Foods to Avoid with Flat Warts

Written by Zhu Zhu

Dermatology

Updated on September 22, 2024

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Flat warts are a skin disease caused by human papillomavirus infection, which many people have experienced. Patients with flat warts cannot eat many foods. Firstly, they should avoid irritant foods, such as seafood, including sea fish, shrimp, crabs, etc. Secondly, they should avoid spicy and stimulating foods, such as hot pots and barbecues, and they should not drink alcohol. Finally, patients with flat warts should pay attention to eating more foods rich in vitamins and proteins.

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Written by He Da Wei

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Can people with flat warts eat eggs?

Patients with flat warts can eat eggs. Flat warts are benign growths caused by human papillomavirus infection of the skin and mucous membranes. They are flat, raised papules commonly seen in children and adolescents. Common sites include the face, the backs of the hands, and the forearms. Typical lesions are flat papules the size of rice grains to soybeans, round or oval in shape, numerous and dense. The course of the disease is chronic, and some patients may see the warts disappear on their own, but a few may experience recurrent outbreaks. Recurrent outbreaks of flat warts are related to a decrease in the body's immune system. Therefore, eating eggs regularly can appropriately enhance immunity, which may help to some extent in preventing the recurrence of flat warts.

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Written by Huang Ling Juan

Dermatology

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Signs before the regression of flat warts

Signs before the regression of flat warts include slight itching in some people, or a numb sensation in others. During the healing process of flat warts, immune cells repair the local skin lesions and release inflammatory factors, causing mild itching. The rash of the flat warts will also turn red, gradually shrink, and then scab over. If the flat warts have been treated with liquid nitrogen freezing or laser, there might be some pain before they regress. However, before the regression of flat warts, many people do not show any special symptoms and most people's flat warts regress unknowingly. The occurrence of flat warts is due to a viral infection, and they can be removed under the guidance of a doctor using liquid nitrogen freezing treatment or laser methods.

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Written by Liu Gang

Dermatology

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Can flat warts be treated with laser?

Flat warts are a disease caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and they are highly contagious and recurrent. Generally, they can be treated with laser therapy, but this method is mainly for patients with fewer growths. If there are many growths, the effectiveness of laser treatment may not be very good, and extensive laser use can easily cause scarring or leave laser marks. For multiple flat warts, the most common approach is still to use immunotherapy, or to take antiviral medications orally and topically over the long term. During the treatment of flat warts, it is important to avoid sharing towels or bath mitts to prevent cross-infection, although laser treatment can still be quite effective for smaller flat warts.

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Written by Liu Gang

Dermatology

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Can flat warts be removed by cautery?

Flat warts are caused by papillomavirus infection. This disease is highly contagious and recurrent, making treatment complex. Generally, if there are only a few at the onset, laser removal can be used, followed by topical application of interferon to prevent recurrence. If there are many flat warts, laser treatment may not be very effective. Oral and topical medications are alternative options, such as antiviral drugs and immune-boosting medications, supplemented with topical application of interferon or localized interferon injections. If these methods are not effective enough, you may consider undergoing wart immunotherapy at a hospital, which generally yields better results overall. Laser treatment is suitable for flat warts, but only when they are few in number.

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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.