Though warts are almost always nothing to worry about medically, you may feel as though your wart is ugly or embarrassing. Your podiatrist can help you understand your wart, how to care for it, and what you can do about it. Find out more about warts and their treatments with Dr. Edward Tjoe in Jersey City, NJ.
What causes foot warts?
There are two main types of warts: Plantar warts and Palmer warts. A Plantar wart grows on the bottom of the foot while a Palmer wart grows on the hands. Due to their location, a Plantar wart grows into the skin, which can feel like a rock in the shoe and become painful and uncomfortable. Warts occur due to a virus entering the top layer of skin, usually through tiny or even microscopic cuts. Warts are not harmful and are simply an aesthetic problem. They can cause slight pain or discomfort, however.
What can I do about my warts?
Treatments for warts will vary depending on the type of wart and your preferences. Often, wart treatment will begin with your doctor applying a topical solution like salicylic acid. Your doctor may also suggest freezing the wart off with liquid nitrogen. Laser removal and even surgery are also options. The more conservative treatments normally take several weeks before you see results. Your doctor will also work with you to teach you methods of preventing Plantar warts in the future.
Foot Examinations in Jersey City, NJ
A foot examination can help your podiatrist better understand your condition. If you think you have a Plantar wart, you should consult with your podiatrist at an appointment to ensure there are no other, underlying conditions which could affect your feet. Additionally, a foot examination gives your doctor the opportunity to treat your wart and establish an effective treatment plan to get rid of your wart for good.
For more information on warts or their treatments, please contact Dr. Edward Tjoe in Jersey City, NJ. Call (201) 984-0231 to schedule your foot examination with Dr. Tjoe today!
