07/14/2026
That rough spot on the bottom of your foot might not be a callus.
Plantar warts show up in exactly the same spots calluses do — the ball of the foot, the heel — which is why they get missed so often. The tell: tiny black dots inside the thickened skin (just small, clotted blood vessels), and pain when you squeeze the spot from the sides rather than press straight down on it.
They’re caused by HPV, picked up most often on damp locker room floors, pool decks, and shared showers. And once one shows up, drugstore acid pads often aren’t strong enough to clear it — the skin on the sole is just too thick.
If you’ve got a spot that’s been “a callus” for a few months and isn’t budging, swipe through 👉 and then come see us. We’ll tell you plainly what it is and what it actually needs.
📍 Sole Foot & Ankle
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