Plantar warts are a condition caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection of the skin on the soles of the feet.
The human papillomavirus can invade human skin and mucous membranes, and warts are the most common manifestation of this viral infection. There are several subtypes of HPV, some of which tend to infect specific areas of the body, and HPV-1 often infects the soles of the feet and causes plantar warts. The disease can be asymptomatic, with varying degrees of pain on pressure, and rarely spontaneous.
The virus can be contracted through direct or indirect skin contact. Risk factors include skin trauma, pressure, friction, sweating, and maceration. Normal-looking skin may also have latent HPV infection.
Freezing is the main treatment for plantar warts. In addition, you can also choose laser, electrocautery, application of drugs and other methods of treatment.
In addition, it is important to pay attention to personal hygiene to avoid contact with the infection. If you find an abnormality, you should seek medical treatment in a timely manner.