A callus and a plantar wart are two separate things. A callus develops when the skin thickens in an area of intense pressure. The skin’s outer layer is “dead,” yet it adds to the pressure beneath the foot, causing discomfort and pain. A callus is treated with cushioning and safe removal of dead skin, which is usually done by a foot specialist in Houston.
A plantar wart, also called verruca, is a viral infection of the foot. A wart can appear everywhere on the body, but a “plantar” wart appears only on the bottom of the foot. A plantar wart grows into the skin and is supplied by blood vessels.
While a wart and a callus may appear to be the same, they are treated differently. The objective of wart treatment is to remove the wart tissue while preserving the healthy skin and avoiding possible scarring.
