How concerned should you be about spreading plantar warts to your family members?
Plantar warts (also known as verruca’s) are caused by a strand of HPV, the human papillomavirus. The virus infects the outer layer of skin, often through tiny cuts or the sweat pores.
Since HPV thrives in warm, damp environments, public showers, poolside areas, and locker rooms, these ‘high-foot traffic’ locations are common places to catch it.
The good news, direct, skin-to-skin contact is not an easy way to spread plantar warts. Nevertheless, precautions should always be taken.
You can help reduce the spread of plantar warts by following these tips:
• Don’t touch your warts (and wash your hands thoroughly whenever you do).
• Don’t share your nail clippers, footwear and sandals, or other items that touch your feet with anyone else.
• Sharing towels with others is not a good idea.
• Wear sandals around the pool and gym change rooms.
Getting your plantar warts treated is the best way to stop spreading them.
You can’t spread what you no longer have.
Let us know if this is something you have, or been struggling to get rid of, and we’ll be happy to help. Click here to find out how we can help you rid your plantar wart.
Plantar warts (also known as verruca’s) are caused by a strand of HPV, the human papillomavirus. The virus infects the outer layer of skin, often through tiny cuts or the sweat pores.
Since HPV thrives in warm, damp environments, public showers, poolside areas, and locker rooms, these ‘high-foot traffic’ locations are common places to catch it.
The good news, direct, skin-to-skin contact is not an easy way to spread plantar warts. Nevertheless, precautions should always be taken.
You can help reduce the spread of plantar warts by following these tips:
• Don’t touch your warts (and wash your hands thoroughly whenever you do).
• Don’t share your nail clippers, footwear and sandals, or other items that touch your feet with anyone else.
• Sharing towels with others is not a good idea.
• Wear sandals around the pool and gym change rooms.
Getting your plantar warts treated is the best way to stop spreading them.
You can’t spread what you no longer have.
Let us know if this is something you have, or been struggling to get rid of, and we’ll be happy to help. Click here to find out how we can help you rid your plantar wart.
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