Question 1

what to do about oral verruca plana treatment (flat warts)?

Accepted Answer

Flat warts: These viral skin infections are a nuisance, and of course unsightly, which is why we seek treatment. You can see a dermatologist, who has the best tools to deal with these. Or you can try something over the counter, such as a wart formula or wart remover. I am a fan of 'occlusive therapy'- if the wart is out of the way and you can stick the cloth part of the BandAid over it for a while.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of oral hpv? are the lesions/warts painful? is there any over the counter treatment for them like creams/pills...etc? help

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Usually no symptoms: Oral HPV infections are not rare, but a lot less common than genital ones. Almost all oral HPV infections are asymptomatic and invisible:  no warts, bumps, pain, burning, or anything else. When warts do appear, they are painless bumps, often with a "cauliflower" appearance. There are no recommended OTC treatments. Happily, oral HPV is rarely dangerous. If you suspect oral warts, see your doctor.

Question 3

do warts comeback after treatment?

Accepted Answer

They sure can...: You can use the liquid nitrogen, liquid nitrous oxide (this is what i like to use), topical acids, dermal scraping. You can also try oral Cimetidine (400 mg three times a day for 12-16 weeks). This is very safe and had the side effect of getting rid of warts for many people of adult size and weight (japma november 1, 1995 vol. 85 no. 11 717-718 ). For excisions, I use radiowave surgery.

Question 4

what is the best treatment for warts?

Accepted Answer

Varies: There are multiple ways to treat warts and they respond to all of them including freezing, acid, burning, prescription creams, or laser. If it only one wart burning or electrosurgery is very effective. For extensive warts medication is often better to al least decrease the number of warts to a manageable level.

Question 5

what's the best home treatment for warts?

Accepted Answer

No best: There are many treatments including topical acids, freezing laser, surgical removal.

Question 6

what should i do after acid treatment for warts?

Accepted Answer

Acid and scraping: A otc acid and scraping with a pumice bar will help.  If not, you can use the liquid nitrogen, liquid nitrous oxide (this is what i like to use). You can also try oral cimetadine (400 mg three times a day for 12-16 weeks). This is very safe and had the side effect of getting rid of warts for many people of adult size and weight (japma november 1, 1995 vol. 85 no. 11 717-718 ).

Question 7

what effective treatment/cure is there for warts caused by shaving?

Accepted Answer

See below: Shaving does not cause warts. What you have may be ingrown hair. You could have those hair removed permanently by laser, or not shave the area.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 8

what do you suggest if my friend developed 'ganital warts', please advise treatment.?

Accepted Answer

Your friend: should be evaluated to insure of dx accuracy. HPV can be treated with laser, electrocautery, cryosurgery, LEEP and medications.

Question 9

what is cantharidin wart treatment?

Accepted Answer

Cantharidin: Your doctor "paints" cantharidin on your wart and covers it with a bandage. This is generally painless. The cantharidin causes the skin under the wart to blister, lifting the wart off the skin. When the blister dries, the wart comes off with the blistered skin. You may feel some pain when the skin blisters. When you see your doctor again, he or she will remove the dead skin and may retreat.

Question 10

wart treatment, i am type 2diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Any treatment: As long as your diabetes is in control you can undergo any wart treatment including surgical removal.

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