How do I treat plantar warts?

Plantar warts are warts that appear on the sole of the foot. They usually cause pain when you walk or stand. To treat plantar warts, you can try the following home remedies:

Salicylic acid: This is a common over-the-counter wart treatment. You can apply it directly to the wart, using a cotton ball or swab. Be sure to protect the surrounding skin with petroleum jelly or another moisturizer.

Duct tape: This is another common wart treatment. You can cut a small piece of duct tape and place it over the wart, leaving it on for several days at a time.

Freezing: Over the counter wart removing products that freeze the wart is available. Be careful not to freeze over 10 seconds at a time.

Apple cider vinegar: This natural remedy is said to be effective at killing the virus that causes warts. You can soak the wart in apple cider vinegar for 10-15 minutes several times a day.

If these home remedies do not work, you may need to see a doctor for treatment. Your doctor may recommend one of the following:

Cryotherapy: This is a treatment that freezes the wart.

Electrosurgery: This is a treatment that uses an electrical current to burn off the wart.

Laser therapy: This is a treatment that uses a laser to destroy the wart.

Imiquimod: This is a topical cream that boosts your immune system to fight the warts.