For plantar warts, painless treatment works best when the excessively hardened skin is thinned locally under the supervision of an experienced pedicurist. Warts can appear at any age but are most common in childhood. They are a viral skin infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). More than 150 types have been identified, which makes an effective treatment hard to find. There are several types of warts, and the type of virus determines their size and shape.
In pedicure, we most often see warts on the sole of the foot, known as plantar warts (verrucae plantares), which sit flush with the skin and grow inwards. They usually appear on the part of the foot that carries the most load, which often makes walking difficult and painful.
How can you get rid of warts quickly and painlessly?
There are many ways to get rid of them. One is simply to leave them alone: according to some data, more than half disappear on their own within two years. However, if warts are painful and make walking difficult, action is needed. It is best to start with less aggressive methods, such as topical treatments. Acid preparations should be used under supervision, as they are quite aggressive and can cause a wound. Inflammation can quickly develop, the wound may not heal, or a scar may form, which can make walking difficult for years.
What does Pedicare recommend?
For plantar warts, we recommend having the excessively hardened skin thinned locally under the supervision of an experienced pedicurist. This allows the topical treatment to penetrate faster and work where it needs to. The treatment may need to be repeated several times, depending on how deep and stubborn each wart is.
