January 24, 2009
How do I prevent plantar warts from spreading?
Mark asked:
I have about 3 plantar warts on my foot. Recently, more have been appearing. How do I prevent that?
Whitney
I have about 3 plantar warts on my foot. Recently, more have been appearing. How do I prevent that?
Whitney
Filed under Skin Conditions by Rae and Mark
Comments on How do I prevent plantar warts from spreading?
They are a virus and will spread on your foot, to your other foot, and to other people. You need to make sure you wear socks, slippers, or shoes to cut down on the spread. You have to get rid of the ones that you have with over the counter products if they are small enough or a trip to the podiatrist if they over the counter products don't work. Use the medicine (chemical or freeze type) and cover the warts with a bandage.
Start in the bathroom, keep the tub sterile, use a bleach solution or one of those antiviral/anti bacterial sprays.
Soak a flat cotton pad in some Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar (the only kind you can use for this) and the put it on the wart for as long as you can stand it. Do this every other day until its gone or looks dead, for at least 20 minutes and you will notice it turning black and falling off.