Question
How can you treat warts on a three-and-a-half-year-old child’s leg? Are there any methods to minimize the child’s discomfort?
Answer
Warts are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact, and skin trauma or damage is also a significant factor in HPV infection. It is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine for treatment, such as using Isatis root or Sophora root slices, which are boiled in water and then soaked in the affected area. This should be done 1-2 times a day for 15-20 minutes each time. You can use a cloth to gently brush the affected area with the medicine, but do not break the skin. A course of treatment consists of 7 sessions, and generally, the wart will fall off after one week. Afterward, alternate the treatment for another week to consolidate the effect.