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Suggest Remedy For Warts On The Scalp

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Posted on Mon, 23 Feb 2015
Question: I'm inquiring about a scalp condition I have had since my 20's. I have had what the doctor has called "Whens". I have had two of them removed by my physician, but I have developed 4 of them throughout my head. I have had one of these over a period of about 30 years, and the others have developed over a period of time. Are there any treatments that will topically remove these things without having to be removed surgically?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I suggest a possibility of common warts

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writnig to us at healthcaremagic

I have gone through your query.

I think you are talking about "Warts" here.

Can you upload an Image for a confirmatory diagnosis?

A Wart is an infection caused by Human Papiloma Virus (Hpv) and present as growths on skin surface, which are usually asymptomatic, rough/ verrucous.

Since it is an infection, Hpv virus can autoinoculate / spread to form more warts over a period of time, if they are ignored.

Treatment is simple. Treatment for warts on scalp is surgical, either Cautery Or CO 2 Laser.
Topical treatment is not effective.

I suggest you to visit a dermatologist for the needful.

Regards
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Suggest Remedy For Warts On The Scalp

Brief Answer: I suggest a possibility of common warts Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writnig to us at healthcaremagic I have gone through your query. I think you are talking about "Warts" here. Can you upload an Image for a confirmatory diagnosis? A Wart is an infection caused by Human Papiloma Virus (Hpv) and present as growths on skin surface, which are usually asymptomatic, rough/ verrucous. Since it is an infection, Hpv virus can autoinoculate / spread to form more warts over a period of time, if they are ignored. Treatment is simple. Treatment for warts on scalp is surgical, either Cautery Or CO 2 Laser. Topical treatment is not effective. I suggest you to visit a dermatologist for the needful. Regards