Plantar warts can be painful and persistent growths. These are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and it will develop on the soles of your feet. Sometimes they can resolve on their own without any treatment but others will need professional intervention if they start spreading or causing our discomfort even with the use of home remedies.
You can look for podiatrists that specialise in plantar wart removal Sydney so that you can get treatment right away. You will notice that the warts on the sole of your feet have a rough and grainy texture that can be slightly raised or flat. The appearance of plantar warts can vary along with their severity. Some will have clotted blood vessels within the wart and this will be seen as tiny black dots on the surface. There can also be tenderness or pain when you walk or stand as there will be pressure on the affected area. The skin surrounding the wart can become callused or thickened which can further add to your discomfort. Warts can also multiply and form clusters. They can spread to other areas of the foot or even other individuals with direct contact. Sometimes, plantar warts can resolve on their own within months or years but some will need professional treatments. If the wart is persisting even after home remedies like duct tape occlusion therapy, over-the-counter medications or home freezing kits, you will need to visit a podiatry clinic. There can be warts that cause a lot of discomfort and pain to the point that they interfere with your daily activities.
There can be large or multiple warts that cover a large area of the foot.
Sometimes, you cannot be sure whether the diagnosis is plantar warts. There is the possibility that it can be another skin condition so visiting a podiatrist will give you an accurate diagnosis and they will also recommendappropriate treatment for this. Some individuals will have compromised immune systems as a result of medications or medical conditions. They will be at a higher risk for plantar warts. Also, if you have diabetes, it is important to seek medical attention right away for any foot lesion so thatcomplications can be prevented. If the warts are spreading rapidly or affecting other areas of your feet or body, you need to have it evaluated by a healthcare professional.
There are many treatment options available for plantar warts.
The treatment will be selected depending on the location of the wart and its severity. Salicylic acid with prescription strength or even over-the-counter preparations can be applied topically to the wart so that it can dissolve over time. You can combine this treatment with debridement. Cryotherapy is freezing the wart with liquid nitrogen so that the infected tissue can be destroyed. You will need multiple sessions to clear it completely. Swift therapy uses microwave energy to heat the wart from within and stimulate an immune response. There is also electro surgery where a device is used to burn the wart tissue with electric current. This is a method used for stubborn warts. There is also laser therapy for deep warts and surgical excision when there are persistent or painful warts.
