Plantar Warts - Foot warts - Verrucae Plantaris

Warts are caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). Plantar warts grow on the sole of the feet and grow into your the skin. Plantar warts get can be transmitted by direct contact or through indirect contact, such as floors, socks, shoes, towels, and sports equipment. The exposed or broken skin allows the entry of virus into the skin. Most warts disappear by cellular and humoral immune responses and are generally asymptomatic. However, certain populations manifest plantar warts at higher rates, compared to general population, exposing them to wart induced pain.