Plantar Warts (Verrucas) - Georgina Tay, Singapore Podiatrist

Plantar Warts (Verrucas) - Georgina Tay, Singapore Podiatrist

Plantar warts are contagious skin growths found on the feet caused by a strain of virus called the Human Papilloma Virus, or HPV. They may also be referred to as verruca.

Warts can cause discomfort depending on the depth, location and size. Sometimes the warts go away without treatment; the body heals itself. Other times, these warts can stay for months to years, become painful, and even multiply.

Warts may appear as black dots with hard callused skin, similar to a splinter in appearance. These black dots are clotted blood vessels within the wart. Avoid picking at it or trimming it yourself, as you may spread the wart to other locations on your body, or push the infection deeper.

Plantar warts are contagious and spread by contact. Children and elderly people are highly vulnerable. Swimming pools and locker room areas are common places to catch this virus. You can also catch it from sharing showers, towels or clothing with another who has the viral infection.

Not everyone who comes into contact with the virus will develop a plantar wart as each person’s immune system reacts differently to the viral strain.

There are over-the-counter options available, but we have found that these acid-based products are difficult for patients to use correctly by themselves; people either under-treat or over-treat. Use too much, and the acid application can cause a deep wound or blister with secondary consequences such as worse pain, inflammation, and infection.

The longer a wart sets up camp in the skin and multiplies, the harder it is to treat. There are many clinical treatment modalities available for this viral infection, including milder and gentler approaches for children.

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