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  1. Rough, hard growths that appear on the soles of feet and grow into the skin as a result of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
    Condition Highlight
    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
    How common is condition?
    Very common (More than 3 million cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Often requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several months or years
    Is condition preventable by vaccine?
    Usually preventable by vaccine
    How is condition transmitted?
    Transmitted through indirect contact
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    Causes

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    • The causes include:
    • Plantar warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
    • HPV spreads by direct contact. the virus enters through tiny cuts, breaks, or weak spots on the bottom of the fee
    • The risk factors include:
    • Children and teens
    • Weekened immune system
    • Walking barefoot

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    Symptoms

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    Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms.

    Some of the commonly noted symptoms of plantar warts include:

    • Small, fleshy, rough growth on the bottom of the foot
    • Hard and thickened skin (callus), where a wart has grown inward
    • warts with black pinpoints
    • Pain or tenderness at the affected area, particularly when walking or standing

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    Treatment

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    Most of the plantar warts go away without treatment within a year or two. Medications and self care measures may be necessary to manage the condition. Surgery may be involved for removal of warts.

    Medication

    Keratolytic agents: To remove warts by peeling out layers of skin.

    Salicylic acid

    Terpenoids: To dissolve the wart.

    Trichloroacetic acid

    Vaccine: Has been found to be effective in treating warts.

    HPV vaccination

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Diagnosis involves physical examination to examine the characteristic features of the wart.

    Common tests & procedures

    Skin biopsy: A small sample of the skin tissue is sent for microscopic examination.

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