If you’ve recently spent time at a public pool (indoor or out) or taken showers at the gym, you may be at risk of developing a plantar wart. Plantar warts are caused by an infection that enters the ...

Warts are a prime example of a skin condition that’s stubborn, bothersome and a possible source of embarrassment for some. We’re told by board-certified dermatologist and skin care founder Dr. Blair ...

Dear Doctor K: I have warts on the bottoms of my feet. How can I get rid of them? Dear Reader: The warts on the soles of your feet are called plantar warts. They are essentially the same as other ...

If you’re afraid of toads because you’ve heard that touching them causes skin warts, you can relax around the little creatures. Warts are simply an overgrowth of skin cells caused by infection with ...

Warts are skin growths that can occur on various parts of your body. They’re caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). While over 100 types of HPV have been identified, only certain types of HPV lead to ...

Despite the current tween and teen obsession with pricey skin care products, most healthy kids don’t need to regularly see a dermatologist. But what if a wart — a rough but benign skin growth caused ...

Q: I’ve been plagued with plantar warts for most of my adult life. I got rid of the most recent one by treating it persistently with salicylic acid. Now I want to prevent re-infection. This is a virus ...

The disability that can be caused by plantar warts is most evident to the medical officer caring for the foot soldier. Unlike warts elsewhere, plantar warts, because of their deep location in the ...

People are starting to trade in the flip flops for shoes, and that really can mean an increase in injuries and foot conditions. Dr. John Thomas with Thomas Podiatry and Associates joins us to talk ...