Common Wart Treatment
What are Common Warts?
Common warts are viral warts located on the hands, under finger nails, knees and elbows. The raised, round, rough texture makes them easily identifiable.
Why do they grow?
These benign warts are caused by the human papilloma virus. The virus is spread when the skin is broken or compromised, skin-to-skin contact and often in wet conditions, such as swimming, showers and bathing. Commonly found around the nails due to cuticles tearing leaving an opening for the virus to enter.
What are the treatment options?
There are a few options when it comes to treating verrucae. Cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen), which freezes the blemish, topical products, such as salicylic acid, causing slower healing rates. Advanced Electrolysis is a form of electro-cautery, the most refined and precise method. This treatment cauterises the HPV virus, promoting healing.
What is the recovery time?
It is advisable to keep the area clean, dry with little pressure, and no filing or picking the area following the treatment. There is no obvious down time during the healing.
How many warts can be treated at the appointment?
The amount treated will be discussed during the consultation. If you have a large amount, a treatment plan will be design to suit your individual needs. Verrucae can require follow up treatments, 6 weeks apart.
What is the price of treatment?
Consultation only: £20
Treatment session: £45
*If treatment is received on the same day as the consultation, there is no consultation fee.
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Wart under the fingernail
Warts commonly develop around finger nails when the skin is broken or compromised.
Warts on fingers
As the virus develops on boney areas such as the fingers, the wart grows upwards and larger in diameter.
Warts on the thumb
Warts easily multiply if they are picked and chewed. They like a wet environment and will spread from finger to finger if the skin is open.
Wart end of finger
Warts happily develop on the tips of the fingers, as we use our hands we are increasing the blood flow to the virus enabling it to grow.