The Different Feet Issues A Podiatrist Treats

Verrucas

Verrucas, also known as plantar warts, are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV thrives in moist environments including pools, locker rooms, and through small abrasions in the skin. Warts are a common viral infection of the skin that podiatrists treat. Most individuals seek treatment for warts because they are embarrassing cosmetically, and painful. Warts in some cases are difficult to resolve, and no single treatment is one hundred percent effective. Many warts fail to respond to treatment. Your doctor will discuss with you the best procedures available and inform you of your options. Some forms of treatment are cryotherapy, injections, lasers, and topical immunomodulators. Your podiatrist can perform a biopsy to confirm a diagnosis for your suspicious lesions if they fail to respond to conventional treatment.

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