Verrucae (or warts) are more than just a nuisance — they can be painful, stubborn, and tricky to treat. But don’t worry, you're not alone in the fight! During your verrucae consultation, we’ll assess your specific condition and recommend the most effective treatment plan to get you back on your feet. Whether it’s discomfort, embarrassment, or just the need for a permanent solution, we’ve got you covered.

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Available Treatments

We offer a variety of treatments that work best when combined with good clinical debridement — a key step in removing dead tissue and enhancing the effectiveness of the treatment. Here’s a breakdown of what we offer, their effectiveness, advantages, and disadvantages, backed by clinical research:

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1. Verrutop

• Effectiveness: 80-90%

• Reference: Strempel, L. et al., 2019.

Advantages:

• Fast-acting, with results often seen after just one or two treatments.

• Minimal discomfort during application.

• Minimal disruption to life due to lack of pain or bruising. 

• Particularly effective for younger patients.

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2. Silver Nitrate

• Effectiveness: 60–75%

• Reference: Bachmann, R., & Puschel, J.,2018.

Advantages:

• Time-tested and effective for shrinking verrucae.

• Low cost

• Works well for smaller verrucae or early stages of wart development.

Disadvantages:

• Can cause mild discomfort or irritation after treatment.

• May require several applications to achieve complete resolution.

• Risk of scarring, especially with deeper verrucae.

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3. Salicylic Acid

• Effectiveness: 50–70%

• Reference: Morrison, A. et al., 2017.

Advantages:

• Affordable and widely available.

• Easy to use, with at-home options available for patient convenience.

• Softens the verruca, allowing for easier removal.

Disadvantages:

• Requires consistent application and can take several weeks to show results.

• Less effective for larger, more stubborn verrucae.

• May cause skin irritation or discomfort with overuse.

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4. Needling with Local Anaesthetic

• Effectiveness: 85–90%

• Reference: Jones, G. R., 2020.

Advantages:

• High success rate, with up to 90% of verrucae successfully cleared.

• Stimulates the body’s immune response to help clear the verruca.

• Very effective for larger or more stubborn verrucae.

Disadvantages:

• Requires local anaesthetic, so involves a short period of numbness.

• Can be more invasive compared to other options.

• May cause slight discomfort or bruising after the procedure.