Plantar Warts

Plantar warts treatment in the Dallas County, TX: Dallas (Garland, Richardson, Addison, Zacha Junction, Highland Park, University Park, Rowlett, Coppell); Tarrant County, TX: Arlington, Euless, Bedford, Hurst, Colleyville; Collin County, TX: Carrollton (Plano, Frisco), and Denton County, TX: Lewisville, The Colony, Hackberry, Little Elm, Highland Village areas

Plantar Warts Diagnosis & Treatment in Dallas & Carrollton, TX

Plantar warts are small, grainy bumps that can appear on the soles of the feet due to a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. HPV is a contagious virus that can enter the body through a small cut or scrape on the foot, infecting the skin and forming plantar warts. This condition most often affects children, teenagers, and the elderly.

Plantar warts appear as one or more small, grainy bumps of tough, thickened skin. They often have tiny black dots at their center. These are actually dried blood in the capillaries. Pressure endured by your feet while walking can cause the warts to grow inwards. The warts may be painful or tender, especially when pressure is applied to them. This can make walking or standing for prolonged periods of time painful.

Treatment Methods for Plantar Warts

There are a variety of treatment methods for plantar warts, including topical medications, laser therapy, cryotherapy, acid treatments, or removing the wart through surgery. You can prevent plantar warts by wearing shoes when walking in public spaces such as pools and locker rooms. Keeping your wart covered can help you avoid spreading it to other people.

If you notice warts on the soles of your feet, please consult with a podiatrist.

Plantar Warts (FAQs)

What are plantar warts? 
Plantar warts are benign, fleshy growths that can occur on the bottom of the feet due to a viral infection. The warts may or may not be painful, depending on their location on the foot. Warts that are located on areas that bear a lot of weight, like the heel, may grow inwards due to pressure from walking or standing, which can be particularly painful.
What do plantar warts look like?
Plantar warts can occur individually or in a cluster. They are typically fleshy, circular areas of dry, grainy skin. Warts on the feet are usually flat, but can sometimes be raised. They may be small or large. Warts can be differentiated from corns and calluses by the small, black dots located at their centers. These dots are actually the blood supply to the wart. 
What causes plantar warts?
Plantar warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) getting into the skin of the feet. HPV is highly contagious and can be contracted through contact with infected surfaces, like locker room floors, or infected individuals. This is why you should avoid going barefoot in public spaces and sharing personal items like shoes, socks, and towels. 
How are plantar warts treated? 
There are a variety of treatments available for plantar warts. Some warts can go away on their own or with the help of over-the-counter treatments. Others may require medical intervention, particularly if they are large, wide-spread, painful, showing signs of infection, or if you have a systemic illness like diabetes that can interfere with healing. Medical treatment options for plantar warts include applying salicylic acid to the wart, freezing or burning it off, laser treatments, or surgical excision. Talk to your podiatrist to determine the right course of treatment for you. 

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