Verruca Treatment

A verruca is a small lump, typically rough in texture and will often have a black dot at its centre. They are most often found on the bottom of the foot and are a part of the Human Papillomavirus family. Verrucas are most often contracted in swimming pools and public gyms as they are very contagious and quickly spread. Even if you simply share a towel with someone that has a verruca, you could contract the virus yourself. Children and young people are particularly susceptible to picking up verrucas, as they are more likely to come into contact with the virus for the first time and have not yet developed immunity. This can be a problem for any age group but is more common in younger children. Verrucas can lie dormant in the skin for several weeks before they become apparent or visible.

Podiatrist Looking At Foot
Podiatrist Looking At Foot
 

Verruca Treatment Options

Verruca Needling - The Falknor's needling procedure is an excellent way to get rid of verruca. This method involves breaking down the verruca and creating an inflammatory response, which stimulates the body's immune system to recognize and destroy the virus.

If you're looking for an effective but quick treatment option for your verruca, needling may be the answer. Needling only requires one or two sessions, making it ideal for people with busy schedules. Plus, the treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic so you won't feel any pain during the procedure. Afterwards, you may experience some minor soreness for a few days, but most people report little to no discomfort.

Swift Verruca Therapy - Swift verruca treatment is a new, minimally invasive way to treat warts and verrucas. Developed in the United Kingdom, this technique uses electrical energy to destroy the virus that causes these conditions. Podiatrists can now offer this treatment to their patients as an alternative to other, more traditional methods.

Microwave energy can be used to treat verrucas effectively. The microwave energy is delivered through a special probe that is applied to the skin. This treatment can help to shrink the verruca and eventually get rid of it.

The microwave works by emitting a focused beam of heat to the wart/verruca. The heat penetrates up to 5mm below the surface of the skin, causing the tissue to break down and the wart/verruca to eventually disappear.

Frequently Asked Questions About Swift Microwave Therapy.

  • Anyone that has a stubborn verruca or wart can greatly benefit from swift verruca treatment. 

  • After your treatment, you may not see any immediate changes to the appearance of your wart or verruca. However, you should start to see a change after a few days. Swift works by prompting an immune response, and it takes time for this process to take effect. That is why there is usually a gap of at least two weeks between treatments. As regression sets in, the verruca will shrink from the edges and become thinner.

  • The frequency of treatments needed varies depending on the individual's response to treatment. Some people see improvement after just three treatments, while others may need more, especially if they have large or multiple lesions. Treatment intervals can be anywhere from 14 days to over a month, depending on the person's progress. Your Podiatrist will work with you to come up with the best treatment plan.

    There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to immunity against viruses. Some people's immune systems are able to immediately respond and fight off the infection, while others are not so fortunate. However, even if someone's initial response is weak, the necessary immune response can still happen at any time. Swift is designed to help prompt that local immune response so that the body can heal itself.

  • Swift wart and verruca treatment with microwaves is a swift process, usually taking no more than five seconds per burst.

    The applicator applies the microwaves directly to the wart or verruca, and your podiatrist may prepare the site by shaving off any dead skin that is covering it. This can be done in a single appointment for multiple warts or verrucas.

  • No matter what treatment you're undergoing for your skin, some discomfort is to be expected. This may even include pain in some cases. However, everyone experiences different sensations during treatments like Swift. Most people say it feels like a needle prick, but some people may find it more painful.

If you are suffering from verrucas and would like our professional opinion and verruca treatment. Please contact the team on 01457 899555.