Verruca Treatment 

What are Verrucae ?

Verrucae, are caused by strains of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which can infect the skin if the skin barrier has been compromised e.g. broken skin, wrinkled from being in water for a long time.

Verruca, is the term given to describe a wart on the foot. It is the same as a wart elsewhere on the body but when it is found on the foot, we use the term verruca.

Verruca can present as a singular lesion or as multiple lesions (verrucae).

 Research shows that the virus normally lies dormant for up to 9 months before it develops into the skin lesion you see before you. In most cases they aren’t painful, but if a lot of callus (hard skin) builds up over the top or it is situated on a high-pressure area then they can become painful.

Are they contagious?

Yes – they are but you need a break in the surface of the skin to allow the virus to enter your body. This can be non-slip tiles at the swimming pool or even walking barefoot on hard flooring at home can cause minor abrasions to the surface of the skin which allows the virus in.  For this reason, the risk of you “catching” them from another member of your family is low. You would first need a break in the surface of the skin as described above, along with skin to skin contact to allow the transfer of the virus.

The number of treatments varies depending on the depth and size of the verruca. However, it is recommended a course of 3-4 Treatments is initially taken.

On your 1st consultation, your  treatment will take 30 -45 minutes, and will include:

• Neurological, Vascular and Dermatology assessments
  
• Nails cut and filed
• Corns & hard skin (callus) removed
• Thickened nails reduced
• Assessment & advice on foot health & footwear
• Unbiased discussions (if applicable) of what verruca treatments are available
• If chosen, then an application of Silver Nitrate or Verrutop will be applied.
• Finished off with an application of specialist foot cream

Silver Nitrate Treatment:  After the initial consultation, following treatments take between 20 - 40 minutes (depending on amount of verrucas presented), the appointment includes:

• Assessment & advice on foot health
• Hard skin (callus) removed
• Application of 95% Silver Nitrate
• Treatment pack, including 95% silver nitrate pen, and dressings, for you to continue application between treatments

Treatments start from £55 each treatment (Package Deals available - please ask your Podiatrist).

Verrutop Treatment:  After the initial consultation follow treatments take 20 minutes, the appointment includes:

• Hard skin (callus) removed
• Application of Verrutop
• Assessment & advice on foot health
  
• Providing surgical spirit for you to continue application between treatments

Treatments start from £70 each treatment with (Package Deals available - please ask your Podiatrist).

 (one vial contains enough solution to apply to 2-3 medium-sized warts or verrucae, if you have more this, please don't worry this can be discussed with your podiatrist at the time )

More info on Verrutop & Silver Nitrate