Those Rough Spots on Your Feet Might Be Plantar Warts\u2026 Here\u2019s What You Can Try at Home to Help Treat Them<\/p>\n
Not every rough or hard spot on the foot is just a callus. Plantar warts can develop on the soles of the feet and may sometimes look like thickened, hardened skin.<\/p>\n
Common signs can include:<\/p>\n
* A rough, grainy spot on the sole of the foot
\n* Tiny black dots within the lesion
\n* Pain or tenderness when walking or standing
\n* A growth that interrupts the normal lines of the skin<\/p>\n
What You Can Try at Home<\/p>\n
For adults and older children, over-the-counter salicylic acid treatments are commonly used for plantar warts. Follow the product instructions carefully, and avoid applying it to healthy surrounding skin.<\/p>\n
Soaking the foot in warm water and gently filing away softened dead skin with a dedicated emery board or pumice stone can also help the treatment work more effectively. Do not share the file or pumice stone with anyone else.<\/p>\n
Avoid cutting, picking, or burning the wart yourself, as this can cause injury or spread the virus to other areas.<\/p>\n
If the spot is painful, keeps growing, bleeds, changes appearance, or you are unsure whether it is actually a wart, it is best to have it checked by a healthcare professional. People with diabetes, poor circulation, or reduced sensation in their feet should seek medical advice before attempting treatment at home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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