Tag: Plantar warts

A common foot health myth is the idea that corns are hollow. The truth is, **do corns have a hole in the center**? The answer is no; they form a hardened, inward-pointing plug of skin known as a core. This dense core is the primary cause of pain and is what differentiates a true corn from a simple callus.

According to a 2010 study published in the *Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan*, low serum zinc levels were associated with a higher number of warts in pediatric patients. While diet is not a direct cure, certain foods can bolster your immune system, which is your body's primary defense against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) that causes plantar warts. Incorporating specific nutrients into your diet can help support your body's ability to clear these persistent skin growths.