Verrucas Warts are small, firm growths on the skin caused by a viral infection. Plantar warts are warts on the sole of the foot that have been flattened by the body's weight. Most warts occur on the hands or feet, but they may also affect the genitals (genital warts.
Warts are usually round and firm; have a rough, raised surface; and may be dotted with tiny dark spots.
Plantar warts are flattened and firm, have a thickened surface, and are often painful to walk on.
Most warts eventually disappear by themselves, although this may take months or years. Various over-the-counter wart treatments are available, or a wart may be removed by a doctor by freezing, scraping, or burning it off. Genital warts should always be treated by a doctor

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