Plantar warts are a type of skin infection caused by the human papillomavirus. The virus causes rough, skin-colored bumps to form on the skin. These bumps can be found in many places, including your hands, feet, face, genitals, and knees.
We identify the source of the problem and provide a treatment plan that addresses the issue and prevents it from happening again.
Plantar warts themselves are noncancerous. Since skin lesions can be malignant, however, a doctor should confirm the diagnosis of plantar warts to be safe. This may involve a small painless shave biopsy and lab test.
Minimally invasive treatment options include peeling with a chemical component. On more resistant warts, laser treatment may be used. Other methods, such as burn, surgically cutting or freezing may cause scarring, which should be prevented.
Most people get warts from walking around barefoot in public gyms, showers, or pools. If you regularly experience plantar warts, we will discuss preventive care to minimize recurrence. Individuals with Diabetic Foot are more susceptible.
Plantar warts are hard, scaly bumps that appear on the soles of the feet and make walking painful. They are more common than you might think, affecting some 14% of the general population every year. Luckily, treatment is simple and straightforward. We offer solutions that don’t require surgical intervention.
When HPV enters the skin, it causes a wart to form. Warts are contagious and can be spread through direct contact or touching something contaminated with the virus. These include warts, nail-biting, cuticle picking, or shaving.
Warts come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are usually skin-colored, but they can also be brown, grey, or black, and they may be dome-shaped, flat, or rough.
Dr. Kipp can diagnose warts with a quick look, but sometimes they need to take a sample of the growth (biopsy) to test for HPV.
Plantar warts are a common virus that often go away after your immune system fights them off. They can be painful and unsightly though, so many doctors recommend treatment. Options include:
There’s no such thing as a cure for warts, but you can reduce your risk of catching them or stop the spread if you take these steps:
It’s a tough road ahead. Once you have the virus, no one can guarantee that they’ll get rid of warts immediately. Sometimes, the wart comes back in the same spot. Other times, it manifests itself in a different location. But don’t fret. Lots of people get rid of their warts and never have one again!
If you want to avoid complications and treat the source of the problem from the start, schedule an appointment with Dr. Kipp today.
Although they aren’t dangerous, plantar warts are uncomfortable. They also spread quickly. The longer you wait to see a podiatrist, the more warts you may develop. Trust Dr. Kipp nix this pesky issue quickly.
We accept this provider as a secondary insurance only.
We accept the majority of PPO plans. We do NOT accept HMO plans. Discounted private pay rates are available.
We accept this provider as a secondary insurance only.
We accept the majority of PPO plans. We do NOT accept HMO plans. Discounted private pay rates are available.
We accept the majority of PPO plans. We do NOT accept HMO plans. Discounted private pay rates are available.
We accept the majority of PPO plans. We do NOT accept HMO plans. Discounted private pay rates are available.
We accept this provider as a secondary insurance only.
We accept the majority of PPO plans. We do NOT accept HMO plans. Discounted private pay rates are available.
We accept this provider as a secondary insurance only.
We accept all standard Medicare plans and Medicare Railroad plans.
For those without insurance or an insurance provider we do not currently accept, we offer discounted private pay rates that are often a better value than with insurance.
If you’re interested or would like to learn more, send us a text at 727-285-9095.
We accept the majority of PPO plans. We do NOT accept HMO plans. Discounted private pay rates are available.
We accept this provider as a secondary insurance only.
