Around Christmas time of last year, writer Kelly Bradford developed a strange pain in her heels that she couldn’t account for. At first she thought it might be related to high heels, but the discomfort didn’t diminish after she stopped wearing them as frequently. Next she suspected corns, but the pain didn’t stop even after she applied salicylic acid.

After a few months the pain became unbearable, so Bradford went to see a medical professional. Her doctor found two extremely large verrucas, or plantar warts, in her heels, pressing against her nerves. Fortunately some cryotherapy and a few weeks of applying over-the-counter drugs to the afflicted areas were enough to make the problem go away.

A plantar wart is a common skin condition that occurs when the human papilloma virus gets into the body. If you need help getting rid of plantar warts from your lower extremities, see podiatrist Dr. Kevin H. Lapoff, DPM of Lake Worth Podiatry. Dr. Lapoff can prescribe a comprehensive form of treatment and teach you how to prevent these irritating growths from coming back.

About Plantar Warts

Plantar warts are found on the feet. These warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) getting into open wounds on the feet. You can recognize plantar warts by a hard bump on the foot. They are usually found on the heels or balls of the feet. Plantar warts are usually not a sign of anything dangerous but do not ignore them if they do cause pain or embarrassment.

If you do have a plantar wart, you may notice some pain when standing but since these warts are not cancerous or dangerous, a podiatrist only needs to be seen if there is excess pain. Doctors can usually easily diagnose plantar warts. Although plantar warts don’t often call for treatment, there are options available.

Home remedies are also available to help with plantar warts. An apple cider vinegar soak can help remove the wart. You can soak your feet in the vinegar for 20 minutes before using a pumice stone to remove any loose skin from the wart.

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