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Verrucas & Warts
Verruca and warts are common viral skin infections caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Whilst some may resolve naturally over time, many become persistent, painful, or begin to spread, affecting confidence, comfort, and everyday activities.
At Celtic Podiatry, we provide professional assessment and advanced treatment options for verruca and warts, helping patients of all ages manage stubborn lesions safely and effectively.
Our experienced podiatrists offer a range of modern evidence-based treatments tailored to the size, location, duration, and severity of the verruca or wart.
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What Are Verruca & Warts?
A verruca is a wart that develops on the feet, usually on weight-bearing areas such as the heel or ball of the foot. Due to pressure from standing and walking, verruca on the feet often grow inward and can become painful.
Common signs of verruca and warts include:
- Rough or raised skin lesions
- Small black dots within the lesion
- Pain when walking or standing
- Areas of thickened skin
- Single or multiple verruca
- Mosaic verruca clusters
- Lesions spreading to other areas
Verruca can affect both children and adults and are commonly spread in warm, moist environments such as swimming pools, changing rooms, and communal barefoot areas.
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What Causes Verruca & Warts?
Verruca and warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters the skin through tiny breaks or weakened areas in the skin barrier.
Factors that may increase the risk include:
- Walking barefoot in communal areas
- Damaged or softened skin
- Excessive sweating
- Reduced immune response
- Skin-to-skin contact
- Shared changing rooms or swimming pools
Some verruca resolve independently, whilst others become persistent and resistant to self-treatment.
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How Celtic Podiatry Can Help
At Celtic Podiatry, we offer multiple treatment options to help manage stubborn verruca and warts effectively.
Your assessment may include:
- Clinical examination of the lesion
- Assessment of pain, pressure, and skin involvement
- Advice on reducing spread and recurrence
- Discussion of the most suitable treatment options
Depending on your individual needs, treatment options may include:
Swift Pro by Emblation
We use the advanced Swift Pro microwave therapy system — one of the most innovative verruca treatment technologies available today.
Swift delivers microwave energy directly into the affected tissue to stimulate the body’s immune response against the virus. Treatment is quick, clinically effective, and designed to target stubborn verruca and warts with excellent success rates.
Verrutop
A professional topical treatment designed to target verruca safely and effectively with minimal discomfort.
Verruca Needling (Falknor’s Needling)
A highly effective minimally invasive podiatric procedure performed under local anaesthetic to stimulate an immune response against persistent verruca.
Conservative Verruca Care
Where appropriate, we may also provide pressure relief, skin reduction, advice on self-management, and monitoring of verruca over time.
Why Professional Treatment Matters
Persistent verruca and warts can become painful, spread to other areas, and affect mobility or activity levels.
Professional podiatry treatment can help:
- Reduce pain and pressure
- Improve comfort when walking
- Reduce spreading to other areas
- Support faster resolution
- Provide access to advanced treatment technologies
- Reduce frustration from failed self-treatment attempts
Our podiatrists will help guide you towards the most appropriate treatment plan based on your symptoms and goals.
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When Should You Seek Professional Help
It is important to seek professional advice if you experience:
- Painful verruca or warts
- Verruca spreading or multiplying
- Persistent lesions not improving with self-treatment
- Difficulty walking comfortably
- Verruca affecting sport or activity
- Concerns about diagnosis or appearance
- Diabetes or medical conditions affecting foot health
Early assessment and treatment may help prevent verruca becoming more stubborn or widespread.
Need Help With Verruca or Warts?
Book an appointment with our experienced podiatry team to discuss safe and effective treatment options tailored to your needs.
We also offer flexible membership options designed to make ongoing podiatry treatment and routine foot care more affordable and accessible.
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