Are you Dealing With Plantar Warts?

Are you Dealing With Plantar Warts?

Plantar warts are small growths that can develop anywhere on the feet. They develop when the skin is infected by a virus. Typically, the virus is acquired in public places where people go barefoot in, such as locker rooms or swimming pools. Plantar warts are treatable. The goal of treatment is to completely remove the plantar wart. Dr. Eric Gessner, Dr. Bryan Groth, and Dr. Jacob Fassman at Colorado Foot and Ankle in Colorado Springs, CO, offers treatments for warts. Read on to learn about treatment options for plantar warts.

Laser Treatment. There are various types of laser treatments for plantar warts. The laser device uses an intense beam of light to destroy the wart tissue. The skin remains intact - which means no bleeding and scarring. Local or general anesthesia may be used, depending on the number of warts to be removed or the size of the area to be treated.

Salicylic Acid. Your Colorado Springs, CO, podiatrist can treat your warts with salicylic acid. Salicylic acid helps cause the plantar wart to gradually peel off. This medication will generally remove plantar warts within several weeks if applied regularly at home, followed by occasional office visits.

Cantharidin. Your podiatrist may use cantharidin to treat your warts. Cantharidin is a chemical that removes warts by causing blistering underneath the skin. With this treatment, your doctor “paints” the chemical onto your foot warts. If the warts aren't gone after one treatment, your doctor may suggest another treatment.

Surgery. Your doctor may recommend surgery if your warts have not responded to non-surgical treatments. Your doctor cuts away your warts or destroys them by using an electric needle (electrodesiccation and curettage). The skin around the warts will be numbed with a local anesthetic before the procedure. Surgery for plantar warts is usually quick and effective.

Get rid of your plantar warts easily. Call Colorado Foot and Ankle at 719-475-8080 today to schedule an appointment in one of our offices in Colorado Springs, CO. Get back on track by receiving the best treatment available. You will experience exemplary service and state-of-the-art care at Colorado Foot and Ankle!