Warts on your feet make walking painful. At Align Foot & Ankle Center in Camarillo, California, board-certified podiatrist Hai-En Peng, DPM, FACFAS, offers several effective treatments to eliminate these painful growths and get you walking comfortably again.
Here are the reasons why foot warts are so painful, how we treat them, and what you can do to prevent them.
Unlike warts on other parts of your body, plantar warts develop on the pressure points of your feet. Every step pushes them deeper into your skin, causing sharp, stabbing pain when you walk or stand.
The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes these warts by entering through tiny cuts in your skin.
You’ll recognize a plantar wart by its rough surface and tiny black dots (small blood vessels). When you squeeze the sides, they can cause intense pain.
Many people try over-the-counter remedies before seeking help, but these rarely solve the problem.
Standard products simply can’t penetrate deep enough to kill the virus completely. They might remove surface tissue while leaving the core intact, allowing the wart to return within weeks — often larger and more painful than before.
Delaying professional treatment gives the virus time to spread or grow. Medical treatment from the start saves time, money, and unnecessary pain.
At Align Foot & Ankle Center, Dr. Peng provides several effective wart removal options:
In rare cases where conservative treatments don’t work, minor surgical removal can offer immediate relief.
Dr. Peng examines your foot, assesses the wart’s size and location, and creates a personalized treatment plan. Our team might also take a small sample to ensure the growth isn’t something more serious.
Several factors increase your chances of developing plantar warts:
Don’t pick or scratch at any growth on your foot. This spreads the virus to other body parts and can create multiple warts where you only had one.
After Dr. Peng eliminates your warts, prevent their return by following these simple steps:
A few minor changes in your daily habits can help keep plantar warts from returning.
Stop feeling the pain with every step. At Align Foot & Ankle Center in Camarillo, California, Dr. Peng and our team provide effective wart removal treatments. Call the office today or schedule an appointment online.