Are you unsure if you have a plantar wart? If you’re looking for reliable information on this and other topics, Drs. Chirag Patel, and Scott Hudzinski at New Horizons Foot and Ankle Associates in Louisville, KY can help you understand.

What is a Plantar Wart?

Also known as Verruca Plantaris, plantar warts are skin growths caused by a virus. They can be anywhere on the foot but are generally found on the underneath side of the foot. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons state that they are more likely to occur in children and in the elderly. They can be solitary or mosaic (a cluster of warts in a small area).

What Causes Plantar Warts?

These type of warts are from the HPV, or human papilloma virus. Symptoms of these can be pain while walking or standing, tiny black dots on the skin surface, or thickened skin that looks like a callus. 

How are These Warts Diagnosed?

Examination of the foot and ankle is all that is needed to diagnose a plantar wart. We will look over the foot to check for the signs and symptoms listed above and to check for other problems. If there is a singular wart it is easier to treat and dismiss than if there are several plantar warts. Some healing times can be longer depending on the stage of growth and the type of treatment that was given. 

What are the Treatment Options for Plantar Warts in Louisville, KY?

There are several different ways to take care of plantar warts, such as freezing them off, acid treatments, surgical options, laser therapy, oral treatments, and topical medication. Any of these are at your disposal and you can see which one is best for your current situation.  You’ll need to completely finish the required treatment plan to make sure that the wart has completely healed. A follow-up visit will need to take place to ensure that you do not need further treatment.

New Horizons Foot and Ankle Associates is the ONLY medical practice in the state of Kentucky to offer the latest state-of-the-art Swift Microwave Therapy Laser Treatment for plantar warts! Swift treatment, although not covered by insurance, has been proven to be over 87% effective in ELIMINATING plantar warts once and for all. It is the treatment of choice among some of the best Podiatrists and Dermatologists in the country, as it involves no bleeding, no downtime, no dressing changes. Treatment is 5 minutes in length 4-5 times with virtually no pain! Dr. Patel is one of two physicians in the State of Kentucky recognized by the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and is the only certified Swift provider in the state. Call today for your free consultation and to learn more about how you can eliminate persistent, pesky, and painful plantar warts once and for all!

If you should not respond to these types of remedies, then you may need to have a more intensive evaluation to check for underlying causes. A biopsy may be needed. A foot and ankle doctor should always be seen for these types of problems, as at-home treatment options are unproven and could cause problems with the healing process.

If you have more questions about plantar warts or looking for a reputable foot doctor in Louisville. KY call Drs. Chirag Patel, and Scott Hudzinski at New Horizons Foot and Ankle Associates. Call (502) 808-3668 today.