Definition: hyperkeratotic epidermal lesion caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) on the sole of the foot
Medical terminology: verrucae pedis
A plantar wart is a lesion on the sole of the foot that can cause pain, especial when they are found on the ball of the foot or the heel. Warts are caused by a virus, human papilloma virus (HPV), and appear as a soft central core that is surrounded by thick hardened skin resembling a callus. Multiple tiny black spots can sometimes be seen on the wart as this is the wart’s blood supply.