FAQs About Plantar Warts

Plantar warts can be difficult to ignore, but it's important to be well informed about how to treat them and how to stop them from spreading. Some of that will be briefly covered below but you can learn much more about plantar warts by getting in contact with Dr. Tina Boucher of Central Connecticut Footcare Center in Meriden, CT.

Are Plantar Warts the Same as Other Types of Warts?

They are essentially the same thing, both types of warts are spread by the same virus as warts that can appear on your hands, the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). But plantar warts, because of their location, can become painful.

Are Warts Dangerous?

Warts are usually harmless growths but they can be unsightly, can cause some discomfort, and can spread. Plantar warts, as mentioned above, can cause even more discomfort than typical warts as they can make it difficult to walk.

What Can Be Done at Home to Treat Warts?

Warts will often go away on their own without treatment, and certain home remedies can risk further spreading the virus onto other parts of the body or others who come in contact with them. Covering them and waiting for them to disappear is not always an option, especially for plantar warts. In these situations, it's can be best to seek professional help, such as with your Meriden, CT, podiatrist.

Is It Possible to Prevent Warts?

If you or a loved one already have a wart, you can stop its spread by not picking at it or scratching it, you'll also want to avoid using tools on it, like nail clippers, especially if they are shared with others, not to mention the potential risk of injury by using them to cut into the wart.

Keeping your hands clean, washing them often, and avoiding walking barefoot in public locker rooms and showers can all help reduce your chances of developing warts.

What Are the Treatment Options for Warts?

There are many ways that your doctor can help you get rid of your plantar warts, they can recommend salicylic acid, which can help treat the wart over time. Warts can be frozen with liquid nitrogen, and removed via electrosurgery, or your doctor may suggest removing them with a scalpel. But deciding which is the best treatment option for you can only be done after a consultation, so if you are struggling with plantar warts you can schedule a visit in Meriden, CT, with Dr. Boucher of Central Connecticut Footcare Center by dialing (203) 238-3668.