Plantar wart
Also called: foot wart and verruca plantaris
Hard, grainy growths that appear on the heels or balls of the feet.
- Spreads easily
- Usually self-treatable
- Usually self-diagnosable
- Lab tests or imaging rarely required
- Medium-term: resolves within months
Plantar warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV).
Very common: More than 10 million cases per year (India)
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Apollo Hospitals and others. Learn more
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