Beauty Care

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What are plantar warts?
Plantar warts look like calluses on the ball of the foot or heel. They may appear to have small pin holes or tiny black spots in the center. They are usually painful and may develop singly or in clusters.

What causes plantar warts?
Plantar warts are caused by a viral skin infection that occurs on the outer layer of skin on the soles of the feet.

How can plantar warts be prevented?

Because it is unknown how the wart virus is transmitted, it is best to avoid direct contact with warts from another person or from one part of your body to another
Limit periods of barefoot walking

How can plantar warts be treated?
Do not use over-the-counter medications to dissolve the wart. If you are not sure if you have a plantar wart or a callus, let your doctor decide.

Plantar warts are difficult to treat with a 100% cure rate, since warts generally have an average lifespan of about 18 months, depending on the infecting virus. There is no vaccine to prevent against plantar warts.

In a doctor's office, topical medications and pads are often used to soften the thickened skin and relieve some discomfort. Freezing the plantar wart with liquid nitrogen is another form of treatment. Surgery may also be considered when other treatment methods are not successful.

When to see your doctor
If you have persistent foot pain, redness or swelling, it is important to visit your doctor. Self-diagnosis and treatment with over-the-counter remedies or "bathroom surgery" may delay treatment and cause more problems. Some foot problems are inherited or could be the sign of another health condition.