Plantar Warts: What are they and why you should see a Podiatrist to treat this issue

Plantar warts are small growths that usually appear on the heels or other weight-bearing areas of your feet. This pressure may also cause plantar warts to grow inward beneath a hard, thick layer of skin (callus).

Plantar warts are caused by HPV. The virus enters your body through tiny cuts, breaks or other weak spots on the bottom of your feet.

Most plantar warts aren't a serious health concern and usually go away without treatment eventually. You may want to try self-care treatments or see your doctor to have the warts removed.

However, if the pain persists, we always recommend seeing a podiatrist to help you address the plantar wart. We would recommend visiting your podiatrist for the lesion on your foot for the following reasons:

• You are unsure if the lesion is a wart

• Your discomfort interferes with activities

• The lesion is bleeding, painful or changes in appearance or color

• You have tried treating the wart, but it persists, multiplies or recurs

• You also have diabetes or poor sensation in your feet

• You have a weakened immune system because of immune-suppressing drugs, HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders

Should you have any questions, please contact our team here to set up an appointment online, by email at info@riverpodiatry.com or by phone at  (845) 735-8440.