It is a small, flat wart which appears on the sole of the foot It is not usually painful but is tender to touch. Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin Find out what causes them, how they’re treated and when to get medical help. A plantar wart is a wart occurring on the bottom of the foot or toes [5] its color is typically similar to that of the skin
[2] small black dots often occur on the surface [5] one or more may occur in an area [2] they may result in pain with pressure such that walking is difficult [2] they are caused by the human papillomavirus (hpv) [2] a break in the skin is required for infection to. Warts are usually harmless but may be unsightly
Warts and verrucas usually clear in time without treatment If required, they can often be cleared more quickly with treatment Most commonly, treatment involves applying salicylic acid or freezing with liquid nitrogen or a cold spray. What is a viral wart A viral wart is a very common benign lesion caused by infection with human papillomavirus (hpv) Viral warts can be classified by site as being cutaneous or mucosal as the hpv types are quite distinct [see anogenital wart and sexually acquired human papillomavirus for further information on mucosal hpv infection]
A cutaneous wart is also called a verruca or papilloma. Common warts also called verruca vulgaris are contagious through skin contact and by damp towels or wet floors in showers and changing rooms. Warts are benign (not cancerous) skin growths that appear when a virus infects the top layer of the skin Viruses that cause warts are called human papillomavirus (hpv) You are more likely to get one of these viruses if you cut or damage your skin in some way
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