Warts, in general, do not cause any discomfort and are painless. Based on the location and appearance, there are 7 types of warts. They include plantar, filiform, periungual, common, mosaic, flat and ...

These common skin growths can affect anyone, but they most often affect children and teens. In most cases, however, warts are benign and harmless. The human papillomavirus causes warts. The virus can ...

Plantar warts, or verrucas, are a fairly common infection that usually occurs on the sole of the foot or on the toes. As with other types of warts, they are caused by the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I’m 38. I have a plantar wart that turned into a mosaic wart. This was very painful to walk on, so I went to the podiatrist.

This month, I have decided to write about plantar warts. This condition is very common among professional truck drivers due to their lifestyle on the road. Essentially, plantar warts are a ...

Dear Dr. Johnson: Why are plantar warts on the bottom of the feet so difficult to cure? In your judgment, what is the best treatment for such warts? Warts on the bottom of the feet (the so-called ...

They are caused by certain strains of the Human Papilloma Virus which thrives in moist, damp environments. Plantar warts often resolve without interference but treatments include chemical preparations ...

Plantar warts are hard, tough, horny growths that appear on the plantar surface (sole) of the foot. Normal standing and walking tends to press these lesions into the skin, flattening them and causing ...