Kavita Reddy Kavita Reddy Asked 6 months ago

What causes warts during pregnancy?

My cousin is pregnant and she noticed some small growths that look like warts. She's worried if it's normal or what might be causing warts to appear during pregnancy.

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Ananya Hegde Ananya Hegde Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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Pregnancy causes your immune system to change significantly so that your body doesn't reject the baby. This temporary drop in immunity allows the HPV virus (which causes warts) to flare up. You can track any new spots on skin-monitoring apps to show your doctor.

Meera Bai Meera Bai Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

The body undergoes so many physical changes to bring a new soul into the world. Warts are just a small reaction to these hormonal shifts. Keep your thoughts positive, eat healthy, and let your doctor handle the treatment safely.

Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Well, pregnancy does crazy things to your skin due to all the hormone fluctuations! Keep up your immunity by eating fresh fruits rich in Vitamin C, and let the doctors worry about the warts while you enjoy your food cravings.

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Consult a dermatologist

Kavita Rao Kavita Rao Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Please do not try any home remedies or chemical peeling solutions on warts during pregnancy. Some of these treatments can be harmful to the baby. Show them to your gynecologist or a dermatologist for a safe solution.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Warts are viral, and keeping your overall immune system strong helps. Try to continue with light daily walks and eat vitamin-rich foods to keep your immunity active, but definitely avoid trying any over-the-counter wart removers without asking your doctor first.

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Shruti Nair Shruti Nair Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, as if morning sickness and back pain weren't enough, pregnancy hormones also decide to give us warts! It's just your lowered immunity acting up. Don't worry, they often disappear on their own after delivery.

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