Skin
Verrucae
Verrucae and warts are caused by a virus in the top layers of the skin. They often clear in time on their own, but they can be uncomfortable and persistent, and treatment can help.
Common reasons people come to us
- Pressure pain under the ball of the foot or heel
- Home treatments have not made a difference
- You would like to know whether it is a verruca or a corn
How we assess the problem
- 01We confirm what the lesion is — verrucae and corns can look similar.
- 02We check how deep and how long-standing it is, and how it affects you.
- 03We talk through the options, including doing nothing for now.
What to expect
Verruca treatment takes place alongside a podiatry appointment, so the treatment fee is payable in addition to the appointment fee. More than one session is often needed.
Aftercare
We will tell you what to expect over the following days, how to keep the area covered and when to come back.
Treatment options
- SwiftPro microwave therapy
- Microwave energy applied through a single-use tip. Tips are time-limited to 15 minutes; a second tip is rarely needed and carries a further charge.
- Cryotherapy
- Freezing treatment applied in clinic.
- Verrutop
- A topical treatment applied in clinic.
Fees for this treatment are listed on our prices page.
Questions people ask
Related treatments
Everyday foot care
Chiropody & podiatry
Your feet are expected to take around 10,000 steps a day — over 3.5 million steps a year.
Musculoskeletal
Children & biomechanics
The podiatrists at Brightwell Clinic have a long-standing interest in children's foot health and are members of the national interest group for podiatric treatment for children..
Nails
Fungal nails
Onychomycosis is the medical name for a fungal nail infection.
Ready to move without the discomfort?
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