What is subcutaneous implantation of flat warts?
Disease description:
My friend is 41 years old and recently told me he had a procedure called subcutaneous implantation for flat warts. I would like to know what subcutaneous implantation for flat warts involves.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Flat warts subcutaneous implantation, also known as autologous wart implantation therapy, is an immunotherapy for treating flat warts. This method involves selecting relatively newly developed flat warts from the patient, disinfecting them, removing the stratum corneum, and then implanting them into the dermis beneath the deltoid muscle in the upper arm. The purpose of this therapy is to stimulate the body's immune response, prompting the immune system to produce antibodies against flat warts, thereby eliminating the warts. The success rate of this treatment is not 100%, and there may be certain risks and disadvantages after the procedure, such as pain during the operation, risk of infection, and possible scarring. Therefore, patients should fully understand its advantages and disadvantages before choosing this therapy and undergo the procedure under the guidance of a physician.
