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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Plantar Warts
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Prevention

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), the following may help to prevent plantar warts:

• Avoid walking barefoot whenever possible.
• Change shoes and socks daily.
• Keep feet clean and dry.
• Check children's feet periodically.
• Avoid direct contact with warts on other persons or on other parts of the body.
• Do not ignore growths on, or changes in, your skin.
• Visit a podiatrist as part of your annual health checkup.

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