Halloween will be here soon, and children will be trick-or-treating dressed as witches and wearing masks with ugly warts. Unfortunately, warts are a problem for more than just witches and are frequently seen on the soles of our feet. They can be quite painful as well as unsightly. A wart is caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). This virus is found on common surfaces such as locker room floors and the tiles of public showers and pool areas. Warts are often seen in children and young adults because of repeated exposure to these locations. They can appear as rough bumps, sometimes with dark spots throughout. There may be a solitary lesion or several in a cluster.
There are several options available to treat warts. One popular method is the application of a mild acid directly to the lesion. It is often necessary to undergo multiple applications before the wart has resolved. Other options include freezing the wart or surgically removing it. Your podiatrist can help diagnosis a wart and chose the best treatment option for you. Caution should be used with over-the-counter remedies because of the risk of damaging the surrounding healthy skin. To decrease the chance of recurrence avoid walking barefoot, especially in public places... and stay away from witches! Happy Halloween!
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