Child limping before a recital? It could be a plantar wart

The immediate priority is managing the pain safely so the child can get through her recital — cushioned padding, a warm soak, and appropriate children’s pain relief are the tools available tonight. Once the performance is over, a visit to a podiatrist or pediatrician should be scheduled to assess the wart and discuss whether cryotherapy, prescription treatment, or another clinical option is the right course. If redness, swelling, or an inability to bear weight develops before then, that appointment becomes urgent rather than routine.