Verrucae/Wart Treatment

• Firstly, What Are Verrucae?

  Verrucae, also known as Warts, are caused by an infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV). The virus causes an excess amount of keratin, a hard protein, to develop in the top skin layer. They typically vary in appearance and may develop singly or in clusters.

  The infection can also be transmitted in-directly from contaminated objects or surfaces, such as the area surrounding a swimming pool. You are more likely to get infected if your skin is wet or damaged.

  Verrucae are extremely contagious and are usually acquired in wet public places, such as, swimming pools and shower/changing rooms.

• Acidic Removal

  Clinical treatment is typically suggested once a verrucae begins to spread and/or has been in place for longer than 3 months.

  At Local Podiatrist we employ salicylic acid treatment for all pedal verrucae. The process involves wearing an acid filled dressing, where destroyed verrucae infected tissue is removed on a weekly basis.

  Treatment typically continues until no infection is observable and reviewed after a number of weeks.

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