Some plantar warts will go away naturally. Others may require at-home or medical treatments, such as applying salicylic acid to “burn” off the wart, or liquid nitrogen to “freeze” off the wart.

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.

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, ...

Plantar warts are small growths that appear mainly on your heels or other weight-bearing areas of your feet. The pressure on the warts can cause them to grow inward, creating a clump of hard, thick ...

Many individuals wish for skin as soft and smooth as a baby’s. What about when bumps and other skin conditions appear on your child though? If your toddler recently developed some growths on their ...

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 ...