Plantar Warts

Warts are defined as a local growth of the outer layer of the skin caused by a virus.  A wart on the bottom of the foot is called a plantar wart because it is located on the plantar surface.  Plantar warts may cause discomfort and be itchy or painful, so most people who suffer from them seek treatment.  If there are several plantar warts they can cause difficulty walking and running.  Plantar warts are less likely to transfer from person to person but all warts can spread from one part of your body to another. 

According to Mayoclinic.com, Plantar warts are noncancerous skin growths on the soles of your feet caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters your body through tiny cuts and breaks in your skin. Plantar warts often develop beneath pressure points in your feet, such as the heels or balls of your feet.

Complications that can arise with warts include, the spread of warts, the return of warts that have been removed, scar formation after the removal of the wart, and the formation of keloids after removal. 

Call Your Doctor If...

• There are signs of infection (pus, discharge, fever, or red streaking) or bleeding.
• If bleeding is difficult to stop with light pressure.
• The wart does not respond to self care and you want it removed.
• The wart causes you pain.
• You have diabetes or a weak immune system.

• The wart changes in color or appearance.

A great product for the treatment of plantars warts and common warts is Tripod Labs Plantarstat Wart Removal available at the product store on vailfoot.com.