Plantar warts are noncancerous skin growths that appear on the soles of the feet, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They develop when the virus enters your body through tiny cuts or breaks in the skin on the bottom of your feet. Plantar warts are often mistaken for corns or calluses due to their rough texture and similar appearance.
Plantar warts can sometimes go away on their own, but this can take a long time. If they are causing discomfort or spreading, treatments are available. These may include salicylic acid preparations, cryotherapy (freezing the wart), laser treatment, or surgical removal. Because warts can spread, it’s important to avoid picking at them and to keep feet clean and dry.
Plantar warts are usually painless, but they can be uncomfortable, especially when you walk. They are common, especially in children and young adults. They are usually harmless, but they can be difficult to get rid of.
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They often look like small, fleshy lesions or growths on the feet. The warts may have a rough, grainy surface and can appear singly or in clusters
Typically found on the soles of the feet, especially on pressure points like the heels or balls of the feet.
Plantar warts can be painful, especially when standing or walking. The discomfort is often described as feeling like a stone in the shoe
These are often referred to as wart seeds, but they are actually small, clotted blood vessels
The skin over the wart may become thickened or calloused
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