Condition Library
Dermatology
Plantar Warts
Skin growths on the bottom of the foot caused by a virus.
Symptoms
- Rough growth
- Pinpoint black dots
- Pain with side-squeeze
Risk factors
- Communal showers
- Children
What usually helps
- Salicylic acid
- Cryotherapy
- Immunotherapy
When to see a podiatrist
When painful or spreading.
Warning signs
- • Rapid growth or bleeding (biopsy)
Podiatrify provides educational information and risk guidance and does not provide a medical diagnosis. Symptoms involving severe pain, rapidly spreading infection, black or blue tissue, major trauma, loss of circulation, or systemic illness may require urgent medical evaluation.