17/11/2025
Let's talk about verrucas (plantar warts). They are caused by the HPV virus and there are over 200 different dermatological types. Sometimes as a patient or professional it's not easy to see them until they are debrided back, as they usually have an overlaying callus hiding the lesion. Did you know that the easiest way is to know which one it might be is to pinch or press the overlaying skin. With verrucas pinching hurts, but corns pressing will hurt. This is not definitive method but is usually a good guide.
So.. Verrucas are highly contagious (eekk, horrible I know but they are pretty common) and spread easily on your body but also to other people.
There are lots of methods to resolve these, some are conservative and others more intrusive and uncomfortable. As a rule, I always start with the lesser non-invasive options first and expand if needed to other treatments.
A large number of clients ask, how long and what is the cost of eradicating these? . Well, there is a number of factors which contribute to a successful outcome. These being, how well you follow at home instructions outside of appointments, how well your immune system responds and attending regular review/ treatment sessions with me.
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