What Treatment is there for Flat Warts on the Face?
asked 1 year ago by Ann1122 in Utah
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: face, hairline, options, over the counter, wart
My primary care physician diagnosed what I thought was acne as flat warts, in addition to some light/moderate acne I do have.
The warts are very small, white, and many along my hairline. I don't have a picture as they are so small and don't show that much. What are the treatments? I tried an over the counter option, but it didn't really work in this case and am now looking into other options.
3 answers to What Treatment is there for Flat Warts on the Face?
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Flat warts or acne
Before any doctor recommends, as a specialist, treatment for a proposed diagnosis, that diagnosis should be confirmed. A dermatologist should be consulted to determine if, in fact, these are flat warts. Flat warts are often skin colored and not necessarliy rough, but there are exceptions. If they are warts, then there are some creams that can cause irritation purposefully and help the body's immune system make them go away, and freezing with liquid nitrogen may help....
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Treatment for flat warts on face
Even with the appropriate treatment, flat warts can take several weeks to months to resolve. Treatment options include application of liquid nitrogen, topical retinoids including tretinoin and tazarotene, hyfrecation (light cautery). The key to resolving flat warts is persistence. Also, it is best not to touch or pick at your flat warts, as it can promote spread. Consider discussing treatment with your dermatologist.
Bryan K. Chen, MD
San Diego Dermatologist
San Diego Dermatologist
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Flat warts
Gentle treatment by a phyisician with liquid nitrogen with Retin A (tretinoin) cream (a prescription) has worked well for my patients.
Hope that helps.
Madeline Krauss, M.D.
Madeline Krauss, MD
Boston Dermatologic Surgeon
Boston Dermatologic Surgeon