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Plantar Warts (Verruca) Treatment in Johor Bahru

Kutil Tapak Kaki (Verruka)

Plantar warts (verruca plantaris) are warts caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection on the sole of the foot. Unlike warts on other parts of the body that grow outward, plantar warts are pushed inward by the pressure of walking, causing a hard, painful lesion with a rough surface and small black dots (clotted blood vessels). They are contracted from contaminated surfaces — swimming pools, public showers, and changing rooms — and are common in children and young adults. Plantar warts can be solitary or cluster into large mosaic warts that are particularly resistant to treatment.

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Symptoms of Plantar Warts (Verruca)

✓Hard, rough, thickened area on the sole of the foot

✓Pain when walking or pressing on the lesion — like standing on a pebble

✓Small black dots within the lesion (thrombosed capillaries)

✓Loss of normal skin line pattern over the wart area

✓May grow in clusters to form mosaic wart

✓Lesions grow inward under callus on weight-bearing areas

⚠️ When to See a Doctor

See a doctor if the wart is painful and limiting walking, is growing or spreading, has failed over-the-counter treatment for 3 months, or if you are diabetic (foot lesions in diabetics require careful specialist care). Also seek assessment if you are immunocompromised as warts can be extensive and require specialist treatment.

Treatment at Klinik Muhibbah

At Klinik Muhibbah, Masai, our doctors confirm the diagnosis and offer effective in-clinic treatment including cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen freezing) and prescription-strength salicylic acid preparations. We pare down callus over the wart before treatment to improve penetration and cure rates. Multiple treatment sessions are typically needed. Book at movo-x.com/kiosk/muhibbah.

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Prabagaran Kanapathy

M.D(UNPAD) OHD(NIOSH) | MMC 63651

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Kirubah Sai Patnaik

MMC 93850

Prevention Tips

1Wear flip-flops or sandals in public changing rooms and swimming pool surrounds

2Keep feet clean and dry — fungi and HPV thrive in moist environments

3Do not share footwear, socks, or foot care items

4Cover plantar warts with a waterproof dressing when using public pools

5Do not pick or scratch warts to prevent spread to other parts of the foot or to other people

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is a plantar wart different from a corn or callus?▼

Plantar warts disrupt the normal skin line pattern (dermatoglyphics) and contain black dots (thrombosed capillaries). Corns and calluses are due to pressure and friction — they preserve the normal skin line pattern and have no black dots. Squeezing a plantar wart sideways causes pain, whereas squeezing a corn directly downward causes pain. Our doctors can clinically distinguish them. Book at movo-x.com/kiosk/muhibbah.

Does cryotherapy hurt for plantar warts?▼

Cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen freezing) causes a burning or stinging sensation during treatment and the treated area may be painful for 24-48 hours afterward. However, it is one of the most effective treatments for plantar warts. Our doctors ensure adequate paring and technique to maximise effectiveness while minimising discomfort. Book at movo-x.com/kiosk/muhibbah.

Why do my plantar warts keep coming back?▼

HPV can remain dormant in surrounding skin cells after visible wart resolution, causing recurrence. Recurrence is more common when treatment is incomplete, when immunity is low, or in mosaic warts. Multiple treatment sessions with close follow-up improve long-term cure rates. Our doctors at Klinik Muhibbah provide consistent treatment plans. Book at movo-x.com/kiosk/muhibbah.

Get Plantar Warts (Verruca) Treatment Today

No. 62, Jalan Kiambang, Taman Bunga Raya, 81700 Masai, Johor

Mon–Thu & Sat: 9AM–9PM | Fri: 9AM–3PM | Sun: 9AM–1PM | Walk-ins Welcome

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