What is a plantar wart?
Plantar warts are benign skin lesions caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They appear on the sole of the foot—often the heel or forefoot—where pressure is highest. They can be painful and contagious.
How to recognize a plantar wart?
- Small, rough lesion on the sole
- Black dots inside (clotted blood vessels)
- Thickened skin around the lesion
- Sometimes appear in clusters (mosaic warts)
How are plantar warts contracted?
The virus enters through small cuts or cracks in the skin, especially in humid environments like:
- Public showers and pools
- Salles de sport
- Gyms and locker rooms
At-risk groups: Children, teens, athletes, and those with weakened immune systems.
Are plantar warts contagious?
Yes. They can spread:
- From one foot to the other
- To others via indirect contact (floors, towels, shoes)
Treatment at PodiSanté
We use safe, effective, and personalized methods to treat plantar warts based on age, severity, and skin type:
– Topical treatments
Professional-grade keratolytics, stronger than drugstore products.
– Debridement
Removal of thick skin layers to enhance treatment results.
– Laser therapy
Targets infected tissue and stimulates immune response.
– Prevention advice
How to avoid spread or recurrence.
