These common growths are stubborn, but doctors say there are several options to try. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Erica Sweeney Q: I get warts on the bottom of my feet.

Plantar warts, caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), are small growths that typically appear on the bottom of your feet, especially the heels or underside of the toes.

Unlike other warts that grow outward, plantar warts are pushed inward because of the pressure on your feet when you walk or ...

Plantar warts are one of the most common foot problems linked to going barefoot, Dr. Tulpule says. “We tend to see an influx ...