Plantar warts are growths that develop on the heels or balls of your feet. They’re usually small, rough lumps. As with other warts, these stem from the HPV virus, but unlike other warts, these are known to be painful because of their location. Fortunately, you don’t have to grin and bear the pain when you can opt for help from Dr. LaWanda Bailey-Rayner of the Foot Care Specialists, serving Holly Springs, NC, and take a few pain-free steps at home.

Use Shoe Inserts or Plantar Wart Patches

Since the pressure from your weight from the wart running on your shoes is the source of the pain, try a shoe insert or patch specifically for warts. Either one will provide cushioning to ease pressure.

Choose the Right Footwear

Tight shoes may cause additional stress on the area, adding to your pain. Opt for shoes that fit you well, and don’t press too much on the wart.

Soak Your Feet

Soak your feet to relieve pain from all the pressure on the wart throughout the day.

Ensure the water is warm. This temperature increases circulation, so more nutrients and oxygen reach the area, promoting healing. The warmth also helps relieve any muscle tension and may even interfere with nerve pain signaling.

When to Contact a Podiatrist

Warts have the potential to go away on their own after your immune system fights off the infection. Most of the time, this will take several weeks. Sometimes, though, this process can take a year or more because it depends on how long your immune system takes to recognize and fight the infection. 

Therefore, if yours isn’t going away, or you don’t want to wait, contact your podiatrist in Holly Springs, NC, and the surrounding areas. We can fit you for tailored orthotics to provide adequate support and comfort.

Make the Call

Dr. Bailey-Rayner can assist if you have a wart that isn’t healing or is just a nuisance, so don’t hesitate to call us for an appointment at the Foot Care Specialists in Holly Springs, NC. We offer advice and treatments to combat the pain and discomfort caused by plantar warts. 

Contact our office at (919) 557-0300 to make an appointment.