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Understanding Plantar Warts -- Prevention

How Can I Prevent Plantar Warts?

Protect yourself against exposure to the virus that causes plantar warts by wearing shower shoes, thongs, or rubber swimming shoes whenever you visit a public pool or use a communal shower. Be sure to wash your feet thoroughly with a disinfectant soap after being in an area where the virus can spread. If you get pedicures, always be cautious about the sterilization techniques of your pedicurist.

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Reviewed by Stephanie S. Gardner, MD on April 05, 2013

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