Warts are the result of a viral infection which penetrates
the skin, often through open cuts or other topical damage. Warts that appear on the sole of the foot are
called plantar warts. At the Orlando
Orthopaedic Center our board certified foot and ankle specialists offer
wart treatment plans for patients suffering from plantar warts and other types of
warts. If you or a loved one in need of
medical attention for warts, turn to the experts at the Orlando Orthopaedic
Center.
Wart Treatment
A trained medical professional can offer a wide variety of
wart treatment and prevention options.
Such wart treatment options include: freezing, acid
treatments, surgical removal, electrical treatments and more. Acid treatments include injections and
topical applications of Aldara and Bleomycin as well as other forms of
acid.
Because warts can spread and be painful it is important to
see a doctor at the first sign of a wart.
Your doctor can then help you to determine which wart removal option
will be most effective and begin your wart treatment immediately.
Wart Prevention
Because warts are a
virus and can be highly contagious it is a good idea to protect yourself from
the threat of warts. Here are a few
steps you can take to reduce the likelihood that you will contract warts:
- Always wear socks when passing through airport
security
- Watch for changes in your skin
- Always wear shoes in public places including
pools, locker rooms, ect.
- Check children’s feet on a regular basis
At the
Orlando Orthopaedic Center our foot and ankle specialists treat warts and other
infections of the feet. Whether you
recently noticed changes to your skin or you have an advanced case of warts;
our specialists are here to help you through every step of the treatment
process. If you are interested in
learning more about your treatment options, including wart removal, schedule a
consultation with one of our specialists today.