Verruca / Plantar Wart

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What is it?

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• A Verruca / Plantar Wart (wart on the underside of the foot) appears as a plaque like lesion (contagious). 

 

Causes / Why does it occur?

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• Caused by HPV (Human Papillomavirus) which infects the epidermal layer of the skin after a period of incubation.  Stress, low immune system, Vitamin D deficiency; shared shoes; towels; baths and showers are known to be contributing factors.

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Treatments

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• Treated with podiatric care and topical treatment of either:

  • Silver nitrate or

  • Cryofreeze.

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Time frame

 

• Can decide upon having treatment done  every 2 weeks (£28.00 per visit) depending upon the size of the lesion in-order for the size of the Verruca to be reduced.

  • ​(Based upon 2 visits per month)

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• If you find that having a Verruca treatment every 2 weeks is not enough

  • Arrange to visit every 6-7days at a reduced price (£23.00 per visit)     

  • (Based upon 4 visits per month)

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• NB. It is important to note that the Verruca / Wart  treatments provided at 'Simply Podiatry Limited' cannot guarantee a 100% success rate.  Treatment is subject to how ones' immune system responds.

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- Please note - when booking this is classed under 'General Treatment'