Warts
A Wart is an infection caused by a virus, which can invade your skin through small cuts or breaks. Over time, the wart develops into a hard, rough growth on the surface of the skin.  A wart will most commonly be found on the bottom of the foot, but can also appear on top.  Children, teens and people with allergies or weakened immune systems are more vulnerable to the wart virus.    

Symptoms:
Warts may appear spongy, with tiny red, brown or black spots.  They can grow up to an inch or more across, occurring alone (solitary) or with smaller warts clustered nearby (mosaic).  Warts are sometimes mistaken for corns or calluses.  They can persist for years and reoccur in the same spot.  If left untreated, warts can spread to other parts of the foot or even to the hands or other areas of the body.  

 

SELF TREATMENT

if you decide to treat the wart yourself, be mindful of the fact that what you have may not be a wart.

if it is a child that has the wart, do not treat it yourself. See a Podiatrist immediately

if you are an adult treat with an over-the-counter treatment that contains a weak acid of between 5-10% concentration. If the wart has not cleared within 2-3 weeks, see a Podiatrist immediately

PODIATRIC TREATMENT

the Podiatrist will accurately diagnose the wart & explain the treatments available.

the Podiatrist will often treat the wart differently depending upon the age of the person. If a child has a wart, they may use weaker acids for example or in smaller amounts to prevent/reduce any discomfort experienced.

treatment of warts is generally not painful. The process of treating the wart can take upto 6-8 weeks & often involves weekly visits to guarantee successful removal.

stubborn warts can also be surgically removed. While this is more painful & requires a certain amount of time recuperating, it is an alternative option.

 

 

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Footmed  can skillfully diagnose & treat warts. Whether it be a young child, an elderly person, or any age in-between, if you have trouble with warts, we can treat them. 

 

Private health insurance generally covers a percentage of the cost of Podiatric consultations. Podiatric consultations are also covered under Workcover, 3rd Party Insurance & Veterans Affairs.  

 

[THIS INFORMATION IS OF A GENERAL NATURE & SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS A DIAGNOSIS. SEEK ADVICE FROM A PODIATRIST FOR SPECIFIC ADVICE]