Warts infect 7% - 10% of all Americans. This ranks warts as the most common of all skin infections. Plantar warts are bothersome growths that occur on the sole, heel, or ball of the foot -- the plantar surface. They are benign (non-cancerous). Plantar warts normally display small black specks on their surface; these specs are blood vessel capillaries which nourish them and promote their growth. Plantars can be small, or they can grow to cover most of the sole of the foot.
Plantar warts are often very painful -- especially when located directly under bony areas. Because they are sometimes forced to grow inward -- due to the pressure of walking -- they might appear flat, rather than raised. Unfortunately, they are notoriously difficult to get rid of.
How did we get these pesky growths? . . Well, it's due to the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV enters your body through extremely small cuts or breaks in the skin on the underside of the feet. You'll encounter this very common virus in public showers, around swimming pools, in locker rooms and even on city sidewalks. It can take up to 20 months of incubation before warts actually appear on your foot. Because of this, it is almost impossible to be sure just when or where the original infection may have occurred. Good News: in some cases, your body's immune system can kill the HPV virus within 1 or 2 years. If this happens, your warts might just gradually disappear...for a while anyway.
Once a person is infected, there is no evidence that any treatment eliminates HPV infection or decreases its ability to spread. Warts may recur after treatment because of (re)activation of latent virus present in healthy skin adjacent to the lesion. Re-infection from the above-mentioned sources is also possible. Although the warts are usually self-limiting, they should still be treated to lessen symptoms (which may include pain), to decrease duration, and to reduce transmission. This is because the HPV virus is very contagious. It can spread quickly to other parts of the foot, or to other people.
Many natural and effective remedies are availble. For most, you will need time, patience, and careful attention. The traditional medical remedies include freezing, various types of surgery, or topical applications (usually acids) by physicians. Recent findings from one study seemed to indicate that the often-tried 'duct tape cure' might actually be more effective than many of the medical treatments. [However the adhesive in duct tape may be toxic to humans . . . your doctor could likely recommend a more suitable waterproof tape.]
Because the lesions are spread by contact with moist walking surfaces, they can be prevented by not walking barefoot in public areas such as showers, pools or communal changing rooms, not sharing shoes and socks, and by avoiding direct contact with warts on other parts of the body or on other people. Keeping shoes and socks clean and dry is also essential.
Cautions ? Left untreated, these warts can develop into pre-cancerous lesions -- this is very rare however. See a healthcare professional if your warts: are extremely painful, increase in size, recur or persist for a long time. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or circulation problems, consult your doctor to help you determine the safest treatment.
Conclusion : Anyone can be infected by the HVP virus that causes plantar warts. Treatment or removal is very important for many reasons. Notably they can be extremely painful if left untreated. And although they are normally self-limiting (2 years), plantar warts should still be treated in order to: lessen symptoms, decrease duration, and reduce their spread and transmission to others. - 14130
Plantar warts are often very painful -- especially when located directly under bony areas. Because they are sometimes forced to grow inward -- due to the pressure of walking -- they might appear flat, rather than raised. Unfortunately, they are notoriously difficult to get rid of.
How did we get these pesky growths? . . Well, it's due to the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV enters your body through extremely small cuts or breaks in the skin on the underside of the feet. You'll encounter this very common virus in public showers, around swimming pools, in locker rooms and even on city sidewalks. It can take up to 20 months of incubation before warts actually appear on your foot. Because of this, it is almost impossible to be sure just when or where the original infection may have occurred. Good News: in some cases, your body's immune system can kill the HPV virus within 1 or 2 years. If this happens, your warts might just gradually disappear...for a while anyway.
Once a person is infected, there is no evidence that any treatment eliminates HPV infection or decreases its ability to spread. Warts may recur after treatment because of (re)activation of latent virus present in healthy skin adjacent to the lesion. Re-infection from the above-mentioned sources is also possible. Although the warts are usually self-limiting, they should still be treated to lessen symptoms (which may include pain), to decrease duration, and to reduce transmission. This is because the HPV virus is very contagious. It can spread quickly to other parts of the foot, or to other people.
Many natural and effective remedies are availble. For most, you will need time, patience, and careful attention. The traditional medical remedies include freezing, various types of surgery, or topical applications (usually acids) by physicians. Recent findings from one study seemed to indicate that the often-tried 'duct tape cure' might actually be more effective than many of the medical treatments. [However the adhesive in duct tape may be toxic to humans . . . your doctor could likely recommend a more suitable waterproof tape.]
Because the lesions are spread by contact with moist walking surfaces, they can be prevented by not walking barefoot in public areas such as showers, pools or communal changing rooms, not sharing shoes and socks, and by avoiding direct contact with warts on other parts of the body or on other people. Keeping shoes and socks clean and dry is also essential.
Cautions ? Left untreated, these warts can develop into pre-cancerous lesions -- this is very rare however. See a healthcare professional if your warts: are extremely painful, increase in size, recur or persist for a long time. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or circulation problems, consult your doctor to help you determine the safest treatment.
Conclusion : Anyone can be infected by the HVP virus that causes plantar warts. Treatment or removal is very important for many reasons. Notably they can be extremely painful if left untreated. And although they are normally self-limiting (2 years), plantar warts should still be treated in order to: lessen symptoms, decrease duration, and reduce their spread and transmission to others. - 14130
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