verruca
A verruca is a wart that appears on the sole of the foot, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Because of the pressure from standing and walking, verrucae often grow inwards, making them painful and sometimes resembling a small callus with tiny black dots.
They can spread easily, either to other parts of the foot or to other people. Podiatrists offer a range of treatments to manage verrucae, from reducing the hard skin for comfort to more advanced options such as cryotherapy, needling, or SWIFT microwave therapy. Treatment helps relieve pain, limit spread, and encourage the body to clear the virus more effectively.
Swift
Swift treatment is a cutting-edge therapy for verrucas (plantar warts) that uses microwave technology to stimulate the body’s immune system to fight the virus that causes them. Swift delivers low-dose microwave energy directly into the verruca, heating the tissue for just a few seconds. This triggers an immune response, helping your body recognise and attack the underlying HPV (human papillomavirus) infection.
Benefits
Clinically proven
No need for dressings
No downtime
Safe and non-invasive
Suitable for adults and older children
85% success rate
Verrutop
Verrutop is a new, painless solution for treating verrucae and other warts. Unlike some treatments that rely on extreme temperatures or aggressive chemicals, Verrutop works by breaking down the protein structure of the wart, leading to a natural shedding of the affected skin.
Verrutop is most successful on 'new' verrucae - lesions that have been in situ for less than 6 months.
Benefits
Painless Application
87% Success Rate (new verruca)
No downtime
Safe and non-invasive
Suitable for children
Conservative Treatment
Conservative verruca treatment refers to non-invasive methods used to manage verrucae without causing significant damage to the surrounding skin or requiring surgical intervention. It requires the gentle reduction of the hard skin (callus) over the verruca to relieve pressure and pain. Sometimes the application of padding can also be used to offload the verruca site reducing discomfort and slowing the recurrence of hard skin build up.
Benefits
Suitable for children, nervous patients, or those with poor healing
Encourages the body’s natural immunity.
No downtime
Safe and non-invasive
Cost-effective and easily maintained
Swift
Initial Assessment £70
Treatment Plan From £400
Verrutop
Initial Assessment £70
Follow Up Appointments £65
4-6 sessions usually required
Conservative
Initial Assessment £70
Follow Up Appointments £45