what is a planters  wart
A wart is a non-cancerous skin growth that occurs when a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV) infects the surface layer of the skin. ... Warts on the bottom of the feet are called plantar warts, and those that occur in the genital area are called genital warts. ... Your provider is unlikely to order laboratory tests, however, you may receive a sonogram to confirm plantar wart diagnosis.