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What treatments are available for verrucas?There are several treatments available for verrucae all focusing on the destruction of the cells. The destruction of the cells is thought to release the human papilloma virus into the bloodstream, allowing the body to create antibodies against this, and then be able to fight the verruca itself using its immune system.
Caustics (mild acids): Caustics, otherwise known as chemical cauterisation,
plays a major part in the treatment of verrucas. This treatment offers
minimum discomfort to the patient and in most cases giving rapid
results. Extreme care needs to be taken when using some of the stronger
chemicals. While application control can be taken on the skin surface,
it may not be controlled as it is absorbed into the deeper tissues. Cryotherapy: Client therapy is the name given to freezing. "Cryo" means cold and "therapy" means service done to the sick. The most common cryotherapy used for the treatment of verrucas is liquid nitrogen. Cryotherapy is a treatment frequently used by doctors and the podiatrists. This treatment freezes the cells, the dead cells are removed by the podiatrist and further appointments made if necessary. This treatment can generally take between six to eight weeks. Electrosurgery: Electrosurgery is an alternative to cryotherapy. Using heat, electrosurgery destroys the cells of the verruca, releasing the human papilloma virus into the circulation and allowing an immune response to start. However, electrosurgery has little benefit over cryotherapy. It is generally too painful to be used on the sole of the foot, it often leaves scar tissue behind and also cannot be used if the patient has a pacemaker as this may cause an interference. Laser:At The Whiteley Clinic, we use an Nd:YAG laser. This
has revolutionised our treatment of verrucas - particularly verrucas
that have been resistant to other treatments. It has been so successful
we now recommend it as our treatment of choice. Conclusion:Your podiatrist or chiropodist will assess your
verruca to see firstly whether it is appropriate to treat, and if so,
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