Warts
(Verrucae)
Plantar Warts Causing Pain?
Warts (also called verrucae) are a common viral skin infection affecting the feet.
They may appear as rough areas of skin and can sometimes become painful during walking or standing.
At Podiatry Medics, we assess whether the lesion is truly a wart and guide treatment based on your symptoms and goals.
Common Symptoms
- Rough thickened skin
- Tenderness when walking
- Small black dots within the lesion
- Pain when pressure is applied
- Single or multiple lesions
Treatment Options
Treatment may include:
- Professional assessment
- Debridement where appropriate
- Pressure offloading
- K-Laser treatment
- Swift microwave therapy
- Treatment recommendations
- Monitoring and prevention advice
Advanced Verruca Treatments
K-Laser uses targeted laser energy to treat verrucae while aiming to minimise damage to surrounding tissue.
Swift uses microwave technology designed to stimulate the body’s natural immune response to help treat verrucae.
Your podiatrist will discuss whether these treatment options are suitable based on your condition and treatment goals.
Can Warts Be Prevented?
- Wear footwear in shared wet areas
- Keep feet clean and dry
- Avoid picking lesions
- Avoid sharing towels or footwear
Why Choose Podiatry Medics?
Our goal is to accurately diagnose and help manage warts while keeping you comfortable and active using evidence-based treatment options.
No referral required.