From facial warts' causes to symptoms, prevention and management, and even dermatological removal procedures.

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If you notice small bumps around your eyes or chin when you look in the mirror, you might suspect whiteheads, but they could actually be facial warts. At first, they might look like whiteheads and be ignored, but as they increase in number, makeup may become difficult to apply due to the warts.

If you ignore it, thinking it's not a big deal, it can spread further. Warts have a low recurrence rate and cause minimal skin damage when treated early.

Today, I will tell you about the causes of facial warts, management and prevention methods, and even dermatological procedures to remove facial warts!

1. Causes of facial warts

You might think a small bump the size of a grain of rice on your face is just a pimple, but facial warts like this one could actually be flat warts. The causes of facial warts are as follows.

 

1) Human papillomavirus infection

Facial warts are caused by human papillomavirus infection. A weakened immune system weakens the defenses that protect the skin and mucous membranes, increasing the risk of infection with the HPV, which causes warts.

 

2) Indirect transmission

It is also said that it can be transmitted through contact with other people, family members, etc. It is said that facial warts can be transmitted through things such as sharing towels with other people.

2. Symptoms of facial warts

According to medical information from Seoul National University Hospital, common warts are rough, raised bumps of various sizes that appear on the face, lips, and other areas. Flat warts are small, flat bumps that typically appear on the forehead, chin, nose, and around the mouth.

3. How to prevent and manage facial warts

It is said that it is also important to make efforts to prevent and manage facial warts in daily life.

 

1) Personal hygiene management

First, it's important to maintain good personal hygiene to prevent the spread of the wart virus. Keeping your hands and feet clean at all times and avoiding sharing towels and other items can help prevent facial warts.

 

2) Immunity management

Because a weakened immune system increases the risk of viral infection, it's important to strive to strengthen your immune system on a regular basis. Maintaining a balanced diet and regular routine can help prevent and manage symptoms.

 

3) Avoid stimulation

Also, to manage facial warts, it is important to avoid actions that irritate the skin, such as scrubbing, and to avoid picking or cutting them off with your hands.

4. Facial wart removal dermatological procedure

For procedures to remove facial warts CO2 laser There is.

The CO2 laser is well absorbed by moisture-rich skin tissue and can focus energy on targeted areas. It's used to remove pigmented lesions like flat warts, moles, seborrheic keratosis, and liver spots.

Please note that the price of the Maypure CO2 laser is 3,000 won per flat wart.

 

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5. Q&A

1) What are the precautions after removing facial moles?
: It's recommended to avoid humid saunas, steam rooms, and sweaty exercise for about a week after CO2 laser treatment. It's also important to apply moisturizer and sunscreen thoroughly.

 

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2) Can facial warts recur after removal?

: If the virus remains, there is a possibility of recurrence, but this can be prevented with appropriate treatment and immune management.

 

3) I have a wart on my face. Can't I just pick it off with my hands?

Picking or scratching facial warts can cause microscopic tears in the skin, potentially spreading the virus to other areas. Once infected, the infection can spread to the chin, cheeks, and neck. Picking also increases the risk of infection and scarring, so it's best to avoid touching them as much as possible.

 

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Facial warts may seem insignificant at first, but they can spread if left untreated, so caution is advised. Even a small wart can leave a scar if left untreated, so early treatment and lifestyle management are crucial.

I hope you will refer to the information I provided today to manage and prevent facial warts!

 

References

Seoul National University Hospital Medical Information

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