Warts and fungal infections are common foot and skin issues that affect people of all ages. While they often get grouped together, warts, skin fungus and nail fungus are different conditions with different causes, symptoms and treatment needs.
Foot warts, also known as plantar warts, are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They usually appear on the soles of the feet as small, hard growths with a rough surface. Some are painless, while others can feel tender or uncomfortable when walking, especially if they sit on pressure points. Warts often spread in warm, damp environments like pools, change rooms and gyms.
Skin fungus is also very common, particularly on the feet and between the toes. It thrives in warm, moist areas and can cause redness, itching, scaling, peeling or irritation. Athlete’s foot is one of the most well-known forms of skin fungus, but fungal rashes can appear on other parts of the body too.
Nail fungus, or onychomycosis, affects toenails more often than fingernails. It can cause nails to thicken, turn yellow or white, become brittle, or crumble at the edges. Nail fungus often develops slowly and can be stubborn without consistent care.
Dermal Therapy offers a range of clinically tested products to help manage warts, skin fungus and nail fungus, so you can care for your feet and skin with confidence.
Learn more in our Nail Fungus Guide including what’s the link between diabetes and nail fungus, paint vs tablets as effective treatment options, and the different myths relating to nail fungus.
View products Foot warts, also known as plantar warts, are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They usually appear on the soles of the feet as small, hard growths with a rough surface. Some are painless, while others can feel tender or uncomfortable when walking, especially if they sit on pressure points. Warts often spread in warm, damp environments like pools, change rooms and gyms.
Skin fungus is also very common, particularly on the feet and between the toes. It thrives in warm, moist areas and can cause redness, itching, scaling, peeling or irritation. Athlete’s foot is one of the most well-known forms of skin fungus, but fungal rashes can appear on other parts of the body too.
Nail fungus, or onychomycosis, affects toenails more often than fingernails. It can cause nails to thicken, turn yellow or white, become brittle, or crumble at the edges. Nail fungus often develops slowly and can be stubborn without consistent care.
Dermal Therapy offers a range of clinically tested products to help manage warts, skin fungus and nail fungus, so you can care for your feet and skin with confidence.
Learn more in our Nail Fungus Guide including what’s the link between diabetes and nail fungus, paint vs tablets as effective treatment options, and the different myths relating to nail fungus.
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Skin & Nail Fungus FAQs
Foot warts (either plantar or surface), cracked and dry heels, nail fungus, foot corns, foot odour, perspiration and heel and foot pain.
Warts are contagious and can be passed from other people or by touching other parts of your body. They’re caused by the HPV virus and appear as small, hard growths. Don’t worry – they’re mainly painless, except sometimes a plantar wart on the bottom of your foot can be painful when it’s under pressure.
Common warts look like grainy skin growths, sometimes with tiny black dots, and plantar warts are those that grow under the surface of the skin, usually under your feet.
Fungal nail infections occur when nails become brittle and dry, resulting in cracks that allow in the fungi. Nail fungus can spread from athlete’s foot to the nails.
With a strong and healthy immune system, warts can go away on their own, but it can take a long time. The best option is to treat warts so they go away quickly and don’t spread the virus to other areas of the body. We have at-home wart treatments available online here: Warteze Freeze, or you can see a doctor or podiatrist If the wart won’t go away.
Skin fungal infections are triggered by warm, moist conditions, sweating, tight clothing, shared surfaces, and weakened skin barriers.
Fungal conditions are skin infections caused by fungi that grow in warm, damp environments. They spread through direct skin contact, shared surfaces, or contaminated items like towels and shoes.
Athlete’s foot affects the feet, often between the toes. It can cause itching, redness, peeling, cracking, or scaling skin.
Jock itch affects the groin and inner thighs, causing an itchy, red rash that may have a defined edge.
Ringworm causes a circular, scaly rash with clearer skin in the centre and can appear on the body, scalp, feet, or nails.
These infections often start mild but can spread or worsen without treatment. With early care, good hygiene, and appropriate antifungal products (such as Dermal Therapy Fungistop Antifungal Cream) most fungal skin conditions can be managed effectively at home.
Athlete’s foot affects the feet, often between the toes. It can cause itching, redness, peeling, cracking, or scaling skin.
Jock itch affects the groin and inner thighs, causing an itchy, red rash that may have a defined edge.
Ringworm causes a circular, scaly rash with clearer skin in the centre and can appear on the body, scalp, feet, or nails.
These infections often start mild but can spread or worsen without treatment. With early care, good hygiene, and appropriate antifungal products (such as Dermal Therapy Fungistop Antifungal Cream) most fungal skin conditions can be managed effectively at home.
Fungal rashes usually itch, spread slowly, and have a defined edge, while bacterial rashes tend to be painful, swollen, and may ooze or crust.
Fungal infections often appear as red, scaly, itchy patches, sometimes with a raised border or lighter centre, especially in skin folds or on the feet.
Nail fungus, also called onychomycosis, is a fungal infection that affects your fingernails or toenails. It usually starts under the nail as a white or yellow patch and can spread deeper over time.
As the infection develops, the nail may thicken, discolour, become brittle, or lift from the nail bed. Toenails are affected more often than fingernails because shoes create warm, damp conditions that allow fungus to grow.
As the infection develops, the nail may thicken, discolour, become brittle, or lift from the nail bed. Toenails are affected more often than fingernails because shoes create warm, damp conditions that allow fungus to grow.
Nail fungus rarely clears without treatment and often worsens over time if left unmanaged. Dermal Therapy Fungistop™ 3-in-1 is a complete solution to treat fungal nail infections.
Reinfection is common if fungus remains in shoes, socks, or on surrounding skin such as athlete’s foot.
Toenails are affected more often because they grow more slowly and are usually kept in warm, enclosed footwear.
Yes. The infection can spread from one nail to another and to the surrounding skin.
In more advanced cases, nails can thicken, crumble, or press into footwear, leading to discomfort.
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