Hoe verwijder je steelwratjes?

Hoe verwijder je steelwratjes?

Steelwrat laten verwijderen door de huisarts

1. Wegknippen. De huisarts kan fibromen verwijderen door ze weg te knippen met een steriele schaar.
2. Wegschrapen. Bij het wegschrapen van de steelwrat wordt de huid rond het plekje met een lidocaïne/adrenaline-injectie verdoofd.
3. Cryotherapie.
4. Electrocoagulatie.

Kan je wratten op je gezicht krijgen?

Gewone wratten zijn bloemkoolachtige, scherp begrensde bobbels, meestal meerdere. Ze zitten vooral aan de handen en soms op de knieën, onder de oksel, op de ellebogen en het gezicht. Voetwratten zitten onder de voet, op de voetzool.

Is molluscum contagiosum the same as HPV?

Is Molluscum Contagiosum The Same As HPV? Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection of the skin that develops in various parts of the body except for palms and soles. HPV is also a viral infection that appears on the skin of genitals, palms or soles. Both cause appearance of bumps on the skin with their own characteristic features.

What is molluscum contagiosum and how is it treated?

Molluscum contagiosum is an infection caused by a poxvirus (molluscum contagiosum virus). The result of the infection is usually a benign, mild skin disease characterized by lesions (growths) that may appear anywhere on the body. Within 6-12 months, Molluscum contagiosum typically resolves without scarring but may take as long as 4 years.

What is molluscum contagiosum (water wart)?

Molluscum contagiosum, also called water warts, is a benign condition of the skin. The skin lesions of molluscum contagiosum are called mollusca. The typical lesion appears dome-shaped, round and pinkish purple in color.[1][2][3]

What virus causes molluscum contagiosum?

Molluscum Contagiosum is caused by a specific virus cleverly named the Molluscum Contagiosum Virus (MCV). Warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).