Flat warts will erupt after taking traditional Chinese medicine for a few days and then subside

Patients with flat warts may experience temporary outbreaks after taking traditional Chinese medicine, which usually gradually subside within 7-14 days. The effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine in treating flat warts varies from person to person, mainly related to factors such as individual constitution, drug compatibility, and the severity of warts. Some patients may experience temporary increase or redness of warts during the initial use of heat clearing and detoxifying traditional Chinese medicine, which is a normal manifestation of drug-induced immune response. Commonly used traditional Chinese medicines such as purslane, Isatis root, and Isatis leaves promote the shedding of warts by regulating the circulation of qi and blood. At this time, keep the skin clean and avoid scratching. In most cases, the warts will gradually dry up and fall off within 1-2 weeks. A small number of patients may experience prolonged explosive reactions due to physical sensitivity or improper medication. If accompanied by obvious redness, swelling, pain or no relief for more than 3 weeks, it is necessary to consider adjusting the prescription. This kind of situation is mostly seen in the constitution of yin deficiency and fire exuberance. It needs to be combined with yin nourishing and blood cooling drugs such as Radix Rehmanniae, Cortex Moutan, etc., or with acupuncture and moxibustion therapy to enhance the efficacy.

It is recommended to maintain a regular daily routine and avoid spicy and stimulating diets during treatment. It can be used in combination with coix seed Congee and other spleen invigorating and dampness removing food therapy to help drug absorption. Flat warts are contagious, and patients' clothing needs to be washed and disinfected separately. If there is no improvement after 2 months of traditional Chinese medicine treatment, it is recommended to combine physical therapy such as cryotherapy for comprehensive intervention.