The appointment
What you should expect
Firstly the skin lesion is assessed. Once diagnosed as a verruca, treatments can be discussed.
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What is a Verruca?
Warts and verrucas are small, rough lumps or growths on your skin. A wart on the sole of your foot is sometimes called a verruca. Many people get a wart or verruca at some point in their lives. They’re most common in school-age children and teenagers.
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Warts and verrucas are caused by infection of your skin with the human papillomavirus (HPV). They can spread from person to person by direct skin contact. But the risk of them spreading is usually fairly low. They’re more likely to spread if you damage the top layer of the wart, as this exposes the virus more.
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They can also spread indirectly, if you touch something, like a floor or surface that’s been contaminated with HPV. But this is less common. You’re more likely to get infected this way if your skin is damaged or wet, so infection is often linked to swimming pools and communal showers.
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You’re more likely to develop warts and verrucas if you have a weakened immune system. This might be because you have a medical condition or are taking medicines that suppress your immune system.
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How do you treat a verruca?
There are many different treatments for verrucas; some more successful than others. Contact to find out more about the treatments offered in clinic.