Viral Warts Flashcards
1
Q
What are viral warts
A
Infection of epidermis and mucus membranes causes cellular proliferation and excess keratin production
2
Q
Incubation period molluscum
A
Up to 6 months
3
Q
Molluscum is most commonly seen in?
A
Children especially ones with atopic excema
4
Q
Molluscum is most commonly seen on this part of the body
A
Children = Face, neck, axillae and torso Adults = genitals
5
Q
Pathological factors
A
Wind heat toxin binds the skin
Liver blood dry and withered
6
Q
Use this herb if Lesions are large
A
Mu Li (ostreae concha)
7
Q
2 anti wart herbs
A
Xia ku cao (prunellae spica) Yi yi ren (concise Semen) Ba len gen Zi cao Da ting ye Ma chi xian
8
Q
2 famous lurking heat herbs
A
Long xiao hua
Mu dan pi
9
Q
Bitter medicines can cause?
A
Hidden heat
10
Q
What treatment method is import to use when excema is present with molluscum
A
Activate urination
