This can make running, jumping and even walking uncomfortable, as the thick wart presses inwards on the sensitive nerves of the skin. The tenderness can make us change the way we walk to avoid the pain, and cause strain elsewhere in the body. A little wart can be a big problem. If pain persists, contact a My FootDr podiatrist to undergo plantar wart treatment.
Warts and corns can look very similar on first glance, leading many health professionals and those trying to treat the problem at home to make the wrong diagnosis. As warts and corns have completely different treatment requirements, we highly recommend saving yourself time and money treating the wrong problem, and having a Podiatrist diagnose the cause of your pain.
If you have a wart, the top layer of callus that often overlies the wart must be removed. Before this happens, you cannot confidently differentiate the two — this is where we see many people go wrong.
If the mass beneath is a wart, you will notice:. Warning : We strongly advise against using home-care wart pads or creams from the chemist. We often see patients who have used this unsuccessfully and have had the acid affect the healthy, thin surrounding skin. This causes an extremely painful injury, often producing much more pain than the wart itself, and leaves your fragile skin vulnerable to infection while it repairs. At My FootDr, we offer plantar wart treatments to suit all ages and pain tolerance levels.
This includes:. Surgical plantar wart removal is usually not recommended to treat plantar warts because it can cause painful scarring. Plantar warts can resolve on their own, though the timing is highly unpredictable with some warts taking weeks and other being present for years.
If your wart is causing you pain, discomfort, or is affecting the way you walk, we highly recommend having it treated. The following tips may help to prevent plantar warts:. Consult your My FootDr podiatrist for any plantar wart removal. Electrocautery: The doctor numbs the foot in the area where the wart is located and uses an electric needle to remove it surgically. Both the virus and the wart are treated. This is the preferred method and the most successful.
When the treatment is completed, there is no more pain. The virus is also much less likely to recur than with other approaches. Cryotherapy: With this method, the doctor usually gives you a local anesthetic to numb the wart area. Liquid nitrogen is applied to the wart, causing a blister to form. It takes approximately a week for the deadened skin to slough away.
Often, it takes a few treatments before the wart is completely gone. Salicylic acid: This is a prescription topical medication. The physician may apply it in the office and then have you continue treatment at home.
You also run the risk of the wart returning. You can prevent plantar warts by wearing shoes in public and wet places, such as around the pool or in public showers. If you have a wart, refrain from touching it. If you do touch it, wash your hands immediately afterward. Arizona Foot Doctors provides compassionate foot care for the whole family. You may get rid of your warts sooner than if you wait for them to go away on their own. The success rate depends on what type of treatment you choose.
About 65 to 85 out of people may see their warts go away with treatment. You prevent your warts from spreading to other people or other parts of your body. You have less pain if the warts are in a spot that you put a lot of pressure on, such as on your finger or the bottom of your foot. Possible side effects include: Skin irritation, burning, and blistering. Treatment may not work.
Warts may come back. Don't treat your warts Don't treat your warts You wait and see if your warts go away on their own. You take steps to prevent warts from spreading. For example: Cover your warts with a bandage or athletic tape. Don't walk barefoot on warm, moist surfaces. Don't share towels, razors, or other personal items. You avoid the side effects of treatment. You avoid the cost and inconvenience of getting treatment.
If your warts don't go away on their own, or if they spread to other parts of your body or cause pain, you can decide to try treatment. If you don't treat your warts, they: Might not go away on their own. Might get worse and cause pain. Might spread to other people or other parts of your body. Personal stories about deciding to treat warts These stories are based on information gathered from health professionals and consumers. What matters most to you? Reasons to treat warts Reasons not to treat warts.
I want to do whatever I can to get rid of my warts. I want to wait and see if my warts go away on their own. I don't like the way my warts look. My warts don't bother me. My warts are in a spot where they cause pain. My warts don't hurt. My other important reasons: My other important reasons:. Where are you leaning now? Treating my warts NOT treating my warts. What else do you need to make your decision?
Check the facts. Yes Sorry, that's not right. No That's right. I'm not sure It may help to go back and read "Get the Facts. Yes That's right. No Sorry, that's not right. Decide what's next. Yes No. I'm ready to take action. I want to discuss the options with others. I want to learn more about my options. Use the following space to list questions, concerns, and next steps.
Your Summary. Your decision Next steps. Which way you're leaning. How sure you are. Your comments. Your knowledge of the facts Key concepts that you understood. Eventually, this change in how you stand, walk or run can cause muscle or joint discomfort. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview Plantar warts Open pop-up dialog box Close.
Plantar warts Plantar warts are caused by the same type of virus that causes warts on your hands and fingers. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Goldstein BG, et al. Cutaneous warts. Accessed March 2,
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