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Podiatrists, Foot & Ankle Surgeons in Boca Raton & Boynton Beach, FL
Wart Treatment
Proper care of pesky plantar warts requires your Podiatrist expertise. Skip the home remedies for wart removal.
Foot Warts (Plantar Warts) are a common foot condition that our practice, Family Foot Center, treats. Warts are growths on your skin caused by a virus.
SYMPTOMS: You may notice little black dots in the wart. People sometimes think these dots are splinters. They are actually the blood vessels that nourish the wart. Plantar warts (foot warts) can show up on the soles of your feet. Plantar warts may be very painful.
CAUSES: you can get viral warts anywhere you walk barefoot, such as the local pool, karate studio, dance studio, locker room or even from a pedicure salon.
TREATMENTS: There are several removal therapy options for plantar warts, the type of treatment received depends upon the patient's needs.
Plantar warts can spread. Contact our trusted podiatrists at Family Foot Center to have them removed before they multiply.
Athlete's Foot & Foot Fungus
Athlete's foot is caused by a fungal infection affecting the web of skin between the toes and the soles of the foot. People pick up these fungal infections when walking barefoot on contaminated floors and object. Since Athlete's Foot is very contagious, it can even be passed from person to person.
SYMPTOMS: Symptoms typically include itching, burning, pain and scaling.
TREATMENT: Although Athlete's foot can be treated with anti-fungal medications, you should always try to keep your feet dry, wear cotton socks and "breathable shoes".
Treatment by our podiatry team will help you feel better in no time. If you think you have foot fungus or Athlete’s foot then get in touch with Family Foot Center.