What is a verruca?
Verrucae and warts are growths in the skin caused by a virus known as the Human Papilloma Virus. The virus is usually picked up in areas where people walk barefoot. They can occur on any area of the skin but the most common places are the hands and feet. Verrucae and warts can appear at any age but are most commonly seen in children of school age and young adults. Warts can naturally disappear within two years of their appearance but a proportion of these will persist for longer, particularly in adults, causing distress, discomfort and pain.
How we can treat your verruca
At Ferguson and Knowles Podiatrists we offer a variety of treatments for your verruca ranging from caustics, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen) to the latest mode of treatment– Swift Microwave Therapy. This offers the most effective, convenient and relatively pain free method of treating verrucae and warts.