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Verrucas                                                      Foot Care

Verrucas start as a small speckled lesion and can grow quite rapidly. They have a rough surface, often covered by hard skin and may vary in size. They may also spread to other areas of the foot. Although anyone can get them, verrucas mainly affect children and young adults.

Causes

A Verruca is a viral infection of the foot. Injuries and cuts to the foot can also increase the risk of infection. Although verrucas are often confused with corn or callus, they are usually more painful when pinched and may appear anywhere on the foot.

Prevention

To help prevent verrucas, wash feet daily and dry thoroughly. Take extra care in communal changing areas.  Hosiery should be washed at 60˚C to avoid cross-infection.

Advice

Verrucas have been known to disappear with the help of the body's natural immunity. However, if they are growing in size, spreading or becoming painful, treatment will be necessary.  Please consult our Podiatrist for advice on the best treatment for you.

Treatment

A number of treatments are available. Applying adhesive plasters, lotions and ointments are widely available, which often contain strong acids or natural oils to kill the virus.  However, freezing is by far the quickest and most effective method.  At “A Foot Above” our fully trained Podiatrist will use a freezing method called cryotherapy, which has an excellent success rate.

All treatments aim to kill the virus by destroying the affected cells. There is no guarantee they may not reoccur but to reduce the risks, take care of your feet.

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Fungal Nail Infection | Sweaty Feet | Toenails | Verruca

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