How can I prevent plantar warts?
Preventing plantar warts is only a matter taking necessary precautions. The lower the risk of plantar warts the general population should take the below actions:
- Always wash your feet after a direct exposure in public areas
- Keep your feet clean and dry
- Use antibacterial soap in your daily routine
- Use foot powder to keep your feet dry
- Stay away from possible direct contacts with warts
- Do not wear the same shoes and socks everyday
- Wear only clean socks
- Use bleach to wash your socks just in case they were exposed to the virus.
- Always wear shoes, slippers, sandals and flip flops while walking in pools, locker rooms and rest rooms. Do not allow warts to have a direct contact with your skin
- Never pick at warts. This may cause a dispersion of the virus.
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