A small bump on the soles of the feet can become a painful wart that makes walking or standing difficult. Get help before it becomes a problem.
In the course of our lives, it is normal to suffer from various aches, pains, blisters and strains in the feet. The feet take a lot of stress all day, as they carry our weight, get squeezed into tight shoes and also not receive the requisite amount of care that they need. However, most skin and joint problems associated with the feet are minor in intensity, and a little rest and care can remove the issue completely. But some seemingly minor issues have the potential to develop into bigger problems. Foot warts fall into this category of foot problems. Foot warts are generally seen on the soles of the feet. Like all warts on the skin, they are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) that is normally present on the skin, but which can abruptly grow in number. Foot warts (also known as ‘verruca’ or ‘verrucae’) are commonly caused in a contagious manner, i.e. you can get them from sharing a surface or object with a person already suffering from warts caused by the virus. Thus, the virus can easily spread in areas of common use where one is likely to be barefoot, such as gym locker rooms, yoga room, swimming pools, common shower area, etc. The virus often enters the skin via minor cuts and grazes on the feet, and it is quite resilient. It may take a few days or even weeks to incubate in the skin. It then shows itself as a wart or verruca on the skin, with a dark dot as the head. At this stage, it is quite painless. However, if it is not treated at this point, it can lead to other warts. Standing or walking on the verruca can push it inside the skin, at which point it becomes really painful and inflamed. What is a good wart treatment? It is not advised that you should try any wart treatment at home. Some people try cauterising it or using various ointments or substances to remove the wart. This can cause injuries. Instead, go to your doctor and have them remove the wart surgically. Most wart treatments involve applying salicylic acid to the verruca to dry it out. It then becomes easier to remove it. After this, the skin on the verruca begins to dry out. Once you feel that the skin has dried out completely, you can use a good foot scraper to remove the wart from the sole. But be gentle and do not scrape too hard – the verruca can be removed layer by layer gently. Meanwhile, you can even use a good blister pack (available at the pharmacy) that allows the wart to heal without interference from your socks, footwear and surrounding skin.
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