What Are Plantar Warts?

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Indexed  April 4, 2011

Small and fleshy.  Rigid and flat.  These are the characteristics of a plantar wart and they are seen on the bottoms of your feet.  Plantar warts are brown or gray lumps that are seen on the soles of your feet.  They are benign skin growths that stem from the HPV or human papillomavirus. This virus can enter your skin through tiny cuts.  They are commonly noted beneath the pressure points on the heels or balls of the soles of your feet.  They are no cause for worry, but they can cause discomfort at times. This particular type of virus is not as contagious as other warts, but can still be spread to others.  It can exhibit itself in moist and warm areas, such as the shower floor and any public area where ...   See the complete post here