Plantar Wart Treatment in Aiken, SC
Plantar warts can cause painful pressure areas, discomfort while walking, and skin irritation on the bottom of the foot. Angela Molnar DPM provides plantar wart evaluation and treatment in Aiken and the CSRA.
Call 803.644.4264 Request AppointmentWhat Are Plantar Warts?
Plantar warts are skin growths caused by a viral infection that develops on the bottom of the foot. They may appear as rough skin lesions and can become painful due to pressure during walking.
Plantar warts may occur individually or in clusters and can sometimes spread over time.
Common Symptoms
- Pain while walking or standing
- Rough skin lesion on the foot
- Pressure discomfort
- Small black dots within the wart
- Thickened skin around the lesion
- Recurring skin growths
How Plantar Warts Spread
- Walking barefoot in public areas
- Locker rooms or pool areas
- Direct skin contact
- Small cuts or openings in the skin
- Moist environments
Treatment Options
Treatment depends on the size, location, depth, and persistence of the wart.
- Foot and skin evaluation
- Pressure reduction recommendations
- Removal of thickened skin
- Topical treatment recommendations
- Advanced wart treatment when appropriate
- Recurrence prevention guidance
When To Seek Treatment
Plantar warts may become increasingly painful if located in weight-bearing areas of the foot.
Evaluation is recommended if the lesion becomes painful, spreads, recurs frequently, or does not improve with home treatment.