Flat warts are caused by what?

Written by Zhu Zhu
Dermatology
Updated on September 20, 2024
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Flat warts are a type of viral skin disease, primarily caused by the papillomavirus, characterized by skin overgrowths scattered across the skin, resembling the size of mung beans and are light brown flat papules. Flat warts are highly contagious, especially around the neck, backs of hands, face, and chest areas. Therefore, it is crucial to treat flat warts promptly to prevent spread and further infection.

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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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Flat warts are caused by what?

Flat warts are a type of viral skin disease, primarily caused by the papillomavirus, characterized by skin overgrowths scattered across the skin, resembling the size of mung beans and are light brown flat papules. Flat warts are highly contagious, especially around the neck, backs of hands, face, and chest areas. Therefore, it is crucial to treat flat warts promptly to prevent spread and further infection.

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Foods to Avoid with Flat Warts

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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Flat warts are treated in the dermatology department.

Flat warts are caused by human papillomavirus infections. They are highly contagious and recurrent, and most people do not respond well to long-term treatment. It is essential to seek treatment at a regular hospital's dermatology department. You can visit the dermatology department of the local hospital, where the doctor can examine the condition and then develop a treatment plan. If there are fewer warts, laser treatment can be chosen; if there are many, oral and topical medications can be used; other options include wart burial or wart immunotherapy. It is also beneficial to prevent recurrence by strengthening exercise, enhancing immunity, avoiding spicy and stimulating foods, and avoiding staying up late.

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How to deal with flat warts on the eyes?

Flat warts are caused by infection with the Human Papillomavirus, also commonly known as HPV. This disease is highly contagious and recurrent, and it is somewhat related to reduced immunity. If they appear near the eyes, it is advisable to go to the dermatology department of a regular hospital and use laser treatment, followed by the external application of antiviral ointment. Regular exercise should be enhanced to boost immunity. If there are many warts around the eyes, and they have been there for a long time with poor treatment outcomes, one can consider using wart immunization implantation. After removing the wart tissue, it is made into an antigen vaccine and implanted subcutaneously, allowing the body to produce antibodies to fight the virus. This method causes minimal trauma and is quite effective.