How to Prevent Foot Warts
Warts are from the human papillomavirus, a common microbe found in abundance wherever people congregate. Protecting yourself from contact with these microbes will help prevent getting warts. A painful type of foot wart is called a plantar wart. These larger warts grow in the plantar fascia, on the bottom of the foot, and can hide under thick skin. See your foot doctor for proper treatment of plantar warts.
You can help prevent getting warts on your feet by avoiding and eradicating the virus that causes warts in the first place:
● Keep your feet clean and dry to deter microbes—Wash your feet with mild soap and warm water every day. Dry your feet and wear clean, moisture-wicking socks. Breathable footwear will also help keep your feet dry and microbe-free, as will medicated foot powders.
● Warts are contagious—Warts can spread from one area to another and to other people, so try to avoid cross-contact.
● Protect your feet—The virus that causes warts is common in public areas. Wearing foot protection like shower shoes or sandals when using gym locker rooms and pool areas can help prevent contact with potentially dangerous microbes.
If you have a painful bump on the bottom of your foot hidden under thick skin, then you may have a plantar wart that needs attention from your foot doctor.
The foot experts at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists, in the Tucson, Oro Valley, and Green Valley areas of Pima County, Arizona, have unparalleled experience in treating all aspects of foot and ankle care. Our team of doctors: Christopher M. Funk, D.P.M., FACFAS, Bradley A. Whitaker, D.P.M., FACFAS, and Peter C. Merrill, D.P.M., AACFAS, is dedicated to serving you with state-of-the-art, cutting edge medical technologies including the PinPointe FootLaser, custom-fitted orthotics, and Radial Pulse Therapy (RPT) for chronic foot, heel, or ankle pain. If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please call (520) 575-0800.
