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Is it possible to get plantar warts from walking barefoot in an unclean environment?

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Yes: Plantar warts are a virus that is picked up in dirty areas. You are most prone to these when your foot is warm, moist and sweaty. See your podiatrist for treatment of this condition.

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Answered 11/14/2012

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Yes : The virus can be picked up by exposure in an environment that is moist such as showers or pools.

Answered 11/14/2012

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I have had a plantar wart on the sole of both my feet for a month and it hurts to walk on and especially when playing sports. What should I do?

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Ive been using Lennons Turlington on a plantar wart on my foot. I accidentally spilt some on the healthy skin surrounding the wart, skin is painful with a burning sensation, Im finding it hard to even walk on the foot. What can I use on skin pls?

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