Persistent warts on your face? Derma explains possible reasons

Nothing is more annoying than persistent warts on your face, especially when you've already spent good money on treatment like warts removal.

On Pinoy MD, dermatologist Jean Marquez said it's possible that your treatment was incomplete. "Hindi lahat ng kulugo nakuha," she said matter of factly.

Marquez gave several other possible reasons for persistent warts, including the possibility of you having warts in other parts of your body.

"Pwede, halimbawa, meron kay sa kamay tapos palagi mong hinahawakan ang iyong mukha, nata-transfer," Marquez said.

According to WebMD, the most common way of getting warts is through skin-to-skin contact — think shaking hands with someone with warts on their hands, or making beso. The possibility of passing it on or getting it becomes even more likely when your skin is damaged or cut. 

This explains why Marquez also advised not to discount the possibility that other members of your household has warts. "Pwedeng nahawa ka," she said on Pinoy MD. 

It's also possible that your immune system is weakened. "Pag bagsak ang immune system, maaari kang tubuan ng iba't iba infection, particularly viral infection in the form of warts," Marquez continued.

According to WedMD, common warts is an infection of the skin's top-most layer, caused by viruses in the human papillomavirus (HPV) family.

"The virus invades this outer layer of skin, usually through a tiny scratch, and causes rapid growth cells on the outer layer of the skin, creating warts," WebMD said.

Meanwhile, Healthline says warts can be prevented by washing your hands regularly. Don't pick your warts, cover them with bandage. Keep your hands and feet dry at all times, and wear slippers when using communal bathrooms. — LA, GMA News