What Exactly Are Plantar Warts & Why Do I Have One?

Plantar warts appear on the foot’s sole and often look thick and callused with tiny black dots. Because they’re in weight-bearing areas, they tend to grow inward and can be tender. They can occur singly or as clusters.

• Caused by HPV entering through tiny skin breaks.
• Commonly picked up on locker room floors, showers, and pool decks.
• Contagious to other people and other areas of your skin.

Good news: Plantar warts aren’t dangerous, but they can multiply and hurt—so treating them sooner helps.

Plantar Wart Treatment Options

Because warts vary, we tailor care and often combine methods for best results—always aiming to minimize discomfort.

• Cryotherapy (Freezing): Rapid freezing destroys wart tissue and stimulates immunity.
• Topical Cantharidin (“Beetle Juice”): Painless blistering agent lifting the wart from skin.
• Prescription Keratolytics: Salicylic or trichloro acids soften and dissolve tissue gradually.
• Immune Therapy: Stimulates the body’s defenses for resistant or widespread warts.
• Needling Procedure: Introduces viral particles deeper to activate immune response.
• Laser Treatment: Targets the wart’s blood supply using diode laser.
• Minor Surgical Removal: Excision under local anesthesia for stubborn cases.

What About Home Remedies?

Duct tape occlusion and diligent over-the-counter salicylic acid can help small warts and complement office treatments. However, if you have diabetes, neuropathy, poor circulation, or autoimmune disorders, avoid home care and see us first to prevent complications.

Our Philosophy: No One Should Live with Painful or Embarrassing Warts

We’re thorough and persistent—paring thick skin, engaging your immune system, and using advanced tools when needed—until your warts are gone. You’ll have clear aftercare instructions and a plan to reduce recurrence like wearing sandals in public showers and avoiding barefoot time on locker room floors.