Can people with flat warts eat eggs?

Written by Liu Jing
Dermatology
Updated on March 31, 2025
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Flat warts are caused by a viral infection, and it is safe to eat eggs, which are not contraindicated. Treatment should include antiviral medications and immune regulation to support symptomatic relief. Flat warts commonly occur in children and young women and are mostly found on the face and extremities. It is important to use sunscreen, maintain skin cleanliness, avoid scratching to prevent the spread of the virus, and disinfect clothes and surrounding objects. Oral medications such as pidotimod granules, thymosin enteric capsules, and spleen peptide lyophilized powder can be used, along with topical treatments like interferon gel and miquimod cream at the site of the lesions. Photodynamic therapy for the skin, which involves applying a photosensitizer weekly and using appropriate light sources for irradiation, is an additional treatment option, typically administered in three sessions per course. Pre-treatment methods such as scraping off the wart may be performed before photodynamic therapy. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a physician.)

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How to remove flat warts

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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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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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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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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Can people with flat warts eat eggs?

Flat warts are caused by a viral infection, and it is safe to eat eggs, which are not contraindicated. Treatment should include antiviral medications and immune regulation to support symptomatic relief. Flat warts commonly occur in children and young women and are mostly found on the face and extremities. It is important to use sunscreen, maintain skin cleanliness, avoid scratching to prevent the spread of the virus, and disinfect clothes and surrounding objects. Oral medications such as pidotimod granules, thymosin enteric capsules, and spleen peptide lyophilized powder can be used, along with topical treatments like interferon gel and miquimod cream at the site of the lesions. Photodynamic therapy for the skin, which involves applying a photosensitizer weekly and using appropriate light sources for irradiation, is an additional treatment option, typically administered in three sessions per course. Pre-treatment methods such as scraping off the wart may be performed before photodynamic therapy. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a physician.)