Common warts are epidermal tumors caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), known in traditional Chinese medicine as "thousand-day sores," and commonly referred to as "prickly warts," "warts," "fish rust," and so on. This condition is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and is transmitted through direct or indirect contact. Trauma is an important factor in HPV infection, and the disease typically manifests about four months after infection. It is most common in adolescents. Etiology: Exposure to wind, heat, and toxic evils; emotional frustration leading to liver fire; caused by trauma and friction. Pathogenesis: The sinews and qi are not nourished, the skin is not moisturized, or there is local stagnation of qi and blood. Localization: Fingers, back of the hand, but also can be seen on the head and face, around the nails, scalp, between fingers or toes. Nature of the disease: It is a case of excess syndrome.
Wind-Heat and Dryness: The nodules are like beans, hard and rough, with a yellow or red color; there is sore throat and constipation; the tongue is red, with a thin coating, and the pulse is taut and rapid.
Liver Depression and Phlegm Coagulation: Warts that have been present for a long time, with a relatively hard texture and a dark brown color; the individual may feel irritable and easily angered, with chest discomfort and a lack of appetite; the tongue is pale red, with a white coating, and the pulse is taut.
It is recommended to perform moxibustion once a day, targeting 2 to 3 acupoints each time, with each acupoint being treated for 30 to 40 minutes. Rotate the points treated, with a 10-day period constituting one course of treatment, and then rest for 2 to 3 days before continuing with the next course. (If time permits and there is a need, more acupoints can be treated with moxibustion. The specific duration should be adjusted according to one's own physical needs.)
During the conditioning period, avoid spicy and seafood products. Do not scratch the skin to prevent self-inoculation.