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Plantar Warts Symptoms

Plantar warts are very common, and sometimes can be referred to as a verruca. The name derives from the name for the bottom of the foot (plantar surface). Plantar warts are part of the HPV virus (Human Papilloma Virus). There are over 80 different strains of the HPV virus, one of these strains deals with plantar warts, and this strain tends to be very stubborn when it comes to treatment.

Plantar warts are known to be very painful being that they are located under the feet, and one is always applying pressure to the area, because of this a plantar wart is usually located underneath a few layers of skin. Plantar warts do not generally rise above the surface of the skin, as constant pressure is usually applied to the area.

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Are plantar warts contagious?

Plantar Warts are about as common as athlete's foot and is probably just as contagious. The HPV virus can easily be infected. In the case of plantar warts, the virus can be transmitted as easily as walking barefoot in public places, locker rooms, or gymnasiums.

Warts in general are contagious. Once you are infected with the HPV virus, the virus will remain in your system indefinitely. The majority of the time this virus remains dormant, but once active a wart may occur anywhere on the body, and may occur on the feet or in a form of a plantar wart. Plantar warts can affect people of all ages, and tend to be most common in adolescents and young teenagers.

What does a plantar wart look like?

A plantar wart is usually found beneath a few layers of skin, and is usually spongy in texture and can be very rough to the touch. Plantar wart symptoms can vary. Most plantar warts look very different from person to person, the majorities are grey or brown in color, and some have a small black center, which is about the size of a needlepoint. This black center is a clotted blood vessel or capillary, this is what supplies blood to the feet. Because of this blood clot, it is very common for a plantar wart to bleed, when the surface is scraped away. When left untreated for some time, a plantar wart can grow as large as one inch in diameter.

Corns can be easily mistaken for a plantar wart, and vice-versa, the most noticeable difference between a corn and a plantar wart is the blood clot located in the center of the plantar wart.

How can I treat plantar warts?

It is highly advisable to always wear shoes when walking in public places, especially in a locker room or gymnasium. It is always a good idea to keep your feet clean and dry at all times. Always avoid contact with any person that has a wart, even if the wart is located on a different part of the body. If you are unsure of a new lump or growth on your skin, it is strongly recommended to visit a doctor or health professional, never ignore a new growth.

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