CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS

WART DID YOU SAY?

Wart did you say?

Warts can be found on almost any surface of the body, but are prevalent on the soles of the feet, where they tend to thrive in the warm and moist environment. These are referred to as plantar warts. Having a wart in that location can prove to be very uncomfortable since walking puts directpressure on the wart. Warts evolve slowly and can be passed directly from an infected person or indirectly from a surface that the infected person has touched, such as a shower fl oor. Warts are skin infections caused by viruses. Small cuts or scratches offer an opportunity for warts to invade the area. Wearing waterproof sandals in public venues, such as pools, can help prevent warts.

HINT: Picking at a wart can spread warts to other locations on the body.

We urge you to contact us if you detect warts on your feet. Since any diffi culties with your feet can adversely aff ect your comfortand lifestyle, we invite you to call us at 207-774-0028 for an appointment to maximize your health and well-being. We can promise you comprehensivefoot care geared to your personal needs at 15 Sewall St., Portland, Maine. We provide personalized, friendly, caring and complete foot and ankle care. Specializing in custom-molded orthotics to treat foot and ankle pain