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What causes foot itching around my plantar wart?

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Plantar wart: Walking on a wart can cause irritation and inflammation of the involved skin. This can cause tenderness and/or itching.

Dr Kass and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/11/2018

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Depends: If the wart is under treatment you may be forming a blister due to the medication and this may create itching.

Dr Kass agreed

Answered 8/11/2018

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