Plantar Wart Treatment in Novi, Southfield, Howell, Livonia, MI

Most foot warts (also known as plantar warts) are harmless, but do require plantar wart treatment in order to relieve the pain. They are often mistaken for other conditions such as corns or calluses which are layers of dead skin that build up to protect an area that is being continuously irritated]. A plantar wart, however, is a viral infection. Over 42 types of viruses are known to cause a wart.

More serious foot lesions such as malignant (cancer) lesions can sometimes be mistaken as a plantar warts. Children, especially teenagers, are more susceptible to warts than adults while some people seem to be immune. The most common times for warts to occur are during puberty, emotional & physical stress, pregnancy, and menopause.

Warts can appear anywhere on the skin and those on the sole of the foot are called plantar warts. The virus generally invades the skin through small or invisible cuts and abrasions. When they are large enough they can be quite painful.

Plantar warts appear to be hard and flat, with a rough surface and well-defined boundaries but their true size is hidden because they are below the surface of the skin. Warts are generally raised and fleshier when they appear on the top of the foot or on the toes. Plantar warts are often gray or brown (but the color may vary), with a center that appears as one or more pinpoints of black.

The plantar wart is often contracted by walking barefoot on contaminated surfaces. The virus that causes plantar warts thrives in warm, moist environments, making infection a common occurrence in public bathing facilities and locker rooms, and even can be transmitted when trying on a pair of shoes.

Plantar warts that develop on the weight-bearing areas of the foot – the ball of the foot, or the heel, can cause sharp, burning pain. Pain occurs when weight is brought to bear directly on the wart, although pressure on the side of a wart can create equally intense pain.

Contact Our Foot Doctors Today

If you have painful, irritating (or even just unsightly) warts, please contact our office today to schedule an appointment. Most plantar wart treatment is covered by many insurances.

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FOOT HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

Providence Park St. John’s, Novi- www.stjohnprovidence.org
Providence Southfield St. John’s- www.stjohnprovidence.org
Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak – www.beaumonthospitals.com
St. Mary’s Hospital, Livonia – www.stmarymercy.org
DMC-Sinai Grace – www.dmc.org
Botsford Hospital, Farmington Hills – www.botsfordsystem.org

Check out our blogs on our site regarding Plantar wart treatment:

Five Tips to prevent plantar warts

Protecting Yourself from Plantar Warts

In-office treatments of warts include acid treatment using Cantharidin and cryotherapy treatments using liquid nitrogen. We also offer hospital Pulse Dye Laser Treatments for stubborn or complex cases: