Filiform warts on the neck, the application of povidone-iodine treatment is generally not effective.
Filiform warts are caused by HPV (human papilloma virus) infection, iodine pomade mainly plays a bactericidal effect and has no direct therapeutic effect, it is recommended that under the guidance of a professional doctor through the drug or physical methods to remove.
Iodophor has a broad-spectrum bactericidal effect, can be used to disinfect skin lesions, but for HPV infection caused by warts does not have the effect of removing.
Filiform warts are mainly removed by medication (such as imiquimod cream, fluorouracil ointment, etc.) or physical methods (such as laser, freezing, etc.), the use of the above medication and physical therapy should be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor.
In conclusion, iodophor is not effective in the treatment of filiform warts, and filiform warts need to be treated scientifically.