Painful warts can make a person's life miserable. Contrary to the old wives tale, they are not caused by touching frogs, but are viral infections that invade the foot through microscopic breaks or wounds in the skin.
With time the wart turns into a rough hard growth in the skin. Plantar warts are the most common type and are found on the bottom of the foot.
However, warts can appear anywhere on the feet. Warts spread in places like public pools and showers. They can be passed from person to person in the same household who walk barefoot.
Although conservative treatment can include: acid treatments, cryotherapy, ultrasound, curettage (surgical excision) and vitamin supplements. The use of modern day laser technology is a favorable removal method that causes less swelling, less tissue damage, and minimal bleeding. In most case patients heal quicker with less pain and less post-operative infections.
Since warts can be extremely painful, it is best to check this condition in its earliest stages. The main thing to remember about a wart is that it should receive immediate attention. If it is ignored it may spread to other parts of the body.
For additional helpful information on wart treatments, please call Dr. Neal Houslanger at 631-654-3838 or visit his Web site at www.footdoc1.com.
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