Plantar warts (also called verrucae pedis) are benign epithelial proliferations of the skin caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
They appear as rough, hard lumps that interrupt skin lines and may show tiny black dots. Pain is felt when the wart is squeezed from the sides.
Cause: The HPV virus infects basal keratinocytes of the epidermis through microabrasions in the skin.
Once inside, HPV DNA integrates into host cells, promoting cell proliferation and delayed apoptosis, leading to thickened, papillomatous skin lesions.
Persistent lesions common in adults or immunocompromised patients.
Recurrence rate after treatment: 10–30%.
People who have weakened immune systems
Walking barefoot in common shared areas like swimming pools, locker rooms, shared common shower areas where the HPV strain might be present
Children and teenagers
DC Podiatry provides comprehensive foot care solutions, specializing in painless debridement for problematic foot conditions. Our clinic features advanced cryotherapy and immunotherapy to treat persistent lesions, along with medical-grade topical treatments designed to effectively eliminate wart tissue.
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Treat persistent lesions, along with medical-grade topical treatments designed to effectively eliminate wart tissue.
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