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 ...

These common growths are stubborn, but doctors say there are several options to try. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Erica Sweeney Q: I get warts on the bottom of my feet.

Plantar warts are hard, roundish growths that are tender to the touch and usually occur on the bottom of the feet. With your foot under a bright light, look for brownish black specs, which are ...

Dealing with a wart? Those unsightly tiny flesh-colored or pink bumps are generally harmless, says Dr. Nava Greenfield, a board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City.

Your doctor may try applying topical solutions such as salicylic acid to eliminate the plantar warts. Such treatment may take several weeks to be effective. Burning, freezing with liquid nitrogen, ...

Warts can go away on their own, but it can take years. Over-the-counter and home remedies can make the wart fall off or remove it in layers over time. What are warts? Those hard, bumpy, rough growths ...

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 ...

Warts are an unwanted growth of skin due to a virus known as human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in the system. These are contagious. These viruses sneak into our system through unhygienic public ...

A plantar callus can form on the bottom your foot because of frequent friction and pressure. Soaking your foot in warm water and applying moisturizer or inserting shoe pads can help, but you may want ...