Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Separating Fact from Fiction about Plantar Warts

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center

August 24, 2023

Warts

Plantar warts are a common foot condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Unfortunately, misinformation and old wives' tales have circulated for years regarding the treatment and prevention of plantar warts. We will debunk some of these myths and provide accurate information to help you understand and address plantar warts effectively.

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center

September 26, 2022

Common Foot Conditions, Foot Care, Foot Pain, Warts

Why Your Foot Pain is not a Do-It-Yourself Project

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center

September 26, 2022

Common Foot Conditions, Foot Care, Foot Pain, Warts

Why Your Foot Pain is not a Do-It-Yourself Project

Many people try to DIY their foot problems away. Do-It-Yourself projects are fun and rewarding, but this is not the case when it comes to your feet. DIY patients often spend hundreds of dollars on the wrong shoes and over-the-counter treatment without resolving their foot pain.

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center

September 9, 2022

Common Foot Conditions, Warts

Should I have my Plantar Wart removed?

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center

September 9, 2022

Common Foot Conditions, Warts

Plantar warts are one of the most challenging infections to treat as a podiatrist. I often joke that warts are like unwanted house guests that leave when they want to leave.

Guest User

January 27, 2021

Common Foot Conditions, Foot Care

Is it a Callus or a Plantar Wart on the Bottom of my Foot?

Guest User

January 27, 2021

Common Foot Conditions, Foot Care

Calluses can often be confused with plantar warts. Both lesions are benign, on the bottom of the foot and occasionally painful. So how do we tell difference?