Warts

Warts on the feet are not only unsightly, but they can be extremely uncomfortable and painful. If you have one or more warts on your feet and ankles, then our team at Rock Canyon Foot and Ankle is here to help. We offer comprehensive wart treatments for patients in the Denver area, helping you get rid of warts and prevent them from growing back.

Plantar Warts: Most Common on the Feet

The most common type of wart on the feet is known as a “plantar wart.” This small growth develops on the sole of the foot and is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts can develop on any part of the foot, but they usually occur on the bottom of the feet. Every step puts pressure on the wart, causing it to dig deeper and cause more pain.

Some patients experience a single wart that increases in size when it is left untreated. In other cases, multiple warts grow in a cluster, known as mosaic warts.

Plantar warts are contagious and can spread from one person to the next through contact. Not only does direct contact pass the virus, but warts can also develop by walking barefoot in a locker room, pool, or playground that has been contaminated.

Treatments for Warts

What should you expect when visiting a podiatrist for wart treatment? Sometimes, no treatment is required because plantar warts fade with time. The best solution is to consult with our experienced team to remove warts, so you don’t have to live with the discomfort. Additionally, early treatment minimizes the risk of spreading warts to others.

If you’ve noticed a wart that is causing discomfort, then it is smart to schedule an appointment. When the wart begins to spread, bleed, and interfere with mobility, then medical attention shouldn’t be delayed. Patients with diabetes should always seek treatment as soon as possible.

Several treatment options are used for warts, depending on the size, location, and severity of the problem:

• Medication at Home: The podiatrist might provide a prescription for salicylic acid that is applied on the wart, helping to soften it and slough off layers of the wart. Topical treatments can help the wart go away.
• Freezing Warts: Cryotherapy involves using liquid nitrogen on warts, causing them to freeze. The wart will scab over and then fall off during the healing process.
• Surgical: In serious cases, surgical treatment might be required to remove the wart.

For more information about wart treatments, contact our team at Rock Canyon Foot and Ankle. We are here to answer your questions and assist with the selection of the right treatment plan for your needs.