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Need Medication For Verruca

I had a verruca treated 3 weeks ago (cryo treatment then silver nitrate), although size had reduced, over the past few days it has become more painful when pressure is applied. after a bath today, I gently squeezed the area around & a lot of semi solid pure white substance came out (what i can only assume was pus?) can you advise further?
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

All Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections can cause warts (verrucae), which are noncancerous skin growths. Infection with these types of HPV causes a rapid growth of cells on the outer layer of the skin.

HPV types such as HPV-5 may cause infections that persist for the lifetime of the individual without any manifesting any clinical symptoms.

There is currently no specific treatment for HPV infection more often it clears by itself. The body’s immune system clears HPV naturally within two years inr 90% of cases.

Podophyllotoxin can be applied by the patient to the affected area and is not washed off. It is use in cycles 2 times per day for 3 days then 4–7 days off.

Imiquimod cream is applied to the affected area after applying the Vaseline as it causes local irritation.

Cryosurgery can be done which should be decided by your dermatologist.
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Need Medication For Verruca

Hello, Welcome to HCM, All Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections can cause warts (verrucae), which are noncancerous skin growths. Infection with these types of HPV causes a rapid growth of cells on the outer layer of the skin. HPV types such as HPV-5 may cause infections that persist for the lifetime of the individual without any manifesting any clinical symptoms. There is currently no specific treatment for HPV infection more often it clears by itself. The body’s immune system clears HPV naturally within two years inr 90% of cases. Podophyllotoxin can be applied by the patient to the affected area and is not washed off. It is use in cycles 2 times per day for 3 days then 4–7 days off. Imiquimod cream is applied to the affected area after applying the Vaseline as it causes local irritation. Cryosurgery can be done which should be decided by your dermatologist. Thank you.