Plantar Warts (HPV Infection of the Foot)

Advanced Wart Treatment at Edge Podiatry

At Edge Podiatry, we specialize in diagnosing and treating painful and persistent plantar warts. While often mistaken for calluses or corns, plantar warts are caused by a viral infection that can spread and worsen without proper treatment.

We offer advanced in-office treatment options, including REMY Class IV Laser Therapy, designed to effectively target stubborn warts, reduce recurrence risk, and help restore comfortable, pain-free walking.

What Are Plantar Warts?

A plantar wart is a skin growth caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). It typically develops on the bottom of the foot where pressure forces the wart to grow inward beneath thickened skin.

Plantar warts may appear as:

• Thickened, rough areas of skin

• Painful “stone-like” lesions on the foot

• Small growths that increase in size over time

Warts are contagious and can spread through direct contact or contaminated surfaces such as showers, locker rooms, and pool areas.

Types of Plantar Warts

Solitary Warts

• A single wart that may gradually enlarge

• Can develop additional “satellite” warts if untreated

Mosaic Warts

• Clustered groups of multiple warts

• Often more resistant to standard treatments

• May require advanced therapy for full resolution

Symptoms of Plantar Warts

Common symptoms include:

• Pain when walking or standing

• Feeling like there is a pebble in the shoe

• Thickened skin that resembles a callus

• Tiny black “pinpoint” dots (clotted blood vessels)

• Increasing size or spread of lesions

Because plantar warts grow inward due to pressure, they often become progressively more painful without treatment.

Treatment Options for Plantar Warts

At our office, we offer a range of treatment options based on severity and response:

Conservative Treatments

• Salicylic acid therapy

• Padding and pressure offloading

• Prescription topical medications

• Cryotherapy (freezing treatment)

• In-office chemical treatments

Advanced In-Office Treatments

For stubborn or painful warts, we may recommend:

• Minimally invasive wart removal procedures

• Injection-based therapies in select cases

• Surgical excision for resistant lesions

REMY Class IV Laser Wart Treatment

At Edge Podiatry, we also offer REMY Class IV Laser Therapy as an advanced option for difficult-to-treat plantar warts.

This high-energy laser technology works by delivering targeted light energy deep into the affected tissue to:

• Help disrupt viral-infected tissue

• Stimulate localized immune response

• Improve circulation to promote healing

• Reduce pain and inflammation around the wart

• Support faster resolution when combined with other treatments

Laser therapy is:

• Non-invasive

• Quick in-office procedure

• No downtime required

• Well tolerated by most patients

Many patients choose laser therapy when they want a non-surgical option or when traditional treatments have failed.

Why Professional Treatment Is Important

Plantar warts are highly resistant and often worsen over time if untreated. Delaying treatment can lead to:

• Spread to surrounding areas

• Increased pain with walking

• Chronic, recurring lesions

• Difficulty distinguishing from corns or calluses

Early evaluation leads to faster and more effective outcomes.

Schedule an Appointment

If you are experiencing persistent foot pain, suspected plantar warts, or lesions that are not improving with over-the-counter treatments, contact Edge Podiatry today.

We provide expert diagnosis and advanced treatment options—including REMY Class IV Laser Therapy—to help you eliminate warts and return to pain-free living.