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 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.
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.
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:
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.
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:
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.
Stepping Stone Foot & Ankle Specialists
170 N. Henderson Road,
Suite 310, King of Prussia
PA 19406-2155