The harm of flat warts to the human body

Flat warts are benign growths on the skin caused by human papillomavirus infection. They usually do not cause serious harm to the human body, but may affect aesthetics or cause local discomfort. The hazards of flat warts mainly include infectivity, skin damage, psychological impact, secondary infection, and complications in special areas.

1. Infectious

Flat warts have the characteristic of direct or indirect contact transmission and can be spread through small skin lesions. After scratching the affected area, the patient may come into contact with other parts of the body, which may lead to the spread of the virus and the formation of multiple skin lesions. Sharing towels, razors, and other items with infected individuals may also cause cross infection.

2. Skin damage

Continuous growth of warts may lead to thickening of the epidermal stratum corneum, resulting in rough bumps. Some patients may experience mild itching, and repeated scratching may cause epidermal peeling and bleeding, leaving temporary pigmentation or superficial scars on the skin surface.

3. Psychological impact

Warts on exposed areas such as the face and back of the hand may affect appearance, leading to anxiety, inferiority, and other emotions in patients. Teenage patients may experience peer discrimination due to skin lesions, while adults may develop social barriers due to the impact on their appearance.

4. Secondary infection

Damaged warts may become a pathway for bacterial invasion, causing local redness, pain, suppuration, and other secondary infections. Patients with diabetes or those with low immunity may have more serious skin infections, which requires timely anti infection treatment.

5. Special site complications

Warts that grow in special locations such as eyelids and nostrils may affect normal physiological functions. Periocular warts may stimulate the cornea and cause conjunctivitis, while nasal warts may cause respiratory distress. These situations require evaluation and treatment by a specialist doctor.

To prevent flat warts, it is necessary to keep the skin clean and dry, avoid sharing personal items with infected individuals, and enhance the body's immunity to help prevent virus recurrence. When warts appear, do not scratch with your hands. You can choose medical methods such as cryotherapy and laser removal. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that flat warts are related to damp heat and toxic pathogens, and can be treated with the use of traditional Chinese medicine external washing formulas that clear heat and detoxify, such as purslane and Banlangen decoction applied externally. Daily diet should be light, with appropriate consumption of moisture promoting and detoxifying ingredients such as coix seed and mung beans, and avoiding spicy and stimulating foods.