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How To Treat A Lump On The Head?
Hi, I have a small lump on my head which i thought might be a wart, possibly triggered by a hair straightner burn but not necessarily. Went to see a doctor recently who said yes it s a wart but a non contagious sort (she gave it a latin name which sounded like began with a c but was actually s i think, two words). She said it was permanent and she wasn t allowed to remove it unless it got bigger/bled etc as it was quite flat. However, I wish I had asked more - I didn t mention it hurts when i touch it and I don t want to have this forever! It s gross and I can t stop fiddling with it. Although it s flat I can make it stick up as it seems to have tendrils. Can t go to the hairdresser. Difficult to do my hair so people can t see/avoid partners seeing it. I m 31, 5 6 and 9 stone ish and generally in good health although been under massive amount of stress in the last few months (ie throwing up every morning). Essentially, I m (relatively) young and single and don t want to live the rest of my life with this thing - what is it and even if the NHS won t get rid of it, are there any other options for me? thanks
Mon, 25 Jan 2016
Hello and welcome to healthcare magic.
I am Dr Asad sami.I have read your question and I can understand your concerns.I will be answering you.
What is your age..?
Have you been in contact with someone having warts..??
Warts are caused by human papilloma virus.this virus has more than 40 subtypes.these viruses infect the top most layer of the skin.warts are usually raised firm lesions.
Warts on the head,face and neck are usually pedenculated and cauliflower in shape as in your case..warts can usually subside on its own within a year or two.but in some cases they can increase in size.
If i were treating you in my clinic i would have prescribed application of liquid salicylic acid for two months.liquid salicylic acid degrades the wart but it can take sometime.. I would also have given you choice for cryotherapy in which the wart is subjected to extreme cold temperature and thus wart goes away.I would also have offered sugical excision of the wart in which local anaesthetic is injected around the wart.wart is excised with its deep intersections.it is a minor procedure with a daycare..
I will suggest you to meet a general surgeon for its excision or cryotherapy.salicylic acid is over the counter drug that you can have from a drug store.
In the mean time remain calm.
Best wishes.
Thanks.
Hope the answer is helpful.
Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.Dr Asad sami
I am Dr Asad sami.I have read your question and I can understand your concerns.I will be answering you.
What is your age..?
Have you been in contact with someone having warts..??
Warts are caused by human papilloma virus.this virus has more than 40 subtypes.these viruses infect the top most layer of the skin.warts are usually raised firm lesions.
Warts on the head,face and neck are usually pedenculated and cauliflower in shape as in your case..warts can usually subside on its own within a year or two.but in some cases they can increase in size.
If i were treating you in my clinic i would have prescribed application of liquid salicylic acid for two months.liquid salicylic acid degrades the wart but it can take sometime.. I would also have given you choice for cryotherapy in which the wart is subjected to extreme cold temperature and thus wart goes away.I would also have offered sugical excision of the wart in which local anaesthetic is injected around the wart.wart is excised with its deep intersections.it is a minor procedure with a daycare..
I will suggest you to meet a general surgeon for its excision or cryotherapy.salicylic acid is over the counter drug that you can have from a drug store.
In the mean time remain calm.
Best wishes.
Thanks.
Hope the answer is helpful.
Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.Dr Asad sami
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