Verrucae: Assessment and Advice

Verrucae are warts on the foot caused by human papillomavirus. They may appear as a single lesion or a cluster and can be covered by hard skin on weight-bearing areas. Other skin lesions can look similar, so assessment is useful when the diagnosis is uncertain.

Do they need treatment?

Many verrucae resolve without treatment. You may wish to seek advice if the lesion is painful, persistent, spreading, affecting activity or causing concern. Treatment choice depends on age, health, location, number of lesions and previous treatment.

Mosaic Verrucae before needling and after

Large plantar wart before needling and after

Reduce spread

Avoid picking or filing the lesion, do not share files or pumice stones, cover it for communal swimming where advised, and wash hands after touching the area.

Book a podiatry consultation for assessment and discussion of self-care and clinic treatment options.

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Verruca Treatments