How to remove flat warts

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 26, 2024
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Flat warts are caused by the human papillomavirus infection, commonly known as the HPV virus. This disease is highly contagious and recurrent; once it appears, it tends to grow on various parts of the body in most individuals. The most commonly used primary treatment method is laser removal of the warts, followed by the application of topical antiviral medications. This method is generally suitable for flat warts that are less numerous. Another method is wart vaccination therapy, which involves removing the flat warts and using them to create a vaccine that is implanted into the muscle of the patient, generating antibodies to fight against the flat warts. The last method involves the use of oral and topical medications, but this method is slower and requires long-term treatment. The treatment of flat warts also necessitates a long-term dietary avoidance of spicy and stimulating foods, increased physical exercise, and a stronger focus on immunotherapy.

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Does flat wart affect pregnant women?

Flat warts are benign skin proliferations caused by a viral infection in women, most often due to the human papillomavirus, and typically occur on the face or upper limbs. When they occur, they generally have no impact on pregnant women, and the patient usually does not feel any discomfort. After bodily adjustment and an increase in immune resistance, they may also naturally regress. This virus does not enter the body through the placenta, so it does not affect the fetus, and there is no need for excessive worry.

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How to treat flat warts around the eyes.

Flat warts are caused by human papillomavirus infection, and they exhibit strong contagiousness and a tendency to recur. If they are located near the eyes and are relatively few in number, direct treatment with a laser can be employed. After the laser treatment, antiviral medication should be applied locally. Additionally, it is advisable to take some medications to enhance immune function, engage in regular exercise, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. If there are many warts and long-term treatment has been ineffective, immunotherapy for warts can be considered. This involves removing the warts and embedding the antigens and antibodies subcutaneously to stimulate the body's own antibody production against the virus. If this still does not yield satisfactory results, long-term treatment with oral and topical medications can be used, though this method requires persistence over an extended period.

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Are filiform warts the same as flat warts?

Filiform warts and flat warts are different. They have commonalities in that both are benign growths caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection of the skin and mucous membranes. However, they differ in their virus subtypes and shapes. Filiform warts are a type of common wart, characterized by their elongated, thin protrusions with keratinized tips, hence named filiform warts. These often occur in areas such as the neck, forehead, and eyelids. Flat warts are caused by HPV type 3 infections, typically occurring on the face, backs of hands, and forearms. The typical lesions are rice grain- or soybean-sized flat elevated papules with smooth surfaces, either the color of normal skin or light brown. They are numerous and densely packed. Scratching them can lead to a string of bead-like arrangements along the direction of the scratch.

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Are filamentous warts the same as flat warts?

Filiform warts and flat warts are different; their commonality is that both belong to viral warts, which are benign growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) infecting the skin and mucous membranes. Clinically, they are caused by different subtypes of HPV, and their appearances are distinct. Filiform warts are caused by HPV type 2, characterized by elongated, protruding growths with a keratinized tip, hence the name filiform warts. On the other hand, flat warts are often caused by HPV type 3, commonly found on the face, backs of hands, and forearms. These lesions are flat, slightly raised papules, circular or oval-shaped, with a smooth, hard surface and are naturally skin-colored or light brown. They usually appear suddenly, in large numbers, and are densely packed.

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Is flat wart serious?

Flat warts are caused by an infection with the human papillomavirus, commonly known as HPV. This disease currently has a particularly high incidence rate, with most people having one or more flat warts on their skin. Once they appear, they can be completely cured with proper treatment. This condition is not considered particularly severe, but it is highly contagious and recurrent. When bathing at home, it's important to use separate towels or washcloths from other family members to prevent cross-infection. It is also advisable to avoid spicy and irritating foods, avoid staying up late, exercise regularly, and strengthen the immune system for a faster recovery from the disease.