Question 1

i have a planters wart, i've used salysic acid, didn't work what do i do?

Accepted Answer

More aggresive: There are many weapons against warts. When one doesn't work, try another. Cryotherapy (freezing) can be a very effective method. See your primary doctor to discuss all the options then try them until you find the right one for your wart.

Question 2

i've had a planters wart on my foot for 20 years. is this dangerous?

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Planters wart: No. But they usually are gone after about five years so perhaps get examined to be sure what it is

Question 3

how do i know if a lump on my foot is a planters wart or a corn?

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You visit: The podiatrist or dermatologist and they tell you. Warts have pinpoint bleeding upon debridement.

Question 4

what is the fastest way to get rid of a planters wart?

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Destroy it: A dermatologist or some primary care doctors can destroy a plantar wart by freezing it, by cutting off the top of it and freezing the base of it, or by using an electric needle to zap it to death... or even doing surgery on it if it is huge and deep. So, it all depends on how big it is, which part of the foot it's on, what the patient wants to do, and what equipment the doctor has in the office.

Question 5

is it common to bleed a lot after planters wart surgery?

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Sometimes: It is not unusual since warts are very vascular.

Question 6

are plantar warts dangerous?

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Viral: The warts are a viral infection. They can become painful which may limit activities if they are on weight bearing areas. You should have it biopsied make sure it is a viral infection only. There are multiples ways to remove them. See you local podiatrist.

Question 7

can water suffocate plantar warts?

Accepted Answer

Nope!: You can try over the counter wart removers, but be careful: i've seen them do more harm than good. Other options your doctor might offer include cryotherapy (freezing the wart), electrocautery (burning the wart), laser treatment, or several different topical chemical treatments. If the treatment is typically uncomfortable, your doctor can numb the area before proceeding.

Question 8

how do doctors remove plantar warts?

Accepted Answer

Multiple methods: Three common ways that plantar warts are removed are freezing them, application of chemicals and surgical removal.

Question 9

do people ever get plantar warts from someones sandal?

Accepted Answer

Possible: The wart virus is common to the skin area.  When you get a break in the skin the virus can penetrated into the epidermal layers and develop into a painful verruca-wart.

Question 10

please answer! could you use a dust can on plantar warts?

Accepted Answer

More info: Dust can ? Be more specific please. Plantar warts are a viral infection of the skin that usually responses to acid treatment , shaving, freezing. Some cases require imore invasive treatment.

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