Plantar Warts
A plantar wart is a skin growth on your feet that is caused by the human papillomavirus. The virus enters through a break in your skin and grows. Warts are contagious. They can spread to other areas and other people.
Symptoms
- Plantar warts typically grow on bottom of foot.
- Appear as thickened skin and often confused with callus. Skin lines are not visible in wart. They are in a callus.
- Have black dots inside often confused with splinter. Black dots are capillaries.
- Are flat or grow inward on bottom of foot.
- Can grow in clusters.
- Are painful especially when in weight bearing area.
Prevention
- Avoid contact with warts don’t touch or pick.
- Don’t walk barefoot in public places.
- Keep feet clean and supple. No dry cracking.
- If you go for pedicures make sure the salon does not reuse nail files or emery boards
Treatment
- Over the counter medications include variations of topical Salicylic acid. Liquids are typically 17% Salicylic acid and paste 40% Salicylic acid. The wart needs to be filed down prior to the application of the acid in order to be effective. Using more topical acid is NOT better.
- Dr. Scholl Freeze away.
Homeopathic Treatment
- Thuja
- Duct Tape
- Apple cider vinegar
- Tea tree oil
- ASA crushed
- Banana
- Onions
- Aloe vera plant
Medical Treatment
- Cryo therapy
- Laser therapy
- Rx medications.
- Surgical Excision