A wart is a viral skin growth that can occur anywhere on the body, but
when it happens on the sole or plantar surface of the foot, it’s
called a plantar wart. Warts are caused by a virus that usually enters
through broken skin such a crack, blister, or a minor injury. Patients
at Ogden Clinic frequently pick up plantar warts after walking through
warm, moist areas such as a public pool or shower.
Fortunately, your Ogden Clinic podiatrist offers an array of different
treatment and removal options for plantar warts. Self-treatment is not
usually advisable, since warts can often be misdiagnosed. Professional
treatment at Ogden Clinic aims to either remove the plantar wart or destruct
it. After a close evaluation, your podiatrist commonly uses cryotherapy,
or localized freezing, as a common treatment for plantar warts on children
and adults. Your Ogden Clinic podiatrist may also suggest acid therapy,
laser destruction or surgical removal in some cases.
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