Understanding the Link Between Foot Sweat and Viral Warts
Foot sweat and viral warts? Hello, I would like to ask about my situation. I tend to have sweaty feet, and during the summer, my soles are always damp, making it difficult for me to wear sandals. I feel more comfortable wearing socks. I've been treating a viral wart for almo...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Skin that is frequently exposed to a moist environment can make viral warts more difficult to treat. It is recommended to keep the feet dry and well-ventilated, and to minimize wearing closed shoes. If necessary, opt for moisture-wicking socks and change them frequently. C...[Read More] Understanding the Link Between Foot Sweat and Viral Warts
Can Washing Clothes Spread Warts on Your Skin?
Transmission of Warts I have warts on the soles of my feet, and recently I've been lazy, so I put all my clothes (including socks and underwear) in the wash with detergent. Could this spread the warts to other areas? (The detergent packaging mentions ingredients like baking ...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: For information on the causes and treatment of viral warts, you can refer to Dr. Lin Chi-bin's introduction at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=52. Generally speaking, the transmissibility of human papillomavirus (HPV) is not very high, unless there is i...[Read More] Can Washing Clothes Spread Warts on Your Skin?
Understanding Viral Warts: Treatment Options and Patient Concerns
Patients with viral warts Hello Doctor, I have developed multiple viral warts around my fingernails. Since I sought medical attention a bit late, the largest one has spread nearly halfway around the nail. After more than four months of cryotherapy, there has been no significant i...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
1. Can be trimmed. 2. A literal description; without actually seeing the lesion, it cannot be confirmed. It is recommended to have a physician examine it for a proper assessment. 3. It is advisable to remove the dead skin for better absorption, which will lead to more noticeable ...[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Treatment Options and Patient Concerns
Understanding Non-Blister Skin Bumps: Causes and Self-Treatment Options
Something that resembles a blister but is not a blister? I have developed many transparent, blister-like bumps on the joints of my fingers. They are not painful, do not itch, and are raised. I'm not sure what they are! Since I am currently working in Australia and cannot com...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Skin diseases cannot be accurately diagnosed based solely on textual descriptions. In Google images of viral warts, small black dots are often visible on the lesions. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Non-Blister Skin Bumps: Causes and Self-Treatment Options
How to Safely Handle Clothes After Contact with Warts
How to handle clothing and items that have come into contact with patients with any type of warts to avoid transmission? I have a question that has been bothering me, and I don't know who to ask. One of my students has developed many warts on her fingers and has been receivi...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Regarding viral warts, you can refer to Dr. Lin Chi-bin's article at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=52. Essentially, viruses are intracellular parasites and have a very short survival time outside the host, typically not infectious after six months. If...[Read More] How to Safely Handle Clothes After Contact with Warts
Understanding HPV Warts: My Anxiety and Treatment Concerns
Viral warts... I'm feeling very depressed? Last Tuesday, I noticed a small black dot on my palm, resembling a mole, not exceeding 0.1 cm, about the size of a mechanical pencil lead, located at the webbing of my hand. During the examination, the doctor scraped off some thicke...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Regarding viral warts, you can refer to Dr. Lin Chi-bin's article at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=52. I hope you can avoid excessive worry and cooperate with your dermatologist's treatment. Thank you![Read More] Understanding HPV Warts: My Anxiety and Treatment Concerns
Understanding Cryotherapy for Plantar Warts: Safety and Precautions
Cryotherapy I underwent cryotherapy for plantar warts at the clinic last Saturday (first treatment). After this treatment, does the virus in the epidermis of the plantar warts still have the potential to be contagious, and are there any specific precautions I should take?
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: For information about viral warts, you can refer to Dr. Lin Chi-bin's article at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=52. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Cryotherapy for Plantar Warts: Safety and Precautions
Understanding Plantar Warts: Transmission, Treatment, and Care Tips
Viral warts 1. Hello, doctor. Are plantar warts contagious? If I accidentally touch them and then touch other skin or the edge of my pants before putting them on, is it easy to transmit? I heard that if they come into contact with the genital area, they can turn into genital wart...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Regarding viral warts, you can refer to Dr. Lin Chi-bin's article at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=521. 1. The contagiousness of viral warts is not very strong. 2. It is recommended to return for a follow-up if there are blisters, and please ask the d...[Read More] Understanding Plantar Warts: Transmission, Treatment, and Care Tips
Understanding Viral Warts on the Lips: Symptoms and Treatment Options
The issue of viral warts? Hello Doctor: Since I was young, I have had a habit of picking the dry skin on my lips, and I previously had four viral warts that were frozen off. To this day, the skin on my lips continues to peel and remains dry. 1. Doctor, what is the likelihood of...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
1. There is still a chance. 2. It should not be. 3. The presentation consists of brown papules, one by one.[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts on the Lips: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Managing Recurring Viral Warts: Causes and Prevention Tips
Recurrent viral warts Two years ago, I discovered viral warts on my hands and have been undergoing cryotherapy. I thought the lesions had healed, but after a while, I noticed that the viral warts reappeared. This cycle of treatment and recurrence has continued. I would like to kn...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to gradually change the habit of nail biting and to keep your hands as dry as possible, as a moist environment or minor skin injuries can facilitate the spread of viruses. Additionally, do not use nail clippers or scissors to trim viral warts. Thank you![Read More] Managing Recurring Viral Warts: Causes and Prevention Tips
Understanding Viral Warts: Treatment, Transmission, and Immune Boosting
Hello, doctor? Hello doctor, I have developed several bumps on my palm, around 8 or 9 of them. After seeing a doctor, I found out that they are viral warts, and I have undergone cryotherapy. Question 1: If I play cards with others, can they get infected? They keep asking me, so...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: 1. The transmissibility of human papillomavirus (HPV) is not very strong; it may require specific areas of the skin to be susceptible to invasion, and the infected individual's immune system must not be able to eliminate the virus in time. However, there is still a po...[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Treatment, Transmission, and Immune Boosting
Understanding Warts: Are They Contagious and What to Do?
A wart has developed on the palm of the left hand? Doctor, I recently developed a wart on my palm that has been painful and has lasted for about three months. I have been undergoing cryotherapy for it. However, I recently noticed that many areas of my body have started to itch in...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Generally, viral warts do not cause itching. It is recommended to consult a dermatologist nearby to confirm the condition of the skin in the armpits, chest, buttocks, groin, and inner thighs. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Warts: Are They Contagious and What to Do?
Understanding Liquid Nitrogen Treatment for Warts: What to Expect
Warts treated with liquid nitrogen? I visited a dermatologist today and was diagnosed with viral warts. The doctor treated five areas with liquid nitrogen. Some areas developed blisters while others did not. The doctor mentioned that the treated areas would form blisters, so is i...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: After liquid nitrogen treatment, it is possible to develop blisters, but it may not occur. Continuous follow-up appointments are necessary until the viral warts are completely resolved. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Liquid Nitrogen Treatment for Warts: What to Expect
Understanding Oral Growths: Causes, Treatments, and When to See a Doctor
Mouth lesions? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions I would like to ask you. 1. Is it possible to have viral warts in the mouth? If so, how can it be treated? Is it a sexually transmitted infection? 2. I noticed small white, skin-colored spots on my foreskin while using the ...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Human papillomavirus (HPV) can potentially infect both skin and mucosal areas. Based solely on a textual description, it is not possible to definitively diagnose whether it is a viral wart. If the wart is located near the genital area, it is commonly referred to as "c...[Read More] Understanding Oral Growths: Causes, Treatments, and When to See a Doctor
Understanding Warts on Your Thumb: Should You Treat Them?
Warts on the hand? If I have two warts on my thumb and do not seek treatment, what will happen? They do not cause any pain.
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Since viral warts are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection of the skin, some warts may grow larger or spread to other areas of the body if left untreated. It is recommended to consult a dermatologist nearby and seek treatment as soon as possible during the summer...[Read More] Understanding Warts on Your Thumb: Should You Treat Them?
Understanding Viral Warts: Is Fenretinide Cream Effective?
Viral warts ointment I have developed something similar to a viral wart in my thigh area; could it be genital warts? I recently heard that Finacea cream is more effective for this condition.
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: If warts caused by the virus appear near the genital area or anus, they are commonly referred to as "cauliflower." For a detailed introduction to phenol cream, you can refer to Dr. Lin Cheng-Hsien's educational article: http://www.dr-skin.com.tw/example-deta...[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Is Fenretinide Cream Effective?
Managing Blisters After Cryotherapy for Viral Warts: What You Need to Know
After cryotherapy for a viral wart, blisters have developed? Hello, doctor. I recently discovered that something has grown on my foot, and after seeing a doctor, I found out it is a virus. I am currently undergoing cryotherapy twice a week, and I have completed my fifth session. ...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
You should discuss the above issue with your physician, as they are the ones who understand your medical condition.[Read More] Managing Blisters After Cryotherapy for Viral Warts: What You Need to Know
Understanding Blisters After Cryotherapy for Viral Warts: What to Expect
Blister formation after cryotherapy for viral warts? A week ago, I underwent cryotherapy, and about two days later, blisters formed. However, in addition to the treated area, the surrounding skin also became swollen, and it has developed into a lump. Is this normal? How long will...
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Cryotherapy involves extremely low temperatures, which may lead to the formation of blisters around the treated lesion. After a few days, these blisters may turn dark purple or black. The time it takes for scabbing to occur varies significantly depending on the size of the...[Read More] Understanding Blisters After Cryotherapy for Viral Warts: What to Expect
Understanding Viral Warts: Transmission and Trust in Relationships
Viral warts are contagious? Hello doctor, my boyfriend has developed three dark, mole-like warts near his pubic hair (a dermatologist diagnosed them as viral warts), but I do not have any lesions on my body. This has affected our trust in each other, and I do not believe I transm...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
This question is indeed difficult to answer, as everyone may be a carrier, but not necessarily develop the disease.[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Transmission and Trust in Relationships
Can Hand Warts Be Transmitted Through Touching Your Partner?
Wart infection on the hand? Doctor, I have a wart infection on my hand. If I hold hands, will it transmit to my partner? At that time, I didn't know I had a wart infection, and I touched my partner's genitals. Is it possible for it to spread? I'm very worried. :(
Dr. Li Yufen Reply:
Hello: Viral warts are caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) through contact with the skin or mucous membranes. Generally, individuals who have prolonged exposure to water, such as swimmers, workers, restaurant employees, market vendors, or those with localized ...[Read More] Can Hand Warts Be Transmitted Through Touching Your Partner?