They do not, however, usually spread to areas that are a different kind of skin. In other words, plantar warts do not spread to the genitalia. Plantar warts are seen in all age groups, but they are most common among children 12-16 years of age. The virus attacks the skin through direct contact. Normally, antibodies in the blood kill the virus.
Some people are more susceptible to the human papilloma virus than others.
The HPV takes refuge in the skin. This occurs through breaks in the surface of the outer layer of skin called the epidermis. Such exposure is frequently associated with public shower rooms or walking barefoot on dirty surfaces or littered ground where the virus is lurking. Usually flat due to pressure Several warts fusing to form mosaic warts HOME CARE Section 5 of 13 Warts generally go away on their own within months or years. Because of the discomfort associated with plantar warts, removing them is usually the best course of action.