How your podiatrists in Williamsburg, VA, can help your feet
Plantar warts can be unsightly and embarrassing. The good news is, your podiatrist can help you get rid of plantar warts and get back to .jpg)
having beautiful feet. Drs. Sara M. Bouraee and Mahmoud A. Salem at Hampton Roads Foot and Ankle Specialists can treat plantar warts and other foot, toe, and ankle issues. They have two convenient office locations in Williamsburg, and Hampton, VA.
Plantar warts are caused by exposure to a virus. They usually show up as a cluster of hard, rough bumps on your foot and can appear on your toes, heels, soles, or forefeet. According to the Mayo Clinic, plantar warts can:
- Look like a callus
- Have small, black dots (clotted blood vessels)
- Result in open sores if they occur in the ridges and lines in your feet
- Cause problems standing or walking because they can cause pain
Warts are more common among children and teenagers, but they can affect everyone. You are at greater risk of getting warts if your immune system is compromised, or you go barefoot in public pool areas, gyms, locker rooms, and showers.
You can try over-the-counter wart removing solutions, but these may not help. The best treatment to get rid of plantar warts comes from your podiatrist. At Hampton Roads Foot and Ankle Specialists, they offer several effective treatments for plantar warts. They may recommend:
- Topical salicylic acid to peel away layers of the wart
- Liquid nitrogen to freeze the wart
- Laser treatment to eliminate the wart
Don’t suffer with plantar warts! You can get relief from your podiatrist, the expert on foot care, including wart removal. To find out more about how to get rid of warts and clear up your feet, call Drs. Sara M. Bouraee and Mahmoud A. Salem at Hampton Roads Foot and Ankle Specialists, with offices in Williamsburg, and Hampton, VA. Call today and clear up your feet!