Plantar warts are warts that occur on the soles of your feet, and are usually painful. This wart is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) that attacks by entering the skin through tiny cuts.
Plantar warts occur in different sizes and shapes. Usually plantar warts appear as rough and fleshy and mostly brown, gray or yellow with dark pinpoint. Although plantar warts look similar with calluses, you can really know the difference with close observation on the skin.
Some warts do not really need to be treated since they disappear on their own for in time. Although plantar warts are not a serious health problem, a person with plantar warts may decide to find treatment to lessen the pan and symptoms as well as reduce the risk of transmission to other parts of the body or to other people as well.
The goal of plantar war treatment is to have it removed without leaving any scars. Usually people opt for home remedies to treat warts. The most common home treatment for plantar warts removal are:
Salicilic Acid- This acid is applied to the skins that form that wart. You can purchase this easily over the counter. All you need to do is to apply salicylic acid everyday for about four weeks. This solution can remove plantar warts because it peels off infected skin and all you need to do is to rub off the skin with pumice stone, nail file. Be careful not to damage the healthy skin surrounding the plantar wart because this may become irritated from the acid.
Duct Tape- This is the most simple and commonly used foot wart removal. This treatment is done by covering the affected area with duct tape. According to research the rubber adhesive present in the duct tape can stimulate the immune system of the body which would help attack the plantar warts.
Cryotheraphy- Cryotheraphy or freezing products are usually recommended if home treatments are not successful. This may be done at your doctor’s office or at home. You can buy these freezing products over the counter as well. Cryotheraphy may cause swelling and redness to the affected area but generally pain reliever can reduce the swelling and discomfort.
There are several ways that you can do to avoid the risk of getting planter warts.
1. Keep your feet clean and dry.
2. Avoid walking barefoot.
3. Avoid having direct contact with person with warts.
After touching your feet, make sure you wash your hands.
4. If you notice a change in your skin, do not ignore it. Observe if there is any growth or changes in color.
5. Change your socks daily. Avoid sharing it with someone.
