Warts & Verrucas
Verrucas and warts might be harmless, but they can be painful and embarrassing. … Read More See less
Fortunately, there are lots of different ways to treat verrucas and warts at home, including plasters, gels, solutions and cryotherapy. We’ve got treatments available from popular brands like Bazuka, Scholl, Verrugon and more. If you’re looking for a way to ease the discomfort and speed up the removal process caused by verrucas and warts, these remedies are the perfect choice for you.
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Are warts and verrucas contagious?
Yes, but you can only pass them on with skin-to-skin contact.
You’re more at risk of catching a wart or verruca if your skin is damaged or wet, for example, in swimming pools and communal spaces.
If you already have the virus in your system, you can spread it to other areas of your body, like if you have warts on your fingers and you bite your nails, this could spread them to your lips.
What causes warts and verrucas?
Warts are caused by a virus known as the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).
This virus is present in the skin cells where there is a wart. HPV is a family of viruses that can affect the skin and the moist membranes of the body.
There are over 100 different strains of HPV, with different strains responsible for different types of wart.
What is the best verruca treatment?
There are a number of different options that will reduce the appearance of verrucas.
However, even if the verruca disappears, no treatment can get rid of them completely - they will simply lie dormant in your body and likely come back.
Cryotherapy is a treatment that uses liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy the verruca.
The treatment of nitrogen is applied for just a few seconds which will cause a blister to form and scab, which will fall off after 7-10 days. Chemical treatments are available on prescription only, and work to kill skin cells when applied.
What is the best way to care for your feet?
You wouldn’t go a week without showering, so we shouldn’t go a week without checking the health of our feet - they work hard carrying us around all day, after all!
Make sure that there aren’t any sores, cuts, swelling or infections, like athlete’s foot or a fungal nail.
Clean them thoroughly when you shower or bathe, but be careful not to dry them out.
Afterwards, lather them in moisturising lotion and trim your toenails if needed, as it can be painful if they get too long and become ingrown.
Finally, always pick comfortable, supportive shoes if you’re on your feet all day.
