Wart removal for feet in Geelong
Plantar warts can be painful, stubborn, and difficult to manage with home remedies. At Total Care Podiatry, we provide professional wart removal for feet using safe and effective techniques that deliver long-term results.
Our podiatry wart clinic in Geelong treats plantar warts in both children and adults, offering evidence-based solutions to restore comfort and confidence.
What are plantar warts?
Plantar warts are small skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They develop on the soles of the feet, often in weight-bearing areas, and can cause pain when walking or standing.
Symptoms include:
- A rough, grainy lesion on the sole or toes
- Tiny black spots (clotted blood vessels) within the wart
- Pain when pressure is applied, especially while walking
- Warts that spread or multiply across the foot
Because plantar warts can resemble corns, calluses, or other skin conditions, it’s important to have them properly diagnosed by a podiatrist.
Professional plantar wart treatment
Our podiatrists provide a range of plantar wart treatments, tailored to the severity and number of warts. Options may include:
- Debridement (removal of thickened skin around the wart)
- Application of topical treatments
- Cryotherapy (freezing therapy)
- Prescription-strength solutions not available over the counter
- Advice on hygiene and prevention to stop recurrence
We focus on treatment plans that balance effectiveness with comfort, especially for children or sensitive feet.
Why choose treatment at a podiatry wart clinic?
Unlike at-home treatments, our podiatry wart clinic provides precise, sterile, and safe care to avoid damaging healthy skin. We also help determine why the wart developed in the first place and provide advice to reduce future risk.
Don’t let painful warts slow you down. Book an appointment at our Geelong podiatry wart clinic for safe and effective wart removal for feet. You may also benefit from related care such as sesamoiditis management or explore treatment for Sever’s disease if foot pain is affecting your activity.
FAQs about plantar warts
Are plantar warts contagious?
Yes. They spread through direct contact or shared surfaces like showers and pools. Proper treatment helps reduce the risk of spreading.
How long does it take to get rid of a wart?
It depends on the size and depth. Some warts clear in weeks, while others require multiple treatments.
How can they be treated?
- Boost the immune system just as you do to fight cold and flu viruses (i.e. good diet and vitamin/mineral supplements may be advised).
- Chemical cautery (breakdown of the tissues with strong chemicals) to the warty lesions. Single warts usually require 6 to 8 treatments. Multiple warts may be more resistant and take longer to clear.
- Surgical removal – curettage.
- Cantharone Plus – The Podiatrists at Total Care Podiatry almost inclusively use this treatment. This treatment has been used by Dermatologists on children for many years. It is applied then washed off 4 hours later at home. A blister may occur 24-48 hours later. A review is scheduled for 3 weeks. This treatment often takes 4-6 treatments.
Can plantar warts come back?
Yes. Even after treatment, the virus can remain dormant. We provide prevention strategies to minimise recurrence.