plantar warts
Why a Podiatrist?
It’s no surprise that our feet often hurt considering that an average day of walking exerts a force on the feet that’s equal to several hundred tons. Our feet are prone to injury with the running around we do all day. Imagine driving your car and never changing your tires. Ouch! Studies show that approximately […]
Warts
Warts are skin growths that can appear anywhere on the foot but most commonly grow in the soles. Warts can be painful but are harmless and non-cancerous. Warts are caused by a virus that are contagious and can be spread from one person to another. Children and teenagers tend to get warts more often than […]
Common Myths and Facts About Warts and Your Feet
Warts that appear on the feet are called plantar warts. Plantar warts are noncancerous skin growths on the soles of your feet caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters your body through tiny cuts, breaks or other vulnerable sites on the skin of your feet. Plantar warts are usually found on the soles of […]