Epidemiology-and-Germ-Theory-Filter: are bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc. that cause common conditions (such as warts, conjunctivitis, and ringworm, for instance) pretty much everywhere (already)? [more inside]
posted by Busoni on Nov 7, 2009 - 6 answers

Have any of you tried any at-home treatments for molluscum contagiosum? I was diagnosed with it a month ago, and had the existing papules removed at the Dr.'s office. More have sprung up, and I would prefer to try and treat them at home, as the treatment from my Dr. left some unattractive scars. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 3, 2009 - 10 answers

Why does a healthy adult keep getting warts? How to prevent? How to cope? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 20, 2009 - 21 answers

Advice for treating some ridiculously persistent plantar warts? What remedies do you know that have been successful after all others have failed? Is there anyone who specializes in treating plantar warts? (In the Boston area.) [more inside]
posted by inatizzy on Jun 24, 2008 - 16 answers

Do I have HPV or not? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 4, 2008 - 9 answers

Okay, okay. I read all the recommendations in the previous wart posts. My question is a bit different. Will it be detrimental to wart removal if I run on them? Wait, let me explain. [more inside]
posted by Jaie on Sep 27, 2007 - 8 answers

I've been diagnosed with viral warts which happen to be around the base of my penis, does that mean I have a form of HPV? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 21, 2007 - 9 answers

Looking for a last ditch plan for getting rid of these warts - before I make the doctor's appointment... [more inside]
posted by bradn on Jan 22, 2007 - 26 answers

Duct tape wart removal. Details, personal experiences, suggestions needed. How do you keep the duct tape dry in the shower? Is it OK if you don't? What if you have to replace it more than once a week? Grossish details inside. [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Jan 9, 2007 - 37 answers

Mildly embarrassing dermatology filter. [more inside]
posted by Verdant on Jun 7, 2005 - 29 answers

When I use IE Explorer, the page images sometimes start jumping up and down uncontrollably. How can I fix this? (MI.) [more inside]
posted by zaelic on May 22, 2005 - 9 answers