Understanding Plantar Warts (Verruca Pedis)

What is a Plantar Wart?

• A painful, thickened lesion caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
• Medically known as verruca pedis
• Can significantly impact quality of life
• Often appears on the sole of the foot

How Are They Contracted?

• Direct contact with HPV virus
• Enters through damaged outer skin layer
• Can mimic calluses or corns due to pressure
• Professional diagnosis recommended

Treatment Options

Natural Resolution

• Can self-resolve in a few months to 2 years
• May not require treatment if painless

Medical Interventions

• Topical acid applications
• Cryotherapy treatment
• Laser removal
• Surgical removal/curettage

Prevention Tips

• Avoid scratching or picking at warts
• Cover warts with medical tape
• Don't share items touching affected areas
• Use corn pads for pressure relief

Surgical Treatment

• Recommended for:

• Persistent warts

• Long-term cases

• Treatment-resistant warts

• Extremely painful cases

• Need for quick removal

Surgical Process

• Performed in clinic operating room
• Local anaesthetic administration
• Sterile wart removal
• Chemical application to prevent recurrence