{"id":71,"date":"2015-07-31T08:00:57","date_gmt":"2015-07-31T08:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.doclamarrapodiatrist.com\/?p=71"},"modified":"2015-07-31T19:06:59","modified_gmt":"2015-07-31T19:06:59","slug":"plantar-warts-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.doclamarrapodiatrist.com\/?p=71","title":{"rendered":"Plantar Warts Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Plantar warts are given their name due to their location: the plantar aspect of the foot.<\/p><\/div>\n

Plantar warts, also known as veruca or veruca plantari, are hard growths which grow on the base of the foot. These warts are usually located on the heel or toes, and get their name from their location since the sole of the foot is known as the plantar aspect of the foot.<\/p>\n

Plantar warts are common warts, and are most commonly found in children ages 12-16. These warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), when the virus gains entry into the skin of the foot through wet, softened skin, cracks in dry skin, or cuts.<\/p>\n

Planter warts are benign and in most cases, will go away on their own in about two years with no treatment. However, due to their location \u2013they often cause irritation and can become painful if left untreated.<\/p>\n

Causes<\/strong>
\nPlantar warts can easily spread from person to person, and are spread through direct contact with the virus. The warts are generally contracted by someone touching a surface that has been contaminated by someone infected with a wart. For instance \u2013if someone with a wart uses a shower without any shoes \u2013someone else who uses the shower without any shoes \u2013is at risk of developing a wart. While warts are not considered to be highly contagious, if the right conditions are present, you could become infected. The virus that causes this type of wart thrives in warn, damp environments \u2013so it\u2019s easy to contract the virus from swimming pools or shower rooms.<\/p>\n

Symptoms<\/strong>
\nPlanter wart symptoms include:<\/p>\n