Plantar Wart Treatment in Ottawa
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What are plantar warts?
Plantar warts are small, noncancerous growths that appear on the soles of the feet. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can be painful when walking or standing.
On healthy individuals, plantar warts can resolve on their own given enough time, but if you experience intense pain from the warts, it may impact your daily life.
People with diabetes or a weakened immune system may experience stubborn warts and are at an increased risk of spreading the infection.
What to look for?
Plantar warts may exhibit the following symptoms:
- Small, rough and raised growths on the soles of the feet
- Pain or tenderness when walking or standing
- Callused or hardened skin over the wart
- Black pinpoints in the centre of the wart (tiny, clotted blood vessels)
- Pain or discomfort when squeezing the sides of the wart
Treatment
At Footopia, we use a non-invasive treatment with the use of silver nitrate to treat warts.
Silver and most silver compounds are powerful biocides, widely used in medicine to combat and prevent many types of infections.
To treat plantar warts, the wart and callus around it will be thoroughly debrided by the nurse. Upon reaching the base of the wart, the nurse will carry out controlled bleeding in the area then cauterize it with silver nitrate. While patients may experience some pain or discomfort during the procedure, it is important to reach the base of the wart for an effective treatment.