Plantar Wart Treatment St. Catharines — Trusted Registered Chiropodist
Plantar Wart Treatment St. Catharines — Registered chiropodist offers cryotherapy, SWIFT microwave therapy & cantharidin for effective removal. Book Now
Effective, quick in‑office treatments for plantar warts — including liquid nitrogen cryotherapy, SWIFT microwave therapy, and cantharidin — delivered by an Ontario registered chiropodist who will assess your lesion, recommend the best option, and manage follow‑up to reduce recurrence.
What are plantar warts
Plantar warts (verruca) are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). The virus enters through tiny breaks in the skin and spreads by direct contact or via contaminated surfaces. Warts can be flesh‑coloured, grey, brown, or have a cauliflower‑like surface with tiny black dots; they may be painless or painful when located under pressure points.
Signs to watch for
A bump on the sole that changes over time.
Black dots or streaks within the lesion.
Pain when walking if the wart is on the ball or heel.
Any growth that looks like a corn, callus, or unusual skin lesion should be assessed by a foot specialist.
In‑office treatments your chiropodist provides
Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy — clinic freezing using a cryogun that destroys wart tissue; often used as a first‑line treatment and performed safely by a trained chiropodist.
SWIFT microwave therapy — a modern, clinic‑based option that stimulates a local immune response with minimal downtime and high clearance rates.
Cantharidin — a topical blistering agent applied in clinic that lifts wart tissue for safe removal during follow‑up.
Professional debridement and prescription topical agents when appropriate. Your chiropodist will tailor treatment based on wart size, location, and prior treatments.
Why see a chiropodist
Professional assessment and in‑office procedures reduce recurrence, scarring, and complications. Chiropodists provide accurate assessment, safe application of cryotherapy, SWIFT, and cantharidin, and expert wound care and off‑loading to protect healing tissue.
Prevention and home care
Keep feet clean and dry; avoid walking barefoot in communal areas.
Change socks daily and let shoes dry after use.
Do not pick, cut, or self‑treat warts with sharp instruments or harsh home remedies. Doing so incorrectly can promote spreading of warts.
Cover the wart and wash hands after contact to limit spread.
Book an in‑office assessment with an Ontario registered chiropodist to confirm whether a lesion is a wart, compare treatment options best suited for your case, and start a targeted treatment plan.
