Diseases
plantar warts
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Overview
Plantar warts are small, rough growths on the feet. They usually show up on the balls and heels of the feet, the areas that bear the most pressure. This pressure may also cause a wart to grow inward beneath a hard, thick layer of skin (callus). Plantar warts are caused by HPV.
Symptoms
- a small, rough growth on the bottom of your foot, usually at the base of the toe
- on brown and black skin, the growth may be lighter than unaffected skin
- hard, thickened skin (callus) over a spot on the skin, where a wart has grown in
- black pinpoints, which are small clotted blood vessels commonly called wart seed
- a cluster of growths on the sole of the foot (mosaic warts)
Causes
- plantar warts are caused by an infection with hpv in the outer layer of skin on the soles of the feet.
Risk factors
- children and teenagers
- people with weak immune systems
- people who have had plantar warts before
Diagnosis
- physical exam.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is plantar warts?
Plantar warts are small, rough growths on the feet. They usually show up on the balls and heels of the feet, the areas that bear the most pressure. This pressure may also cause a wart to grow inward beneath a hard, thick layer of skin (callus). Plantar warts are caused by HPV.
What are the symptoms of plantar warts?
a small, rough growth on the bottom of your foot, usually at the base of the toe, on brown and black skin, the growth may be lighter than unaffected skin, hard, thickened skin (callus) over a spot on the skin, where a wart has grown in, black pinpoints, which are small clotted blood vessels commonly called wart seed, a cluster of growths on the sole of the foot (mosaic warts)
What causes plantar warts?
plantar warts are caused by an infection with hpv in the outer layer of skin on the soles of the feet.
Which medicines are used for plantar warts?
salicylic acid
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