Symptoms of the disease

• One or more small skin growthsrough, well-defined, usually appearing on the hands, toes, sole of the foot, face, elbows, knees or back;
• Small black dots in the outgrowth. These black dots are not the “roots” of the wart, but rather small blood vessels that have formed due to the rapid growth of the wart;
• Sometimes itching;
• Sometimes pain (especially with a plantar wart).

Note. Plantar warts can be confused with cors. However, the latter are free of black dots. Additionally, corns are usually located on areas of skin that experience pressure or friction. The doctor or dermatologist can make the correct diagnosis.

People at risk

• The children and and Adolescents, especially those who have a brother, a sister, classmates who have a wart.
• People whose skin tends to dry out and crack, as well as those who suffer from excessive sweating feet.
• People with weak immune system. This can in particular be caused by a disease (cancer, HIV infection, etc.) or by drugs (especially immunosuppressants). Also, in these people, warts are often more difficult to treat.

Risk factors

For plantar warts only: walking barefoot in public places (swimming pools, changing rooms, public showers, beaches, sports centers, etc.).