Verruca Treatment

Verrucae are found on the feet and are caused by the contagious virus Human papilloma (HPV). Anyone can be infected by this virus, but we are more susceptible to catching them on contact if we have breaks in the skin, weakened immune system and are barefoot walking in moist environment such as swimming pools or showers. They can be uncomfortable, painful and patient can feel embarrassed. 

Whetstone podiatry offers various treatments:  The podiatrist and patient will decide which treatment is most appropriate.

Verrutop treatment £60 per session: this product can only be administrated by medical professionals and is combination of nitric acid and zinc attacks the virus. This is a topical treatment which is mostly pain free and less invasive than other options. The patient should see visible results after the first application and is available for use on adults and children over 6 years of age.

Cryotherapy £50:

• Freezing the verruca causes tissue destruction alerting the immune system to the virus, stimulating local response. This needs to be performed every 2 weeks and can takes 4-6 sessions.

• 60% Salicylic acid £50 (60% is only available to medical professionals):

• A Keratolytic substance which removes layers of the skin and stimulus local immune response can need 12 weeks treatment.

• Combination treatment of Cyrotherapy and 60% salicylic acid can be administered:  £60

• Faulkner’s needling: £300 includes 2 x treatments and re dressing appointment.

This is a minor surgical treatment involving local anaesthetic and can be used when other methods have not succeeded. The verrcua is punctured multiple times with a needle pushing the virus particles deeper into the skin alerting the body to create an immune response. It usually only requires 1 session, however the package includes 2 if needed.

No verruca treatments have been proven to be 100% effective and treatments range from 60-90% effectiveness. When choosing a treatment, the podiatrist will consider the type, size, number of verruca's, previous treatments, time scale, access and patient’s preference.