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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Warts Spreading
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Warts Spreading
by NYRR, Sep 05, 2003 12:00AM
I had three warts removed by my doctor. One was located on my right 3rd finger, the second was located near the inside of my left wrist and the third was on the side of my left hand. All were very small.
I'm concern about spreading! Can I spread Warts to other people? Can I spread to other parts of my body, such as my Mouth and Genital area? Are warts that spread from your hand to your genitals ( if it can ) look like genital warts or different?
Are there any precautions to exercise? Is there any form of prevention?
Thanks
I'm concern about spreading! Can I spread Warts to other people? Can I spread to other parts of my body, such as my Mouth and Genital area? Are warts that spread from your hand to your genitals ( if it can ) look like genital warts or different?
Are there any precautions to exercise? Is there any form of prevention?
Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 05, 2003 12:00AM
, Sep 05, 2003 12:00AM
No need for concern. Although warts are caused by a virus, they do not spread by contact. If they did, everyone who has warts--and there are a lot of people with warts--would be covered with them.
You should by all means have your warts treated. A single liquid nitrogen freeze may well do the trick. But spread elsewhere, to genitals or otherwise, is something you don't need to worry about.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
You should by all means have your warts treated. A single liquid nitrogen freeze may well do the trick. But spread elsewhere, to genitals or otherwise, is something you don't need to worry about.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (1)
by BunkBed, Nov 04, 2009 09:47PM
A related discussion, 'Warts do not spread by contact'... Really!? was started.
