Verruca Plantar Warts

A verruca plantar wart is a type of viral wart that grows on the bottom of the foot that can be painful to the touch. These warts are transmitted through physical contact.

Symptoms

• A verruca plantar wart grows deeply into the skin of the foot. On the outside, the skin builds up and looks like a callous. The wart causes pain whenever pressure is applied, such as when walking. Sometimes the wart is covered with small black dots that are actually clots of dried blood.

Causes

• According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, plantar warts are caused by the human papilloma virus, or HPV. This disease is transferred from one person to another through direct physical contact. The American Academy of Dermatology claims that people with weak immune systems are more likely to develop a wart infection.

Treatment

• Plantar warts usually clear up on their own. Other treatments include cryotherapy (freezing), surgically removing the wart, or using medicated skin treatments. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons warns that the condition needs to be professionally treated.