Facts about verruca warts
April 27, 2009
Warts are tissue growths that grow on any part of the skin. This also includes the sole of the feet. A plantar wart is one that develops on the bottom of the foot. Generally the plain wart does not cause pain, but if it is a plantar wart that has positioned itself on the heel or the ball of the feet then it will be very painful.
Causes of warts
Warts are usually caused due to a viral infection of the skin and by direct contact from skin to skin. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a form of virus that makes its entry in the skin through a cut. Usually the cut is too small to be visible by the naked eye.
The places where plantar warts can be caused are public places where people walk barefoot. They include places like gyms, locker rooms, pools, salons or other public places.
Are warts contagious?
All warts, whether normal or plantar warts are very contagious. Any physical contact like scratching and touching can help them spread easily.
How do you know it’s a wart?
The colour of plantar warts is brown or grey. Usually plantar warts develop on the bottom of the foot. They have a rough surface and are flat and hard.
They can be located anywhere on the sole of your feet and are identified by small black pinpoints. If the warts develop on the top of the foot, then they have a raised clearer look.