Prevention

The most effective treatment for warts is avoiding them. The American Podiatric Medical Association [11] provides the following tips for prevention:

• Avoid walking barefoot (including public locker rooms, showers, and restrooms).
• Clean your feet daily and dry them thoroughly after washing.
• Change your shoes regularly and your socks daily.
• Avoid direct contact with warts (whether they be on yourself or others).
• Inspect your skin-have new lesions or changes in your skin examined by a medical professional.
• If you have children, check their feet periodically.