Warts, Dermatology FAQ - Page 13

Cauliflower infection Doctor, I have a question: A family member has genital warts, and my towel came into contact with their underwear (in the bathroom). After that, I used the towel to dry my body and genitals. Is there a risk of infection? I remember that the contact with the ...

Questions related to oral cauliflower? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions to ask. (1) Regarding indirect transmission pathways, some articles state that the likelihood of infection from everyday indirect contact (such as sharing utensils or kissing) is relatively low. Is this ...

Fibroepithelial polyps issue? Hello, doctor. Recently, I visited a urology clinic and had a wart burned off for biopsy. I have developed a ring of dark-colored warts in the groove of my penis. The biopsy results indicated that it is not condyloma acuminatum, but the name translat...

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...

Medications for Warts Doctor, if I purchase a Taiwanese brand medication (Rod) due to the high price of Ledaig, will there be a difference in effectiveness? Additionally, I have been troubled by my warts for a while now; they always recur after cryotherapy, which is quite frustra...

Is there a possibility of indirectly transmitting cauliflower? Hello doctor, today I visited an ENT clinic, and the doctor accidentally touched the inside of my nostril with the spray device that was used. I would like to know if there is a possibility of being infected if the pr...

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...

Is there a chance of contracting HPV or genital warts through oral sex with a partner who does not have any sexually transmitted infections? I engaged in oral sex out of curiosity, performing it about three times quickly without ejaculation in my mouth. There was also kissing inv...

Hair problems Doctor, last week I had my hair washed by someone who used their nails very forcefully on my scalp. At that moment, I felt like my scalp was being pulled off. When I went to work that day, I noticed that my entire scalp was extremely red. After work, when I washed m...

Molluscum contagiosum or genital warts? Hello, Director Wu. About one or two months ago, I discovered a small, non-red, non-painful, and non-itchy lump in my lower abdomen (it is round and flat). Initially, there was only one, and I thought it was a follicular inflammation, so I ...

If you have common warts on your hands, can they appear on the foreskin if you masturbate? Hello, doctor: 1. If I have common warts on my hands, can I develop common warts on my foreskin from masturbation? 2. Will they turn into genital warts? I recently saw a dermatologist, and ...

Regarding the transmission routes of the HPV virus? Hello Dr. Wu, I have a few questions I would like to ask you. 1. If a tissue or adhesive bandage is contaminated with HPV (whether it is the type that causes genital warts or warts on the hands and feet), and someone subsequen...

Cryotherapy - Pain Relief It is acceptable to take pain relievers like Ibuprofen 200mg after undergoing cryotherapy for warts, especially if you are experiencing significant pain. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can help reduce pain and inflammatio...

Warts are increasing in number? I would like to ask about cryotherapy for warts. Originally, I had one wart, but it has grown to four or five, affecting both of my hands. I have already undergone cryotherapy seven times, and with the late nights spent working on reports, they see...

Consultation issues Hello, doctor. Can a dermatologist also treat a cold? Here’s the situation: a couple of days ago, I was feeling unwell due to a cold and went to see a doctor. The clinic has both dermatology and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) services, but the consultation rooms ...

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...