Plantar warts - Clínica Navarro Podología

What are they and how are they treated?

Plantar warts, also known as papillomas, are one of the most common reasons for podiatry consultations. They are viral infections caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), transmitted through direct contact when the foot comes into contact with the virus via cuts, wounds, or damaged skin.

These are often confused with other skin conditions such as calluses or corns, although warts are not caused by rubbing or friction like the former, but rather by a viral infection.

They are usually painful when lateral pressure or pinching is applied, unlike corns or calluses, which hurt under direct pressure. Their appearance is similar to a cauliflower, with small black dots that may bleed slightly when the lesion is pared down.

Treatments

At Clínica Navarro Podología, we carry out an accurate assessment to confirm the diagnosis and determine the most suitable treatment depending on the type and depth of the wart. The main treatments we offer include:

Chemical treatment: this is the most common treatment and involves the controlled application of specific products (such as salicylic, nitric, or lactic acid) to burn away the wart until it is completely removed. This treatment usually requires several sessions.
Physical treatment: using laser or cryotherapy, the wart is destroyed by creating a blister that, over time, causes the lesion to detach.
Surgical treatment: in resistant or recurrent cases, complete surgical removal of the lesion is performed under local anesthesia, ensuring total elimination of the virus in the affected area.

Benefits

Definitive removal of the plantar wart.
Relief from pain and discomfort while walking.
Prevention of virus spread and new lesions.
Fast and safe recovery of the affected tissue.

Our goal

At Clínica Navarro Podología, our goal is to provide effective, painless, and personalized treatment for the elimination of plantar warts.

We aim to restore foot health and comfort, preventing contagion and recurrences through modern, safe, and patient-tailored techniques.