Plantar Warts


Plantar warts are a type of wart that appears on the soles (plantar surface) of the feet. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters the skin through small cuts or abrasions. Unlike other warts, plantar warts tend to grow inward due to the pressure from walking and standing. This pressure can also lead to a hard, thick layer of skin called a callus forming over the wart. Plantar warts are usually flat with a rough texture, and they often have tiny black dots inside, which are clotted blood vessels.



The pictures above were taken 8 weeks apart. Click on the pictures to enlarge them and then on the back button to return to the page. These Verrucae were painful and had been present for 3 years. Only the large verruca at the base of the big toe was treated after gentle abrasion. A dressing was applied, and no further applications were attempted. After 2 weeks the treated verruca had gone, and all the remaining verrucae on both feet were gone 4 weeks later. (See Promoted Autoimmunization above).


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