A plantar wart is a small, rough growth that appears on the soles of one's feet and is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The plantar wart can be unsightly, painful, and difficult to treat, and if left untreated, it can also spread to other parts of one's foot.
If you have plantar warts, you may be wondering how to get rid of them and prevent them from coming back. Direct primary care (DPC) may be a good option to consider. DPC is a business model that allows primary care physicians to offer their services directly to patients, without an insurance company in the middle, for a monthly or annual fee.
DPC offers several benefits for patients with plantar warts, such as:
A DPC physician usually has fewer patients than a traditional primary care physician, enabling them to provide more personalized care and spend more time with each patient. Your doctor can then diagnose and treat your plantar warts more effectively and monitor your progress more closely.
DPC memberships usually cover all primary care services, including consultations, exams, care coordination, and some lab services, without any additional fees at the time of service, so there are no copays or deductibles. Therefore, plantar warts treatment or prevention do not require you to pay out-of-pocket costs.
DPC practices often provide patients with extended hours, same-day appointments, and home visits. To communicate with their patients and provide care remotely, they use technology such as telephone calls, email, and video chat. You can then get your plantar warts treated as soon as possible by being able to contact your doctor when you need them.
Medication. Your doctor may prescribe topical or oral medications that can help remove the warts or boost your immune system to fight the virus. Some examples are salicylic acid, trichloroacetic acid, and HPV vaccination.
Procedure. Your doctor may perform a minor procedure to remove the warts, such as electrosurgery, curettage, laser surgery, or cryotherapy. These procedures use heat, cold, or light to destroy the wart tissue and may require local anesthesia and aftercare.
Therapy. Your doctor may recommend alternative therapies that can help heal the warts or prevent them from recurring, such as duct tape occlusion, herbal remedies, or dietary supplements. These therapies may have varying degrees of evidence and effectiveness and may require your doctor’s guidance and supervision.
As Albert Schweitzer said,
“Each patient carries his own doctor inside him. They come to us not knowing that truth. We are at our best when we give the doctor who resides within each patient a chance to work.”
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