Plantar Warts

What are Plantar Warts?

ANATOMY

Plantar warts can be large and painful, but wart removal provides lasting relief. If you have Plantar Warts, the skilled podiatry team at Stepping Stone Foot & Ankle offers several types of wart removal, including powerful topical creams and cryotherapy. Find out more by booking an evaluation at our practice location in King of Prussia, PA today. Click on the online scheduling tool, or call the office nearest you to speak with a team member.

Plantar Warts Q&A

How does Plantar Warts affect my feet?

Plantar warts are hard, painful growths that develop on weight-bearing areas, like the heels and balls of your feet. They occur when the human papillomavirus (HPV) enters your body through a cut or another break in your skin.

A small, hard growth on the bottom of your foot
Pain or tenderness when walking and standing
A growth that’s bleeding or painful
Growths that interfere with your ability to work or do other activities

You should visit Stepping Stone Foot & Ankle even if you aren’t worried about the wart. The team can take a biopsy sample, ensuring it’s not something more serious.

When should I see a podiatrist if I have Plantar Warts?

Stepping Stone Foot & Ankle is proactive about preventive care. The team encourages you to schedule an exam regularly — typically once or twice a year — to have a comprehensive exam. This gives your dedicated podiatrist a chance to thoroughly evaluate the health of your lower extremities and talk with you about any concerns they may notice.

Plantar Warts affect people from all backgrounds, but several factors may increase your risk, including:

Having a weak immune system
Walking barefoot in public areas, like locker rooms or saunas
Sharing shoes with others
Being a child or teenager

If you have a growth on the bottom of your foot or toe, don’t pick or scratch at it. Doing so might cause warts to form on other parts of your body. Call the office right away if you’re experiencing any of these issues.

What happens during a Plantar Warts removal foot exam?

At Stepping Stone Foot & Ankle, a wart removal visit begins with a review of your symptoms and an exam. Your podiatrist checks the bottom of your feet and toes and assesses the growth’s size, appearance, and location. They might also collect a small sample and send it to a lab for testing. After gathering that information, the team develops a custom treatment plan.

At Stepping Stone Foot & Ankle, the team offers several types of wart removal, including:

Prescription-strength topicals (salicylic acid)
Salicylic acid is a prescription-strength medication that you apply to your wart daily. Over time, the medication causes the wart to die and peel away, revealing new and healthy skin underneath.
Canthacur is a strong topical agent that can begin to weaken the wart and is often used in combination with other topical treatments to provide a powerful tool to remove warts.

Stepping Stone Foot & Ankle provides expert Plantar Warts foot care using up-to-date diagnostic and treatment solutions. Find out more by booking an exam online or over the phone today.

Please call us at (215) 883-8806 or click below to schedule an appointment online!