About 1.5 years ago I started with a wart on mid-finger (rt) hand. I have tried OTC remedies i.e. compound W and Freeze Away. It would kill the top surface of the skin, but would continue to grow afterwards. ( Seemed as though it fertilized them). What started as one went to 5 on mid finger, 1 on ring finger, 2 on index finger, 1 on knuckle on rt. hand m.( index ). as well as one on left thumb knuckle joint. The big one on mid finger is cracked in 2 different places and occasionally bleeds. I m sure this has some to do with the Papilona HIV. virus. Can these be burned off by a dermatologists?
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. Wart is caused by the HPV virus. Not HIV. Yes it can be burnt of by the phenol by the dermatologist. But wide variety of the treatment is available for wart to treat depending on the size, location and severity of the infection. Visiting the nearby doctor can help you further. OTC remedies won't help in your case instead it worsens the case. So please do not take the OTC medication. If you are sexually active and genital warts, please take the treatment from both the partner and avoid sexual contacts till you are receiving treatment. I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here, or you can contact me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor.  Thank you, ChatDoctor