
Many people in different periods of life are faced with the problem of the appearance of plantar warts.There are many reasons for this external education and no one can leave without due attention, so that irreversible processes do not arise.
There are different methods and methods aimed at combating such growths.For the selection of the best, it is necessary to analyze all available types of treatment and dwell on the side effects and contraindications of each.
What are the plantar warts
The plantar wart is a benign neoplasm manifested in different parts of a person’s foot, including on the fingers.It looks like a small growth from bodily to yellow.
Their appearance is caused by HPV (human papillomavirus), which occurs for many reasons, are the key: they are considered:
- Weakened immunity.
- Violation of hygienic norms.
- Poor nutrition.
- Constant internal anxieties.
- From other people, due to handshake, hugs and other things.
Doctors noted that about 85% of people have this virus in their body, but in a passive form.He can remind of himself at any time, it all depends on the strength of the immune system.
Than dangerous
Subanary warts cause a person a lot of troubles, especially when walking.
In some cases, they pose a significant danger to health, which is expressed in:
- The probabilities of developing them into malignant education (cancer).
- Compaction of fabrics near the growth.
- Puffing nerves.
- Acute pain when walking.
- Aching pain throughout the foot.
To minimize the likelihood of harm to health against the background of existing formations, you should contact doctors in a timely manner and undergo a proper course of therapy to eliminate them.
Symptoms
Often you can confuse the plantar formation with a simple corn.To prevent this from happening, you should pay attention to a number of characteristic symptoms:
- The appearance of a small plaquer on any of the parts of the foot, which gradually becomes more solid and rude to the touch.
- In diameter, education reaches one to two centimeters.
- Continuous pain when running or walking.
- When removing the upper layer, black dots are visible.
As a rule, the more time has passed since their appearance, the more pronounced the symptoms.
When should you contact doctors

In case of observation on the foot of formations of any form, even if they do not cause discomfort at all, a doctor’s consultation is required.
Only during examination can a specialist establish:
- The nature of the warts;
- the degree of their representation of health hazard;
- The necessary treatment methodology.
Putting the campaign to the doctor is fraught with a deterioration in health and can lead to the need to conduct a longer and more complicated treatment.
Stages of diagnosis
It is possible to decide on an accurate diagnosis only in full -time consultation with a doctor and based on the results of further examinations.
The specialist gives an assessment of the external state of the growth and recommends:
- Dermatoscopy - a study of changes in the skin structure.At this stage, the upper part of the wart is removed and its inner layer is analyzed.
- Blood donation to determine the human papilloma virus.
The study gives a reliable diagnosis, and the dermatologist begins to select an individual course of therapy.
In some cases, the doctor may recommend conducting ultrasound diagnostics to evaluate the entire depth of tissue damage.
What are the types of treatment
Experts converge in the same opinion that the timely start of therapy is guaranteed to be guaranteed a positive outcome in most cases.There are various options for treating formations, each of which is selected by dermatologists.
- If the warts are small in shape and do not cause pain, then drug therapy is allowed.
- With extensive tissue injuries and pain, laser removal, electrocoagulation, cryotherapy, surgical section, etc. are recommended.
A special approach and treatment can be traced for small patients.
Each technique aimed at eliminating plantar warts should be selected after a person’s examination and on the basis of all contraindications.
Features of drug treatment

Dermatologists can be prescribed drug treatment if the plantar warts appeared no more than 3 to 5 months ago and differ in small size.
In this case, it is often recommended:
- apply antiseptic and anti -inflammatory ointments to the affected areas;
- Process neoplasms with antiviral agents.
Drug therapy is selected exclusively by a dermatologist and is carried out according to its strict recommendation.
The main methods of removal
There are several types of removal, each of which is prescribed by a doctor and has its own characteristics.
The most popular options are highlighted:
- Laser removal - there is a layering of the desired area of the epidermis using a laser beam.In the end:
- There are no scars or scars in the future;
- There is not a long period of tissue restoration;
- Healthy fabrics located next to the neoplasm are not affected;
- Repeated appearance in this zone of warts is rarely diagnosed.
This method is easily tolerated by most patients, but has a relatively high cost.
- Cryotherapy is an action at the place of formation of the growth with liquid nitrogen, the temperature of which is within minus 190 degrees.As a result, the virus is completely destroyed.The characteristic features of this method are:
- High efficiency in the event of warts for the last six months.If the formation has been observed for a long time, then liquid nitrogen may not give any result;
- After exposure, a crust is formed, the fall of which is ascertained after 14 days;
- The whole procedure lasts about 2 to 3 minutes;
- local anesthesia is not required;
- Rubtsov is not in the future.
In practice, re -diagnosis of warts in the same area is sometimes observed.
- Electrocoagulation - cauterization with a special current:
- The procedure does not cause pain;
- lasts within 40 - 60 seconds;
- In the future, a slight scar is visible;
- Repeated formations are possible.
The method is permissible exclusively with shallow tissue lesions.
- Range deletion - special electrodes are used, which:
- completely eliminate damaged tissues, without touching healthy;
- do not leave scars on the epidermis;
- Exclude repeated appearance of warts on this section of the foot.
Patients are easily tolerated by patients, however, the high cost of this removal option is noted.
- Surgically - carried out under local anesthesia when using a simple scalpel:
- Traces remain on the skin after dissection in the form of scars;
- The method allows you to remove even complex or large warts.
This method is rarely resorted to, with extensive tissue lesions or if other methods, for various reasons, are not available.
Subtleties of removal in children
The formation of plantar warts can be observed in childhood.Since the skin of the child is more sensitive, respectively, treatment options should be selected as soft and non -traumatic epidermis.
Dermatologists in these cases are prescribed:
- Furning with non -leaf current pulses (electrocoagulation).
- The destruction of the sustained areas of the foot with liquid nitrogen or trichlororoic acid.The technique is not suitable for everyone and leaves noticeable traces in the form of scars on the skin.
- Some gels or lotions.
- Photochemotherapy - removed using special lamps emitting ultraviolet.The technique is practiced for young children and does not cause pain in patients.
Such therapy is selected taking into account age characteristics, as well as the degree of tissue damage.However, such treatment does not always bring positive dynamics.
An exceptional dermatologist can choose a course of treatment for young patients based on the results of analyzes and a general assessment of skin lesions.
The best folk remedies
It is impossible to resort to folk methods of removing plantar warts without preliminary consultation with the treating dermatologist.Otherwise, you can get a chemical burn of the epidermis or provoke a clinical deterioration in the situation.
The most common folk remedies are considered:
- Garlic infusion.Several crushed cloves are poured with boiling water (about 50 milliliters) and insisted for 50 - 60 minutes.After filtering, using a cotton pad, warts are processed with this tool.Everything is done every evening, until the growth is eliminated.
- Acetic acid.The zone of the epidermis next to the plantar wart is carefully processed with petroleum jelly.After with the help of a pipette, a drop of vinegar is applied to the affected tissues.The procedure is carried out once a day, and is done until the formation completely disappeared.
- Infusion of wormwood.10 grams of dry grass are taken and 200 milliliters of boiling water are poured.After insisting for three hours under the lid, lotions are performed to the affected area.Treatment is done from 2 to 3 times a day until the wart disappears completely.
There are many methods of traditional medicine, however, they are effective only for small growths and with shallow tissue lesions.
Preventive measures
Dermatologists are called several preventive methods that can significantly reduce the likelihood of the formation of plantar warts.
The primary are considered:
- Compliance with hygiene: wash your feet with soap daily, regularly change socks and so on.
- Use moisturizers with dry feet.
- Select shoes in size and from quality materials.
- Always shoes in special slippers when visiting pools, baths and other places.
- Take vitamins, especially in the winter or autumn period.
If in the past, plantar warts formed on the feet, then it is advisable to consult a doctor in order to choose individual prevention to prevent repeated formations.
Reviews

- Svetlana, 37 years old.Last summer, I was diagnosed with a plantar wart.She was very ill, especially by evening or while walking.I was recommended to remove it with a laser.Everything went well, the restoration was short -lived, as a result, the formation completely disappeared.
- Vsevolod, 45 years old.For a long time I did not go to the doctors, as a result, the plantar wart grew and caused great pain.The removal was the method of cryotherapy, I did not feel any pain, everything ended quickly.For six months now I have not recalled, the result is very pleased.
- Elena, 54 years old.I coped with my plantar wart only thanks to the ointment that I used according to the instructions, as well as infusions from wormwood.After about a month, the growth dried up and gradually disappeared.
Conclusion
Subject warts are special growths on the foot, which are required to constantly control and treat in a timely manner.Otherwise, education can develop into a complex and dangerous form, as well as cause significant harm to the patient's health.