# Why do we get verrucas?

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Podcast: [Do you really know?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-you-really-know-452837)
Published: 2026-06-21T02:59:00+00:00
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Also known as plantar warts, verrucas are usually found on the soles of the feet, but can sometimes be seen between the toes or on the heels too. You may remember catching one at your school swimming lessons as a child. Verrucas have a reputation for being a nuisance. Firstly, let’s face it, like all kinds of warts they’re pretty unsightly. They look like small, rough, thickened skin. But that’s not the only reason why they’re a pain. If you’re unlucky, they can take time to go away, and come back over and over again. Verrucas are grown inwards and have a black pinpoint in the centre which is called the “wart seed”. That’s basically where your blood has clotted on the surface of your skin. So what are the main causes behind verrucas then? Are they dangerous? Do you have any tips for avoiding getting a verruca? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is second child syndrome, the feeling affecting Prince Harry?⁠ ⁠What are the most addictive foods?⁠ ⁠Is period underwear really better for the environment?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 23/2/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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