When Should You See a Doctor for Plantar Warts?

Connecticut Foot Care Centers can handle many common foot-related issues that might trigger pain and unnecessary suffering. For example, we can eliminate your plantar warts in Rocky Hill, Bristol, Middletown, Glastonbury, Newington, & Kensington, CT, to ensure you’re comfortable and safe. Here’s what you need to know about your specific care options.

What is a Plantar Wart?

A plantar wart is caused by a virus that enters the skin (HPV or human papillomavirus) through the skin. They usually appear on the bottom of the foot and have a rough, grainy texture. Tiny black dots throughout the wart are clotted blood vessels. They can be very painful if you walk on them but are otherwise mostly harmless. Some might spread to other parts of the feet, too.

Is It Serious?

A plantar wart isn’t necessarily dangerous but can become frustrating if warts spread throughout the foot and impact other areas of your body. Symptoms include thick or callused skin that might be hard to the touch. They rarely, if ever, get infected and mainly cause irritation and sensitivity. For instance, stepping on a stone on the wart will trigger a very painful reaction in many people.

Can You Treat It At Home?

It is possible to treat a plantar wart at home using over-the-counter therapies like salicylic acid. Soak the foot for 10 minutes before applying the treatment, and rub it with a pumice stone or emery board to break up the wart. Our Connecticut Foot Care Centers team can also manage your plantar warts in Rocky Hill, Bristol, Middletown, Glastonbury, Newington, and Kensington, CT.

Sometimes, it’s better to contact a specialist for help if you’ve tried these approaches and the warts keep coming back. While this problem isn’t necessarily serious, there’s no reason you should just let a wart hang around. They can stay for years before they eventually die and go away, so please reach out to us if you think yours is only going to worsen.

When Should You See a Doctor?

If you have a plantar wart, you should reach out to us if:

• Self-care techniques don’t work
• Your wart just keeps getting worse 
• It causes significant pain or discomfort 
• More warts develop on your skin 
• Redness, swelling, drainage, or warmth occur (infection)

Are You Available to Help?

Our Connecticut Foot Care Centers team can help you manage your plantar warts in Rocky Hill, Bristol, Middletown, Glastonbury, Newington, & Kensington, CT. We’ll ensure that your case requires professional help and do what we can to support you. By calling us and making an appointment, you ensure you can walk comfortably and happily on your feet again.

• Rocky Hill, CT, at 860-563-1200
• Bristol, CT, at 860-582-0747
• Middletown, CT, at 860-346-5226     
• Glastonbury, CT, at 860-633-6749
• Newington, CT, at 860-666-2078
• Kensington, CT, at 860-828-9455

Call today.