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Plantar warts are hard, grainy growths on the soles of the feet caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), often painful and contagious.
Plantar warts usually grow on the soles of the feet, particularly at pressure points. Plantar warts are sometimes called verrucas, and they can grow quite large.
Plantar warts are warts that affect the bottom of the feet. Learn more about treating and preventing these common warts.
Plantar warts (known scientifically as verruca plantaris) are small growths that appear on your feet. The warts are caused by certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) that enter your body ...
NewsCenter 5 spoke with Dr. Abigail Waldman, a dermatologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, asking her about how plantar warts appear on the skin and how they can be treated.
Plantar warts usually go away on their own within 2 years, but a variety of treatments may make them disappear faster. You can prevent plantar warts by protecting your feet in public places.
Plantar wart refers to growths found on the foot, while common warts can appear on any other part of the body,” explains Nam Tran, DPM, a podiatrist located in Dallas, Texas.
Plantar warts and palmar warts are common, especially in children. These warts are named for where they appear on the body. Palmar warts occur on the hands and plantar warts on the bottom of the foot.
While rare, warts can occur on your toddler's feet. Warts on the foot are called plantar warts and are generally harmless. We explore treatment and more.
Plantar warts—warts on your feet—can be unpleasant and even painful. Learn what causes them and what you can do to treat and prevent them.
Common warts, also called verruca vulgaris, are flesh-colored bumps that may have small, black dots on the surface. Plantar warts show up on your heels, toes, or the soles of your feet.