Plantar Warts |
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DESCRIPTION
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A plantar wart is a flat, hard lump on the bottom of your foot. The warts are most common in people 12 to 16 years of age, and may last for many years.
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CAUSES
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The warts are caused by a virus called the human papillomavirus (PAP-ih-LOW-muh-VI-russ), or HPV.
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SYMPTOMS
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Plantar warts occur only on the sole of the foot. They form a lump that consists of a main circle or oval area surrounded by a build-up of skin layers. They can cause a great deal of pain when you stand or walk.
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CARE
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The warts may go away without treatment. If over-the-counter medicine does not get rid of the wart, your doctor may need to remove it.
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COMPLICATIONS
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s If the wart is surgically removed, you could develop an infection. Following your doctor's instructions carefully will usually prevent this from happening.
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