How a Podiatrist Can Help Treat Your Warts

Warts are one of the most common conditions treated by a podiatrist. There are different types of warts, but the type of warts treated by a podiatrist are known as plantar warts and develop exclusively on the feet. Dr. Kyle Sundblad and Dr. Sadegh Arab at Advanced Foot, Ankle, & Wound Care in Sterling, MI, provide a wide range of podiatry services, including plantar wart treatment. They have two convenient locations in Sterling, MI, to help you and your feet.

What You Need to Know about Plantar Warts

Plantar warts can form between your toes, on the soles of your feet, your heels, and on the tops of your feet. They are caused by exposure to a virus, known as the papillomavirus. When they develop, they look like rough, hard bumps.

Exposure to this virus can happen by going barefoot in public areas like swimming pools, gyms, or locker rooms. You can do a lot to prevent warts by always wearing footwear and not going barefoot. Plantar warts are more common in children and teenagers, partly because their immune systems are often not as robust as those of an adult.

If you have warts, you can try over-the-counter wart products, but a much more effective, quicker option is to visit your podiatrist. There are several treatment options your podiatrist may recommend, including:

• Using topical salicylic acid to peel the wart away
• Using liquid nitrogen to freeze the wart so it dries up and falls off
• Using laser treatment to kill the underlying virus so the wart dies

Warts can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, making it difficult to expose your beautiful feet. You don’t have to suffer from warts when relief is just a phone call away.

Call Your Podiatrist Today

To learn more about how your podiatrist can treat your warts, talk with the experts. Call Dr. Kyle Sundblad and Dr. Sadegh Arab at Advanced Foot, Ankle, & Wound Care in Sterling, MI. You can reach them by calling (586) 731-7873, so call today.