It is also important that you don’t share personal items such as towels, socks, and shoes. The virus has the ability to spread through these items, and you might end up transferring the virus from one person to another unknowingly. Finally, if you do happen to spot a wart, you should avoid picking or scratching it. This will not only spread the virus to other parts of your skin, causing more warts to appear, but also goes against the prevention of foot infections. By following these tips, you’re going a long way in keeping your feet healthy.
Health experts, including the NHS, emphasize that despite both plantar warts and calluses have the appearance of hardened skin, they are two separate conditions. While calluses are simply just a physical response to pressure, plantar warts are viral growths.
Since one is a mechanical issue and the other one is an infection, plantar warts need medical or professional intervention, while calluses don’t require any special treatment.
Conclusion
While calluses and plantar wart may sound like “twin” siblings at first, there are many differences between the two. One is the body’s own protection against friction, while the other is a viral infection that’s not going away anytime soon and can even spread and cause pain. Knowing the difference between the two will allow you to give your feet the treatment it truly needs.
If you find a patch on your feet that’s not responding to basic filing and creams, and hurts when pinched or has small black spots on it, it’s not a bad idea to consult a healthcare professional quickly. The sooner you do, the smoother the road to healthy and pain-free feet will be.
*Medical Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have concerns about a skin condition or foot pain, consult a qualified healthcare professional.
