Our Vancouver Podiatrists Help Washington Patients Vanquish Plantar Warts With Comprehensive Care and Advanced Therapies
Plantar warts are more than a minor inconvenience. These rough, bumpy growths can significantly impact your quality of life, adding pain or discomfort to every step or making you too embarrassed to show your bare feet. Even worse, the viral infection that causes them can persist for years without professional treatment.
Fortunately, you don’t have to resign yourself to a life of foot warts and closed shoes. Clover Podiatry provides complete care for plantar warts. Led by Tek Fish, DPM, our Vancouver podiatrists offer effective solutions, including revolutionary Swift therapy, to help patients in southern Washington get rid of their plantar warts for good.
Discover how our experienced podiatry team can help restore your feet’s comfort, health, and appearance so you can get back to your favorite activities.
Understanding Plantar Warts and Their Impact on Daily Life
Plantar warts are a common result of the human papillomavirus (HPV) when it enters the body through tiny cuts or breaks in the skin on the bottoms of your feet. The resulting viral infection causes hard, grainy growths to form on your feet and toes. Warts that appear on weight-bearing areas—like the balls or heels—can grow inward and develop a hard, thickened exterior that can make walking, running, or even standing increasingly painful.
These uncomfortable and unsightly lesions can negatively affect your lifestyle and overall health as you eliminate activities you enjoy and avoid being on your feet for too long.
Recognizing the Importance of Professional Treatment
If your plantar warts don’t go away—or if they come back—despite trying various over-the-counter treatments and home remedies, you’re not alone. These solutions rarely provide lasting results. Here’s why seeking professional care for plantar warts is essential:
- Plantar warts are persistent. Without professional treatment to kill the virus that causes them, plantar warts can keep coming back for years. The HPV infection embeds deep within your skin, making surface treatments ineffective.
- Plantar warts can spread. Left untreated, plantar warts can multiply or spread to other areas of your feet. They’re also extremely contagious, easily infecting other people through direct skin-to-skin contact or shared surfaces.
- Plantar warts can be painful. Professional care addresses both the visible wart and the underlying viral infection, helping to eliminate the ongoing source of your discomfort.
Professional Plantar Wart Treatments With Lasting Results
Clover Podiatry’s experienced foot specialists offer a range of effective interventions for plantar wart patients, including Swift therapy. This innovative treatment harnesses the power of microwave energy to heal plantar warts and other skin lesions. During the procedure, our podiatrist uses a handheld device to deliver targeted microwave energy to the skin surrounding the wart, stimulating your body’s natural immune cycle and recovery process.
Swift treatment is:
- Safe. The FDA-cleared therapy is suitable for all patients, including children, pregnant women, and seniors.
- Non-invasive. Swift requires no incisions or anesthesia.
- Effective. The treatment boasts success rates higher than 80 percent.
- Convenient. Swift sessions typically take just 5 – 15 minutes, with most patients requiring just one treatment.
What to Expect During Your Treatment Journey
Your path to wart-free feet begins with a thorough evaluation at our Vancouver, Washington, podiatry office. Our foot care experts will examine your feet, assessing the location, size, and depth of your plantar warts to create a customized treatment plan. Discussing your history, including how long you’ve struggled with warts and what therapies you’ve tried, can help us determine the best approach. Then, we’ll guide you through your treatment options and answer any questions or concerns, ensuring you feel confident in your care plan.