- Viral Transmission and recurrence
- HPV virus can spread via contact
- HPV can remain dormant in the body
- Even if you wart goes away, there is a high recurrence and resurfacing of the wart unless the route cause of the wart, that being the HPV is treated properly
- Pain and Mobility
- If left untreated plantar foot warts can cause significant pain
- The wart can extend deep into the sole of the foot causing irritation and pain when direct pressure applied
- Cosmetic Concerns
- Warts can become bigger over time and consume more and more of the skin on your foot
Author Garrett Kalmar, DPM, AACFAS