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Warts can appear on various parts of the body and are particularly common on the feet in the form of plantar warts \u2013 medically known as verrucas.<\/p>\n
A plantar wart is a type of wart that appears on the sole of the foot, usually on the heel or ball of the foot. It is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters the body through small breaks in the skin, often on the bottom of the foot. The virus causes the skin cells to grow rapidly, resulting in a small, rough, cauliflower-like growth on the sole of the foot.<\/p>\n
Warts are contracted through skin-to-skin contact, and so areas such as surfaces around swimming pools and communal changing areas are danger zones when it comes to the spread of the virus. Warts can look similar to corns, however warts contain nerves and have a blood supply, whereas corns don\u2019t.<\/p>\n
The risk factors for plantar warts include:<\/p>\n
They can be painful due to rubbing and pressure from the location of the wart on the feet. Plantar warts are usually diagnosed through a physical examination of the affected foot by our podiatrists.<\/p>\n
The podiatrist will look for characteristic signs of a wart, such as a small, rough, cauliflower-like growth on the sole of the foot that may have black dots or pinprick-sized haemorrhages on its surface. They may also apply pressure to the surrounding area to check for tenderness or pain, which can help distinguish a plantar wart from other foot conditions.<\/p>\n
We recommend you seek medical attention if a wart changes shape, colour or causes pain. Always wear protective footwear in communal changing rooms to prevent contracting the virus or spreading the virus to others.<\/p>\n
Not all warts require treatment and in some cases will clear up without treatment, however, it can take up to two years for the virus to leave your system and the warts to disappear.<\/p>\n
In adults and people with a weakened immune system, warts are less likely to clear up on their own and often require additional treatment.<\/p>\n
There are a number of treatments available for warts, but there is no single treatment that is 100% effective and it may return in time. A wart is a virus, and just like the common cold, the body\u2019s immune system will take care of it in time.<\/p>\n
The aim of treatment is to remove the wart without it returning and without leaving any scarring.<\/p>\n
Treatments include:<\/p>\n
If left untreated, the warts can spread to other areas of the foot or to other people who come into contact with the virus. The warts can also grow in size and become painful, making it difficult to walk or stand for long periods. Additionally, plantar warts can interfere with the natural alignment of the foot, leading to other foot problems such as flat feet, corns, and calluses.<\/p>\n
By following these prevention tips, you can significantly reduce your risk of developing plantar warts:<\/p>\n
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