Flat warts are mainly spread through direct or indirect contact, so patients should avoid close contact with others or sharing a thing.
Flat warts are caused by human papillomavirus infection, and the disease is mainly spread through direct or indirect contact, such as sharing towels and other personal belongings with the patient, and direct skin contact with the skin of the patient with flat warts, etc. The risk of flat warts infection is increased for people with traumatized skin and low immunity. For people with traumatized skin and low immunity, the chances of contracting flat warts are increased.
When people are infected with the disease, some of them may have an incubation period of 6 weeks to 2 years, but others may develop lesions that appear as slightly elevated flat papules of varying shapes and sizes. Most people with flat warts have no conscious symptoms, but some have a mild itching sensation.
It is recommended that those who are diagnosed with flat warts strengthen their skin care, because the disease is contagious, so daily attention should be paid to personal hygiene, exclusive use of special objects, avoid scratching the skin to prevent skin infections.