Planter Warts Facts

Planter Wart

Amongst the all-possible types of warts, plantar wart is one of the most common and comparatively less dangerous types that show up on the skin of feet. However, given the fact that – this particular one can work as the source for spreading this skin condition to other parts of the body, for example:  genital area and facial area.


Plantar warts that grow because of a specific benign type of human Papilloma Virus (HPV) generally grow on the rough areas of our feet, the balls and heels of the feet. Because of these positions, they become a great hurdle for normal locomotion. Therefore, those who are affecting with this irritating condition, always desperately look for effective remedies to get rid of them as soon as possible.

How you may catch plantar wart and how it spreads

This viral infection causes when some specific strains of human papillomavirus enters inside the skin through cuts or scratches of skin. The moist and warm condition of the inside of the skin tissues gives human papillomavirus a very favorable place to grow, develop, and infect the area. It can take you months to notice wart growth on your foot skin after the entrance of the virus. Like any other types, plantar warts also spread through direct skin-to-skin contacts or indirect contacts but not through blood streams. Now, this may spread from an infected person to another healthy person and it may spread from one part of the body to another area of the body of an infected person. If the virus that causes plantar warts spread to other area, it causes other type of warts.

How plantar warts look like

Generally, they look like a cluster of bumpy, scaly and thickened small growth, usually with rough surface. As they usually appear on the areas that suffer highest pressure, they become thickened and rough. In some cases, they may look like flat growths. However, even though they look flat, you should not be misled about their maturity as they often grow inwardly toward the inner layer of the skin. It is even possible that they will live and grow in the skin tissue without showing any symptoms at all for couple of months.

How to prevent plantar wart

As they enter into body tissue through cuts, bruises, and scratches of the skin of the feet, one should always wear footwear to prevent the virus from catching. Especially, places like public toilet, change rooms or dorm bathroom floors are always crawling with the virus of plantar warts. You can apply foot massage lotion to keep the sole moist, which will prevent it from cracking and will protect skin getting this disease.

Treatment options for plantar wart

The treatment options for getting rid of these are similar to the treatment options for other types of warts. First, you can try over the counter drugs or the natural home remedies. These two types of options generally include topical treatment. If condition does not improve in few weeks, you should visit a skin doctor to get suitable suggestion that may include medication or surgery.