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Your feet undergo plenty of stress as you walk, run, and go about your day. If you like walking barefoot, you’re more susceptible to plantar warts, or painful bumps and calluses that form on the soles of the feet. If you’ve noticed bumps on your foot, here’s more information about this condition.

All You Should Know About Plantar Warts

Common Causes

Like all warts, these result from viral infections that enter the body through cuts, thin skin, or tiny scrapes. Individuals with weak immune systems, a history of plantar warts, or who have ongoing exposure to communal areas, including gyms, locker rooms, yoga studios, or swimming pools, are more likely to develop them from walking barefoot.

Many people build immunity to this virus, and as a result, the condition is more frequently seen in children and teenagers. 

Prevention

Plantar warts are contagious. To prevent them, avoid walking barefoot around community swimming pools, gyms, and exercise studios.

WartsIf you already have them, wash your hands thoroughly after touching your feet to avoid spreading the virus to other parts of the foot. Refrain from picking or scratching at the lesions. Make a habit of keeping your feet dry after baths and change your socks daily. 

Treatment Options

These warts sometimes go away on their own. However, they can cause discomfort when walking or standing.

A foot doctor can remove them with prescription medications that peel off the hardened skin. Cryotherapy, laser therapy, or minor incisions can also eliminate the growths. 

 

Are you looking for an experienced foot doctor that will treat foot warts? If so, Advanced Foot Care Center of Rochester is your go-to resource for comprehensive care in New York. With two convenient locations and over 33 years of experience, you can trust this team of board-certified foot doctors to provide gentle and effective care using state-of-the-art equipment. Learn more about their treatment options online or call (585) 249-0020 to schedule an appointment.

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