Prevent warts on the foot (plantar warts)

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To prevent warts on the foot (plantar warts):

Keep your feet dry. Warts thrive in moist, sweaty environments.
Wear socks that absorb moisture if your feet sweat heavily. Change your socks often.
Do not wear another person's shoes or socks.
Avoid touching warts.
Do not walk barefoot in a public locker room or shower facility. Whenever possible, wear thongs or other footwear.
Avoid injury or irritation to the soles of your feet. Warts grow more easily if the skin has been cut, punctured, or scraped.

If you think you have plantar warts and are trying to avoid spreading them to others:

Keep the warts covered with a bandage or athletic tape. Some experts suggest using duct tape.
Do not share your towel, bath mat, shoes, or socks with others.

Credits

Author	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Editor	Alison Allen
Editor	Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC
Associate Editor	Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer	Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Gavin W.G. Chalmers, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
Last Updated	February 8, 2007

Last updated:	February 08, 2007
Author:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Reviewed By:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Gavin W.G. Chalmers, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
Editors:	Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC, Tracy Landauer

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