- A viral growth
Caused by direct contact if skin is compromised (locker rooms, swimming pools, karate classes)- May be painful upon standing and with side-to-side compression
- Capillary buds may exist within the lesion, resulting in a “salt and pepper” appearance
- If on bottom or “plantar” surface of the foot, it is a “plantar” wart and may develop a callus on top of the wart, making it more difficult to remove
Treatment for Warts
Self-management should not be attempted
Many DPM treatment options are available
- Warts may sometimes resolve on their own
- Acids and blistering agents
- Drying agents (Formalin)
- Freezing (cryocautery)
- Electrocautery
- Surgical excision
Warts are traditionally difficult to eradicate; persistence is important
