What treatment method is effective for removing flat warts

Flat warts are what we usually call "warts". They are a skin disease caused mainly by viral infection due to decreased immunity. Flat warts often occur on the hands and face of patients. Although they are painless or itchy, they are particularly detrimental to appearance. Currently, surgery, laser and drug therapy are the main treatments for flat warts in clinical practice. So which method is most effective in treating flat warts? Let’s find out below.

Flat warts are commonly known as "warts" or "flat warts". It is a common viral infectious skin disease that affects the appearance. So what is the best way to treat flat warts? Anyone who has experienced flat warts will find that flat warts will leave scars after healing. So how can we prevent flat warts from leaving scars? Nantong dermatologists tell us: Only by taking good and reasonable treatment methods can we avoid flat warts from leaving scars.

Traditional methods of treating flat warts

1. Surgical excision to treat flat warts. Dermatologists do not recommend surgical removal of flat warts. This is because surgery often does not cut cleanly, and recurrence is likely to occur, leaving scars that make continued treatment more difficult.

2. Use corrosive drugs to treat flat warts. Dermatologists do not recommend this method either, because most warts will naturally disappear within 1-2 years, hence the saying "thousand-day warts" among the people; and even if corrosive drugs are used, warts may still recur. Especially warts on the face will leave scars and affect the appearance.

Misunderstandings about the understanding and treatment of flat warts

1. Scratching to remove: Many patients do not understand the infectiousness of the disease and often scratch the affected area intentionally or unintentionally in an attempt to remove the rash. However, this causes more and more rashes, which may even be arranged in lines or densely packed in patches along the scratches. Because there are a large number of active viruses in the rash, when the area is scratched, slight damage may occur on the surface of the rash and the normal skin. At this time, the virus can easily be inoculated into the normal skin and produce new warts. Medical Education Network collection and compilation

2. During treatment, only the external skin lesions are removed: However, in addition to removing the skin lesions, it is more important to regulate the body's immunity in the treatment of flat warts, otherwise they will recur.

3. Can be transmitted to other people: Patients with flat warts worry about infecting others. In fact, it is easier for them to be infected themselves than to be infected by others. Usually, only people with low immunity or trauma are easily infected with flat warts.

4. Being impatient for quick results and believing in quack doctors: Generally speaking, flat warts tend to occur in exposed areas, especially on the face, which is very annoying for patients. Many patients are psychologically eager for quick results and are easily misled by quack doctors, which may lead to adverse consequences. Therefore, it is recommended to go to a regular medical institution for treatment in a timely manner.

Precautions for the treatment of flat warts

1. If flat warts are found, they should be treated promptly. Do not scratch or pick at the warts, and do not scrub excessively. Be cautious about traumatic treatments.

2. Pay attention to personal hygiene, avoid sharing cleaning utensils with others; stay away from hormone drugs.

3. Avoid smoking, drinking, and spicy food; eat more vegetables and fruits, and supplement with multiple vitamins.

4. Maintain a happy mood and strengthen physical exercise. Because flat warts have a slow course, treatment generally takes 2 to 3 months, or even longer. However, the rash will flatten and disappear after treatment without leaving any traces. Therefore, you must be optimistic, patient, and perseverant during treatment.