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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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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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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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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How to remove flat warts?

The treatment of flat warts mainly includes several aspects: physical therapy, topical medication therapy, and systemic medication therapy. Physical therapy for local application includes methods such as laser, cryotherapy, and microwave. This is mainly suitable when there are few skin rashes, as fewer lesions do not cause much trauma. If there are many lesions, it is recommended to use topical medication therapy and oral or injectable medication therapy. Topical medication therapy includes antiviral medications like acyclovir and penciclovir, topical immunomodulatory drugs like interferon, which also have antiviral effects, as well as topical fluorouracil and topical retinoids. Additionally, there is oral medication therapy, which includes oral antiviral drugs such as acyclovir, as well as oral retinoids. There are also medications available to boost immunity and modulate the immune system, such as thymosin and interferon. However, all these treatments should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.

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Can flat warts heal on their own?

Flat warts are caused by an infection with the papillomavirus. This disease has a very low rate of self-healing and generally requires treatment to resolve because flat warts have strong contagiousness and recurrence. Once they appear, it is imperative to seek formal treatment immediately; waiting until they multiply will only increase the difficulty of treatment. Common treatments include laser or cryotherapy. Conventional oral and topical medications are particularly slow in effect, and most patients do not have very good outcomes. Immunotherapy for warts can also be used. These treatments are available in the dermatology departments of standard hospitals. It is crucial to avoid spicy and irritating foods, not to stay up late, and to refrain from repeatedly scratching when itching occurs. Scratching can cause wounds where the virus implants and proliferates, leading to the development of linear or band-like clusters of flat warts.