Top 4 methods used by podiatrists to remove plantar warts:
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Cryotherapy: As much as cryotherapy is used by athletes for benefits such as muscle recovery, it is widely used in removing plantar warts. The process involves application of liquid nitrogen to the wart to freeze it off. This might sound painful but the area is usually numbed before starting the procedure.
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Prescription medication: Salicylic acid is often prescribed by podiatrists for plantar wart removal. It is known to be very effective if the right concentration is prescribed. Over the counter usually are not as effective because of low concentration. So it is much better to consult your doctor and get the right concentration of salicylic acid to remove the wart.
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Laser treatment: It is used to destroy the blood vessels that exist in the wart. Its more like the wart gets no nutrition and hence it doesn't survive when no blood flow is there. The major drawback of this procedure is that it may require several visits to the doctor for the complete treatment.
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Minor surgery: This procedure is not used as often as others because of the risk of scarring. It is only used when other procedures have not worked for you (which is highly unlikely). But if your plantar wart is causing severe discomfort and pain for you to even walk normally, then this method is still worth it because the benefits outweigh the risks.
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