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.

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.

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.

Plantar warts are warts that develop on plantar surfaces -- that is, the soles (or bottom) of the feet. Normal standing and walking tends to force them into the skin, and the pressure causes pain ...

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 ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader whose skin tags disappeared after they cut sweets out of their diet.