: Spread through direct skin contact or by walking barefoot in warm, moist areas like locker rooms or public pool decks.

: Warts caused by HPV 1 often look like small, grainy skin growths with a rough texture. Plantar warts on the soles of feet may have tiny black pinpoints (clotted blood vessels) and can be painful when walking.

:Consult a healthcare provider at a clinic like CVS MinuteClinic or a local dermatologist if: The wart is painful, bleeding, or changing color. OTC treatments haven't worked after several weeks.

Wear flip-flops or water shoes in public showers and pool areas. Keep your feet dry and change socks daily. :

Do not pick or scratch warts, as this can spread the virus to other parts of your body or to other people.