Plantar warts result from human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus can penetrate cuts or tears on the soles of the feet. Up to 33% of children have warts, but they are less common in adults.

What causes a foot wart? Warts are caused by various types of human papillomavirus ... The HPV virus stimulates your body to produce extra keratin, a hard protein, on the top layer of your skin.

There are many types of warts, but flat warts tend to appear on the top of your feet. These skin-colored warts are small, flat, and smooth compared to other warts and usually form in groups.

Most people won't be seriously harmed by their plantar wart, but these little foot bumps may be embarrassing, painful, and frustrating. Although an estimated 70% of plantar warts resolve on their ...

NewsCenter 5 spoke with Dr. Abigail Waldman, a dermatologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, asking her about how plantar warts appear on the skin and how they can be treated.

While rare, warts can occur on your toddler's feet. Warts on the foot are called plantar warts and are generally harmless. We explore treatment and more.

Plantar warts typically develop on the soles of the feet and palms and can become painful due to pressure,” she says, adding that flat warts, which are often smoother in appearance, are often ...

Seed warts can form on the bottom of your feet. For this reason, some seed warts flatten over time due to walking, standing, or running. These warts can also develop on the base of your toes or on ...

You know your heart needs lots of TLC. Your feet do, too. After all, they are the workhorses of your body, taking about 5,000 steps a day. That’s 2.5 miles! Not to mention that your feet have to ...

NewsCenter 5 spoke with Dr. Abigail Waldman, a dermatologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, asking her about how plantar warts appear on the skin and how they can be treated.