Plantar warts are caused by HPV (human papillomavirus), which results in small growth in the weight-bearing areas like feet and heel. The risk factors for developing plantar warts are children, immunocompromised patients, and walking barefoot.
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My son has a painless bump on his palm. Can it be a wart?
Query: Hi doctor, My son, who is 6 years old, has a bump on the palm of his hand. It is a hard bump, and he is on antibiotic Cefalexin 259 mg. Is this a wart? It does not pain on touching. He has had this for about a week and a half. His primary care doctor did not seem to know what it was so she prescribe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, it seems like a viral wart You should go for electrocautery from some nearby hospital or from a dermatologist. I suggest giving him multivitamin syrup regularly for about a month to boost his i... Read Full »