Question 1

do plantar warts hurt?

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Yes: Yes due to the fact the wart will attract new blood vessels and nerves to the infected skin.

Question 2

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 3

how do plantar warts spread?

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By contact : Plantar warts are a virus which can be spread by direct contact to ski surfaces.   They also spread thru the skin to create multiple warts.

Question 4

how do you cure plantar warts?

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Aspirin: Wet  an Aspirin  and apply nightly with tape. Another safe treatment is 5flouracil cream.

Question 5

how can i treat plantar warts?

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Topical: Aldara (imiquimod) cream works for many patients. If this fails, laser vaporization can be very effective. See a podiatrist for an evaluation.

Question 6

how do i remove plantar warts?

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You can't: Let dermatologists or podiatrists do it.

Question 7

what can be done for plantar warts?

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Many things...: You can use the liquid nitrogen, liquid nitrous oxide (this is what i like to use), topical acids, dermal scraping.  You can also try oral cimetadine (400 mg three times a day for 12-16 weeks).  This is very safe and had the side effect of getting rid of warts for many people of adult size and weight (japma november 1, 1995 vol. 85 no. 11 717-718 ). Laser treatments, excisional surgery, etc., etc.

Question 8

plantar warts is it easily removed?

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Several treatments.: 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 9

what are the signs of plantar warts?

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Several: Pain on direct pressure and side to side pressure of the growth.Seeing small black heads in the center ofthe growth.

Question 10

what are causes for a plantar warts?

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Virus: Warts are caused by a virus.  The term plantar means the bottom of the foot.

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