Verrucas
A verruca is a wart on the foot caused by a virus. They commonly occur on the soles of the feet and toes. They can be contagious and so are best assessed by a professional…
Warts on the feet are called verruca’s and are sometimes painful if they press on a sensitive part of the foot. Verrucas are usually harmless, but may be unsightly due to the changes in skin quality around the area where a callus has developed over the area to protect the verruca.
As verruca is often contagious and as such can spread around the feet.
Often people misdiagnose corns and verrucas as their appearance is very similar. It can also be made hard to identify a verruca due to the formation of hard skin or callus over the area. Correct diagnosis from your podiatrist is essential. Many people are more concerned by the appearance of the verruca and overlying hard skin than the verruca itself.
The treatments can vary greatly depending on the size, area and discomfort being caused by the verruca. Initially, it is essential to remove the hard skin to make a firm diagnosis and begin treatment after this. Your podiatrist will alwaysgive the best advice to meet your individual needs. In many cases this can be self-care advice.
