have already seen a doctor. I have undergone cryotherapy once. Aren't warts transmitted through contact? What should I do while showering? Should I cove...

Laser treatment for viral warts? Hello Dr. Wu, in May I underwent a nitrogen laser treatment at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei, primarily on the soles of both feet. Why did the wounds become keratinized after healing, and by September, those keratinized areas turned into ...

There are viral warts on the genital area? If there are viral warts on the skin near the upper part of the scrotum, is it safe to engage in sexual activity? Could masturbation lead to infection in other areas?

Can viral warts be used in conjunction with skincare products? After applying Aldara cream for the treatment of viral warts on your face, is it safe to use skincare products (such as toner and lotion)? The instructions state to avoid using steroid creams. Can I still use nasal al...

Cryotherapy for viral warts Three months ago, I developed a growth on my foot, which I initially thought was a corn, so I ignored it. However, it kept getting bigger. After visiting a dermatologist, I learned that it is a viral wart. I have undergone two cryotherapy treatments, a...

Can palm warts be transmitted to the genitals? Hello Doctor, I have had several small bumps on my palm for over a year now. Recently, I visited a dermatologist who diagnosed them as warts. I would like to ask whether the warts on my palm can be transmitted to my genital area. Sin...

Post-treatment swelling and pain? The doctor prescribed a medication that looks like nail polish for me to apply to the warts. The skin on the bottom of my foot peeled off two days ago, and now it hurts to walk. It feels swollen, similar to after cryotherapy, and I experience som...

Viral warts near the nails? Hello Dr. Lee, I have a viral wart on the side of my little finger nail measuring approximately 0.5 cm by 0.2 cm. After undergoing about 8 to 9 cryotherapy sessions, the wart has increased in size (now measuring 0.8 cm by up to 0.5 cm), and the nail be...

Questions related to warts? Hello Dr. Lee, I have been undergoing treatment for my warts for over five months now, with warts on both my hands and feet. I have tried CO2 laser, dye laser, topical wart treatments, and cryotherapy, and I am currently continuing with cryotherapy. I ...

I have been undergoing cryotherapy for warts for almost a year, but they still haven't improved? I developed a black, slightly raised spot on the sole of my foot, so I went to see a dermatologist in Taoyuan. The doctor diagnosed it as a corn and performed cryotherapy. Later,...

Viral warts after cryotherapy? I have developed nearly 20 viral warts on the soles of my feet and have recently started treatment. So far, I have undergone three sessions, with the third treatment performed on June 16. After each treatment, my feet are painful, and about two to t...

Recently underwent carbon dioxide laser surgery for viral warts? Hello, my brother has developed several viral warts on the soles of his feet (including between the toes and under the toenails) and on the tops of his feet. The number is quite significant, and it has extended to t...

Can viral warts be transmitted if they come into contact with the tongue? I have a hard little spot on my finger, and after seeing a dermatologist, I was told it is a common wart. If it comes into contact with my tongue, will it be contagious? If there are no wounds or if there a...

I have warts on my fingers, but I have an exam coming up. What should I do? Hello Dr. Lee, I discovered a strange growth on the second segment of my left middle finger last year. Initially, I thought it was due to my atopic dermatitis, but later when I consulted a traditional Chi...