Do Podiatrists Treat Foot Warts?
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The foot warts, also referred to as plantar warts are forms of feet's skin that typically occur on the ball and the heel region. It is believed that the HPV virus is the reason for the growths on the skin, and the condition is typically caught by walking around in barefoot. Children and adults alike can develop plantar warts.
Warts on your feet can be painful and can make wearing shoes uncomfortable. They can become worse with time as pressure can cause them to expand to the inside. Warts can be expand to other parts of the body, and also to other people around you because they are extremely infectious.
So, who should you turn to for treatment of your foot warts? Are podiatrists able to handle this problem? Yes, the answer is yes in treatments for plantar warts, go to a podiatrist. This specialist is specialized in treating ankle and foot issues as well as can effectively treat growths that are abnormal on your feet.
Below, we will discuss the different treatment options utilized by podiatrists for treating plantar warts.
Cryotherapy[edit]
It is one of the most popular wart treatments utilized by podiatrists in the present. In this process liquid nitrogen is applied directly to the wart using an applicator or a sprayer gun that freezes any growths that are abnormal in the region. Scabs will appear and then disappear, allowing new skin to develop. This process usually requires more than one session before warts disappear completely off. But this is the most efficient in wart elimination and can get rid of any visible indications of warts.
Salicylic Acid Treatment[edit]
Another method used by foot specialists for treating patients with warts on the plantar is salicylic acid. Podiatrists make use of an prescription strength of the acid which is far more potent than what you can purchase at a drugstore. Salicylic acid is effective by aiding in the removal of warts one layer at a and also stimulates removal of skin.
Cantharides[edit]
A podiatrist may also recommend cantharides which is a kind of burn agent which causes warts to grow into an encapsulation and then disappear. It generally takes a number of sessions before warts are completely eliminated.
Laser Therapy[edit]
If your warts on the plantar do not respond well to salicylic acid or cryotherapy treatments, your doctor may suggest laser therapy which uses light energy to cause warts to be burned, which causes them to disappear.
Surgery[edit]
If nothing else works If all else fails, a podiatrist may do minor surgery, or an electrodesiccation or curettage, which entails either cutting off of warts or the use of the use of an electrical needle remove the warts. But, this procedure may result in scarring.
It's crucial to keep in mind that any type of treatment for plantar warts should not try at home, without the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional. The cause of complications could be due to incorrect methods of application. Podiatrists are highly skilled and trained to deal with this type of problem. They can teach you ways to avoid getting an HPV infection.
Foot Warts Treatment in Perth, Advanced Foot Surgery Centre[edit]
Dr. Reza is our board-certified podiatrist at Advanced foot surgery in Perth. Dr. Reza provides expert treatment for warts using both the latest techniques and traditional methods to address the issue effectively. Dr. Reza not only treats warts, but also offers guidance for patients to avoid having the similar issue in the future.
To make the appointment of Dr. Reza, visit our clinic Advanced Foot Surgery in Perth or fill out our easy online form to request an appointment..
