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    What is the best way to get rid of a plantar wart?

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    Anthony Short

    Podiatrist (General)

    Anthony Short BAppSc(Pod) MPod hold both Bachelor and Master level degrees in podiatry, and works in private practice, hospital and educational positions within Brisbane. His … View Profile

    Plantar warts are caused by a vira infection, a subtype of the human papilloma virus (HPV). Like other types of warts, they can be difficult to treat, more so because the majority of the tissue of a plantar wart lies beneath the level of the skin.

    Podiatrists utilise a variety of options to treat plantar warts; from high strength topical acids, to liquid nitrogen (freezing), hyfrecation (burning) or currettage (excision). Generally all of these treatment options are about as successful as each other - though none is guaranteed to prevent a recurrence.

    Some warts may closely resemble a corn, so have a podiatrist assess you first, then they can advise on which treatment options suits you best.

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