Verrucaes

A verruca appears as a small, rough, and raised growth on the skin, often with black dots in the centre.

A verruca is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) infecting the skin's top layer, resulting in its characteristic growth.

Many verrucaes do have black dots in them but other issues can cause black dots too such as neurovascular corns, damage to the skin from mechanical stress and tumours.

No they are a cluster of cells caused by a viral infection from the HPV virus. They can get very deep but do not have routes. The little black dots and strands you can sometimes see in the verrucae are actually dead capillaries.

Swift Microwave Therapy is a cutting-edge treatment for verruca that utilises microwave energy to heat and destroy the infected tissue. The treatment raises the temperature within the verruca cells, triggering an immune response that helps the body recognize and eliminate the virus, leading to the eventual clearance of the verruca.

Yes, you can get verrucas on your fingers and we can  treat them. Verrucas, also known as warts, are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can appear on various parts of the body, including the hands and fingers.

No, surgical removal carries a high risk of scar tissue and the advanced cryotherapy systems and Microwave therapy treatments dramatically improve outcomes and reduce the chance of scarring. Our verrucae treatments start from as little as £60 per visit but we highly recommend attending for a FREE of charge verrucae consultation. Swift microwave therapy costs £150 per treatment but statistically clears 85% of verrucaes and warts  within 1 and 3 treatments.

Swimming with a verruca is generally not recommended without a good fitting verrucae, as the virus that causes verrucas (human papillomavirus or HPV) can spread through direct contact, including in wet and communal environments like swimming pools. Verrucas can shed virus cells into the water, potentially exposing others to the virus. 

Verrucas can develop in areas that experience a lot of pressure and friction, such as the soles of the feet. This pressure can cause the verruca to be pushed inward, leading to pain. They can also become infected, leading to increased pain and inflammation.

It is not uncommon for patients to feel a very short hot sensation, similar which quickly passes. Unlike most treatments for verruca, pain felt during the treatment quickly subsides, and only in rare cases is there any prolonged pain. 

In some cases the treated area may feel sore but will not prevent you undertaking normal daily activities. In rare cases (5%) a raised blood blister can occur which we can ease with a quick return visit.

This is dependent on how you respond to treatment. In some cases, you may need more than one treatment (treatments are 4 weeks apart). Your Podiatrist or Dermatologist will be able to discuss this with you. 

With a few exceptions, most people with skin lesions would be able to have this treatment. We will carry out an assessment prior to treatment and be able to advise you on this.

This varies enormously depending on individual healing times, immune systems, age, size of the verrucae and how long you have suffered with it. Swift microwave therapy is our most effective treatment costs £150 per treatment but statistically clears 85% of verrucaes and warts within 1 and 3 treatments.

Swift is painful but only for a brief second. Many people can cope with this fine but we can use local anaesthetic in most cases if not. Failing that we have other effective treatments too.