How DPC Can Help Manage Your Plantar Warts

Updated on: November 27, 2023

A plantar wart is a small, rough growth that appears on the soles of one's feet and is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The plantar wart can be unsightly, painful, and difficult to treat, and if left untreated, it can also spread to other parts of one's foot.

If you have plantar warts, you may be wondering how to get rid of them and prevent them from coming back. Direct primary care (DPC) may be a good option to consider. DPC is a business model that allows primary care physicians to offer their services directly to patients, without an insurance company in the middle, for a monthly or annual fee.

The Benefits of DPC for plantar warts Patients 

DPC offers several benefits for patients with plantar warts, such as:

Personalized plantar warts Management in DPC 

Depending on your condition and preferences, your DPC doctor may use different methods to manage your plantar warts, such as:

  • Medication. Your doctor may prescribe topical or oral medications that can help remove the warts or boost your immune system to fight the virus. Some examples are salicylic acid, trichloroacetic acid, and HPV vaccination.

  • Procedure. Your doctor may perform a minor procedure to remove the warts, such as electrosurgery, curettage, laser surgery, or cryotherapy. These procedures use heat, cold, or light to destroy the wart tissue and may require local anesthesia and aftercare.

  • Therapy. Your doctor may recommend alternative therapies that can help heal the warts or prevent them from recurring, such as duct tape occlusion, herbal remedies, or dietary supplements. These therapies may have varying degrees of evidence and effectiveness and may require your doctor’s guidance and supervision.

Your DPC doctor will work with you to find the best treatment option for your plantar warts and help you achieve optimal results. 

As Albert Schweitzer said, 

“Each patient carries his own doctor inside him. They come to us not knowing that truth. We are at our best when we give the doctor who resides within each patient a chance to work.”

Published on: November 27, 2023