Flat Warts Causes and Treatments

Because of the small lesions that appeared on my face Is it a blemish or a wart? There are many cases of confusion.

What are flat warts?

• 1~3mm size , round and flat shape

• Tan/skin color It looks like a blemish, but

• Slightly raised above the surrounding skin This is the difference

• Start with one Spread out into multiple spots or spread like grains of rice It can be done

👉 Many people consider treatment for cosmetic reasons.

What causes flat warts?

✔ Cause of occurrence

• Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection Occurs as

• mostly Types 3, 10, 28, and 49 is related to

✔ Transmission/spread route

• skin contact Transmitted through

• Infection can occur through scratches, cuts, and microscopic injuries from shaving.

• Due to acne, atopy, etc. If you touch your face frequently Increased frequency of occurrence

• When your immunity is low It is more pronounced and may spread during pregnancy.

How to remove flat warts, why laser treatment on the face?

🔹 The Difference Between Body and Facial Treatments

• body : Cryotherapy (dry ice method) can be used

• face : During cryotherapy Risk of scarring I don't use this much

🔹 Flat Wart Removal Laser

• Remove visible warts directly How to do it

• Proceed by wiping or burning

• Due to the nature of the procedure small wound may occur

✔ The most in draft standards A sure and easy removal method is described as:

How do I care for flat wart removal laser?

🩹 Immediate care after treatment

• 1~2 days : Attaching the playback tape

• After: At the wound site Apply ointment

☀ Recovery Management

• Use sunscreen after about a week → Prevent pigmentation

• Recovery period: About 4 days to 1 week (depending on the size of the wart)

If you have a schedule Choosing the timing of the procedure considering the recovery period This is required.

Why does it recur even after laser removal?

⚠ Why can it happen again?

• invisible to the naked eye Microscopic residual lesions Possible to exist

• under the skin If it remains like a tail There is also

• There is still no way to completely eliminate the virus itself.

➡ It doesn't disappear all at once If re-removal is repeated may occur.

What are the maintenance treatments to reduce relapse?

• If you have a lot of warts Remove a lot at once

• When necessary Treatment divided into 2-3 sessions

• since Check the status and re-remove every 6 months suasion

It is better to remove them in advance when there are only a few. A direction to reduce cost, time, and skin burden This could be it.

Are there any other ways to remove flat warts besides laser?

💊 Topical medication treatment

• Used as an acne ointment Benzoyl peroxide series etc.

• Some improvement with consistent use for more than 2 months possible

• Consider this option if you also have acne.

⚠ The effects may vary from person to person. It is not described with the same certainty as laser removal.

Preventing Flat Warts from Recurring: What's Important in Daily Life?

🚫 Minimize contact

• No scratching, rubbing, or tearing

• ❌ Do not touch other parts of your body with your hands

🧼 Hand hygiene

• If you touch a wart Wash your hands immediately

• Be careful not to let others touch it

💧 Skin barrier management

• Maintain moisture Prevents dead skin cells and dryness

• Acne treatment in parallel Strengthening the skin barrier

🪒 Precautions when shaving (men)

• Don't shave too close

• Be careful not to touch the wart area with a razor. (The virus can be transmitted to other parts of the body)