Hole in the center due to the structure of the wart/callus
If you notice a hole in your callus, it may be more than just a regular callus. Often, what appears to be a callus with a hole could actually be a plantar wart. Plantar warts, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), commonly develop on the bottom of the foot and can appear similar to calluses. They sometimes have a small hole in the center due to the structure of the wart and clotted blood vessels, which can look like tiny black dots within the wart.
Plantar Warts, a rough, skin-colored bump that grows on the bottom of the foot or toes.
Foot warts and corns are often confused, but they have different causes and characteristics. Warts on the feet, also known as plantar warts, are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). This virus enters the skin through small cuts or abrasions, leading to the growth of a rough, grainy skin lesion. Foot warts are contagious and can spread in communal areas such as pools, showers, and locker rooms where the virus thrives in moist environments.
Calluses are thickened areas of skin that develop as a response to repeated pressure or friction, often from wearing tight shoes or walking barefoot on hard surfaces. While calluses on your feet can serve as a protective barrier, they sometimes become painful and uncomfortable, leading many to wonder if they will ever go away on their own.
The formation of a callus is caused by areas of high pressure beneath the foot. While a Houston podiatrist can remove a callus, the pressure that caused the callus to form remains. The callus will reappear until the stresses of walking are altered.
A corn and a callus are both thickened, dead skin that forms due to pressure on the foot. Despite the fact that they are made of the same stuff, they are two completely different things.
When a corn develops between the toes, it is called a soft corn. The bones in two neighboring toes rub against one another. A corn forms as a result of the pressure on the skin. The corn is a lump of hard, dead skin between the toes. The pressure creates pain between the toes. Additionally, the tissue beneath the corn may become irritated or infected.
