It can be worrying for a parent to see their child in pain, especially before a big event like a dance recital. If your daughter is limping and you notice a hard, rough patch with tiny black dots on the bottom of her foot, it may be a plantar wart. Plantar warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and often appear on weight-bearing areas, such as the heel or the ball of the foot. The small black dots are actually tiny blood vessels that have clotted, a key feature that helps distinguish warts from other foot issues. Unlike blisters... Continues…





