Wart Removal Canberra & Tuggeranong
TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP TOWARDS MANAGING YOUR WARTS
Seek professional help in an effort to treat plantar warts and prevent their spread.
What Are Warts?
Known medically as verrucae, warts are a viral infection in the outer layer of the skin caused by exposure to the human papillomavirus (HPV). When they occur on the soles of the feet, they’re known as plantar warts. These tend to grow into the surface of the skin rather than out of it.
While they are generally harmless, warts that occur on the feet aren’t overly nice to look at, are very contagious, and may cause pain and discomfort when standing or walking. This is often why people choose to seek treatment from a podiatrist at Capital Podiatry.
Causes of Plantar Warts
As mentioned above, warts are an immune response to an HPV infection in the outer layer of the skin. The virus enters the body through tiny cuts, breaks, or other weak spots on the skin. While there are more than 100 variations of the virus, only a few of them cause warts to occur on the feet.
The most common way to get a wart is from direct skin-to-skin contact, such as shaking hands. It’s also possible to get a wart from inanimate objects, such as sharing socks or a towel with someone who is infected. The virus is also commonly found in wet and moist communal areas where people are likely to walk barefoot, like swimming pools and public showers.
Symptoms of Plantar Warts
- A growth that is rough or grainy to the touch
- Black dots or pinholes (which are actually small blood capillaries) in the centre of the lesion
- Thickened or hard skin (known as callus) over the lesion
- Pain or tenderness when standing or walking that some people describe it as feeling like a pebble in their foot
- Pain when squeezing the sides of the lesion
Plantar Wart Treatment Options
Your Plantar Wart Questions Answered
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Can warts be prevented?
- Keeping your feet clean and dry
- Changing socks and shoes every day
- Avoiding direct contact with warts, including your own
- Wearing footwear in areas where you’re likely to contract HPV
- Avoid picking and/or scratching at your warts
- Boosting your immune system
Why Choose Capital Podiatry?
Experienced Team
Mark, our founder and principal podiatrist, brings more than 20 years of experience to the table. All of our podiatrists have ample experience in a range of treatments and techniques.Local Care
We’re a staple of the local Canberra community. We service the residents of Tuggeranong and surrounding suburbs (including Monash, Oxley, Bonython, Kambah, and Gordon).Patient First
Our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to improve your quality of life, help you achieve your goals, and equip you with knowledge for the future.Aim to Improve Your Foot Health with Plantar Wart Treatment Canberra
Don’t wait until plantar warts are causing you pain and discomfort. If you’ve noticed any rough lesions developing on your feet, seeing a podiatrist sooner rather than later may help you nip them in the bud quickly and prevent their spread to other areas of the body.
The experienced team at Capital Podiatry can assist with plantar wart removal Canberra. Speak with one of our podiatrists today and let us recommend a solution that may work for you, such as SWIFT microwave therapy.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Every journey starts with a single step, there’s no need to suffer any longer.
Make an appointment with our experienced podiatrists today.