Getting Rid Of Plantar Warts
For those who suffer from them, getting rid of plantar warts is understandably a high priority. Since they occur on the sole of the foot, or on the toes, plantar warts are often very uncomfortable and painful due to the constant pressure from walking or standing.
Fortunately, there are solutions available for getting rid of plantar warts and this article explains what they are, what you can do to get rid of them, and how to prevent them from recurring.
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Plantar warts are actually benign tumours caused by a virus, which enters the skin through direct contact with an infected surface, typically a wet area such as public showers or a swimming pool. Unlike other warts, they get driven inwards by pressure and can be quite distressing. They are usually more common in children than in adults.
In some cases plantar warts can disappear of their own accord as the body’s immune system overcomes the virus. However in many cases they persist and can be very annoying. If this is the situation you find yourself in, here are some commonly used methods that you may want to consider for getting rid of plantar warts:
Surgery for Getting Rid of Plantar Warts
Plantar warts can be removed by applying liquid nitrogen. This makes a blister form under the wart so that it eventually falls away.
Laser treatment can also be effective, although it does require several treatments and is reportedly quite painful.
Surgical excision – that is cutting the wart out – can also be used. This is also effective but it does leave scarring which may be an additional problem if the wart recurs.
Home Solutions for Getting Rid of Plantar Warts
Duct tape or a piece of plastic can be applied to the wart so that the infected area is starved of oxygen, causing the wart to eventually ‘die’ and fade away. It can take a couple of weeks to find out whether this approach has worked, and care is required to make sure that the wart is not left uncovered for any length of time.
Salicylic acid can also be used to slowly remove the wart. The acid gradually kills the affected cells, allowing them to be peeled away.
- Prevention
Care should always be taken in wet public areas to make sure that the virus cannot readily enter the skin. Simple actions like using footwear near swimming pools and in changing rooms can be very effective.
All treatments for plantar warts have their advantages and disadvantages, but it is a good idea to take responsibility for your own treatment as much as possible. Start out by trying some simple, low cost methods at home and you may well find that getting rid of plantar warts is much easier than you think!
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