Plantar warts, sometimes called seed warts, are painful warts that often show up on the soles or bottom of the foot. They are noncancerous in nature and affect the top layer of the skin. Sometimes, people mistakenly call calluses or corns plantar warts, though they are not at all the same ailment. The following is more…

Plantar warts are warts that are only found on the feet, hence the term “plantar”, which means “relating to the foot.” They are caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV, and occur when this virus gets into open wounds on the feet. The warts themselves are hard bumps on the foot. They are easily recognizable,…

When the human papillomavirus enters through cuts in skin on the bottom of the foot, it can cause plantar warts. The wart may cause the skin to become thick and deformed, resulting in pain; this may make it difficult to walk. The virus is commonly acquired in warm and moist places, including shower floors and…