What is a plantar wart?

A plantar wart is small, hard, and rough growth of skin on the bottom of feet.

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What are the symptoms of a plantar wart?

A plantar wart causes:

• Pain on ambulation

• Secondary bacterial infection (rare cases)

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What causes a plantar wart?

A plantar wart is caused by an infection by a virus called HPV(Human Papilloma Virus). When HPV enters into the deep layer of skin through a opening of skin, it disrupts the skin layers and build up hard skin, corns and calluses.

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Who are more prone to a plantar wart?

Immunocompromised patients are more prone to a plantar wart due to weakened immune system. Children are also more prone to a plantar wart due to more cuts because they are more active. Vitamin B12 deficiency patients also are more prone to a plantar wart.

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How to treat a plantar wart?

Various treatments for a plantar wart include chemical treatment, laser treatment, cryotherapy, or surgical excision.

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How to prevent a plantar wart?

You can prevent a plantar wart by being more cautious not allowing any cut on the bottom of your feet. In Vit. B12 deficiency cases, supplement of Vit. B12 can prevent a plantar wart.

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