Can people with flat warts eat eggs?

Written by Qu Jing
Dermatology
Updated on September 29, 2024
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Flat warts can be eaten with eggs. Eggs are to be avoided by some patients with allergic diseases who are sensitive to eggs; some people are allergic to egg whites, while others may react to egg yolks. However, the pathogenesis of flat warts is not related to allergies. It is a viral disease caused by infection with HPV type 3 virus, commonly found on the face and forearms. The typical skin lesions are rice grain or soybean-sized, flat, elevated papules that are round or oval-shaped. The surface is smooth and hard, with a normal skin color or light brown, often appearing suddenly in large, dense numbers. After scratching, the lesions can appear bead-like, arranged along the direction of scratching, forming an autoinoculation reaction. Thus, the worsening of flat warts is due to scratching and self-spreading; the more one scratches, the more warts appear. The condition of flat warts is related to the individual's immunity. When immunity is low, it’s easier to be infected. When immunity is high, resistance is stronger, and some patients may see the warts resolve on their own, although a few may relapse. Therefore, eating eggs is unrelated to flat warts.

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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.

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How is flat wart caused?

Flat warts are caused by a viral infection, with HPV as the pathogen. They commonly occur on exposed areas such as the face and the backs of the hands, and are most frequently seen in adult women and children. It is necessary to strengthen immunity and provide symptomatic treatment. When necessary, physical treatments can be used to promote the disappearance of the warts, such as the commonly used methods of liquid nitrogen freezing or laser treatments. Oral administration of thymopeptide enteric capsules or pimecrolimus granules can also be used. For particularly stubborn cases, in addition to the support of traditional Chinese medicine, treatment may also need to include skin photodynamic therapy. This involves a basic treatment course of once a week for three continuous weeks, applying a photosensitizer to the affected area followed by exposure to a certain light source.

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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.