Treatment of Filiform Warts
Disease description:
Something has grown on my face and it's a bit painful. The doctor said it's a filiform wart. May I ask how filiform warts are treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
The treatment of filiform warts mainly involves multiple methods aimed at removing the warts and reducing recurrence. Medical treatments may include the use of antiviral medications such as fluorouracil cream and imiquimod cream, which help promote the shedding of the warts. Physical therapies, such as cryotherapy and laser therapy, are also commonly used. Cryotherapy damages and necrotizes the wart tissue through the application of liquid nitrogen, while laser therapy targets and destroys the abnormal tissue of the filiform warts using a high-energy laser beam. In addition, electrocautery and surgical treatments are viable options. Electrocautery destroys the warts using high-frequency electric current and specialized electrocoagulation instruments, while surgery achieves removal by directly excising or scraping off the warts. However, surgical treatment may leave scars, so it is important to select an appropriate treatment method under the guidance of a physician.
