What causes plantar warts and are they curable?
A- The Human Papilloma Virus is the cause of the plantar warts, also called Verruca Plantaris. It is relatively common in athletes, because of their greater use of public showers. The virus likes to live in warm, moist environments and infects directly through breaks in the skin. Treatment of plantar warts may include routine trimming and placement of a chemically treated dressing, such as 40% salicylic acid, cryotherapy or surgical excision.
