Patient Education
PLANTAR WARTS
(1) Benign (noncancerous) growths that occur on the sole (plantar surface), heel, or ball of the foot.
(2) Human papilloma virus (HPV) causes several different types of warts.
(3) Plantar warts occur most often in children and young adults between the ages of 12 and 16. Incidence is higher in people who share common bathing areas.
(4) Occur when HPV invades the body through tiny cuts or breaks in the skin on the bottom of the feet.
(5) Plantar warts usually are rough and spongy, and most are gray or brown with dark pinpoints (tiny capillaries that supply blood to the wart).
(6) Most plantar warts are diagnosed based on their appearance.
(7) Self-treatment for plantar warts using an over-the-counter preparation is not recommended.
(8) Treatments include topical salicylate acid, cryotherapy, laser cautery.
(9) To prevent plantar warts: Avoid walking barefoot whenever possible. Change shoes and socks daily. Keep feet clean and dry. Avoid direct contact with warts on other persons or on other parts of the body.
Wei Qiang converses @ 08:09
2 Comments:
haha!! why e interest in plantar warts?
cos i diagnosed it in my brother. he's doing ns and with the outfield training and common bathroom, quite high risk profile.
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