HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Warts Caused By Papiloma Virus Be Burnt Off?

About 1.5 years ago I started with a wart on mid-finger (rt) hand. I have tried OTC remedies i.e. compound W and Freeze Away. It would kill the top surface of the skin, but would continue to grow afterwards. ( Seemed as though it fertilized them). What started as one went to 5 on mid finger, 1 on ring finger, 2 on index finger, 1 on knuckle on rt. hand m.( index ). as well as one on left thumb knuckle joint. The big one on mid finger is cracked in 2 different places and occasionally bleeds. I m sure this has some to do with the Papilona HIV. virus. Can these be burned off by a dermatologists?
Tue, 6 Jan 2015
Report Abuse
Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello ,

I understand your concern.

I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.

Wart is caused by the HPV virus. Not HIV virus.

Yes it can be burnt of by the phenol by the dermatologist. But wide variety of the treatment is available for wart to treat depending on the size, location and severity of the infection. Visiting the nearby doctor can help you further.

OTC remedies wont help in your case instead it worsen the case. So please do not take the OTC medication.

If you are sexually active and genital warts, please take the treatment from both the partner and avoid sexual contacts till you are receiving treatment.

I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here or you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Wart


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Warts Caused By Papiloma Virus Be Burnt Off?

Hello , I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. Wart is caused by the HPV virus. Not HIV virus. Yes it can be burnt of by the phenol by the dermatologist. But wide variety of the treatment is available for wart to treat depending on the size, location and severity of the infection. Visiting the nearby doctor can help you further. OTC remedies wont help in your case instead it worsen the case. So please do not take the OTC medication. If you are sexually active and genital warts, please take the treatment from both the partner and avoid sexual contacts till you are receiving treatment. I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here or you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun We wish you a best health at healthcare magic. Thank you, Dr. Arun Tank