Plantar Wart: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
What is Plantar Wart?
Plantar warts are small, noncancerous growths at the soles of your feet. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which typically affects the outer layer of the skin.
Plantar warts can be painful, especially when located at places which bear weight, like heels of the feet.
Symptoms of Plantar Warts
Plantar warts often appear to be a small, rough growth with a grainy-looking surface and well-defined borders. These are basically formed on the bottom of the foot and can be painful when pressure is applied.
The warts have small dots within, which are clotted blood vessels. These are referred to as wart seeds. The area near the wart is thickened like callous.
Causes of Plantar Warts
HPV Infection
The virus can enter the skin through tiny cuts, breaks or a weak spot. This virus tends to grow more in warm and moist environments.
Direct Contact
Plantar warts are contagious. It can quickly spread through direct contact with infected skin or surfaces which are contaminated by the virus.
Pressure on Feet
Individuals with weakened immune systems are more vulnerable to HPV infections that cause plantar warts.
Over-use
Walking or standing for a long period can cause pressure and irritation, leading to plantar warts.
Treatment Options for Hammertoe at Restore Podiatry & Laser Center
Swift Microwave Therapy for Plantar Warts
84% Success Rate
Swift therapy uses microwaves to target the root cause of plantar warts. Swift microwave therapy delivers precise microwave energy to the wart tissue. It triggers an immune response that helps the body eliminate the HPV virus.
This quick, non-invasive treatment for Plantar warts does not require anesthesia. It stimulates the body’s natural defenses to target the viral infection. Results are often achieved in just a few sessions, and are a long-term solution.
Read about Swift Microwave Therapy here.
The Clear Wart Program™
96% Success Rate
The Clear Wart Program™ is a restore podiatry exclusive program that combines advanced, noninvasive therapies to help eliminate plantar warts and also reduce the risk of recurrence.
The Clear Wart Program™ uses treatment options like Swift Therapy and Nd:Yag laser therapy to eliminate the root cause of the wart—the HPV virus. The program is a personalized approach to wart removal and also includes foot care advice and preventive practices to reduce the chances of recurrence.
Read about The Clear Wart Program™ here.
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