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Comprehensive Wart / Plantar Verrucae Treatment
Those pesky plantar warts giving you the runaround? You’re not alone. Our Wart / Plantar Verrucae Treatment focuses on hard, grainy growths on the bottoms of the feet—often the heel or ball—caused by strains of HPV. They can feel like stepping on a pebble and can be stubborn. Our comprehensive approach spans classic therapies to the latest tech so you can walk comfortably and confidently again.
What Exactly Are Plantar Warts (Plantar Verrucae) & Why Do I Have One?
Plantar warts, also called plantar verrucae, appear on the foot’s sole and often look thick and callused with tiny black dots. Because they’re in weight-bearing areas, they tend to grow inward and can be tender. They can occur singly or as clusters.
- Caused by HPV entering through tiny skin breaks.
- Often picked up on locker room floors, showers, and pool decks.
- Contagious to other people and other areas of your skin.
Good news: Plantar warts aren’t dangerous, but they can multiply and hurt—so treating them sooner helps. For a trusted overview of plantar warts, you can also review the Mayo Clinic information on plantar warts. To see how we support your feet more broadly, learn about our podiatry services in Fallbrook.
Wart / Plantar Verrucae Treatment Options
Because warts vary, we tailor Wart / Plantar Verrucae Treatment and often combine methods for the best results—always aiming to minimize discomfort.
- Cryotherapy (Freezing): Rapid freezing destroys wart tissue and stimulates immunity.
- Topical Cantharidin (“Beetle Juice”): Painless blistering agent lifting the wart from skin.
- Prescription Keratolytics: Salicylic or trichloro acids soften and dissolve tissue gradually.
- Immune Therapy: Stimulates the body’s defenses for resistant or widespread warts.
- Needling Procedure: Introduces viral particles deeper to activate immune response.
- Laser Treatment: Targets the wart’s blood supply using diode laser.
- Minor Surgical Removal: Excision under local anesthesia for stubborn cases.
What About Home Wart Remedies?
Duct tape occlusion and diligent over-the-counter salicylic acid can help small warts and complement office treatments. However, if you have diabetes, neuropathy, poor circulation, or autoimmune disorders, avoid home care and see us first to help prevent complications.
Our Philosophy: No One Should Live with Painful or Embarrassing Warts
We’re thorough and persistent with wart treatment—paring thick skin, engaging your immune system, and using advanced tools when needed—until your warts are gone. You’ll have clear aftercare instructions and a plan to reduce recurrence, such as wearing sandals in public showers and avoiding barefoot time on locker room floors.
Ready for Personalized Wart / Plantar Verrucae Treatment?
Book a visit by phone or text. We’ll confirm the diagnosis and personalize a Wart / Plantar Verrucae Treatment plan—gentle for children, efficient for athletes, and safe for people with sensitive medical conditions. Let’s clear those warts and help keep them from coming back.