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It is a skin growth caused by a viral infection at the level of the sole of the foot. The contagion can be by direct contact or by contact with blood of carriers, being favored when the immune system of the infected person is weakened. They are commonly transmitted in public baths and swimming pools, when sharing shoes, etcetera. They can be painful or not, depending on their size, time of evolution, location and type of virus. Diagnosis is made by clinical history and physical examination. If they cause discomfort or multiply, it is advisable to visit a dermatologist to eliminate them.
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