Six Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Ignore a Verruca

'It's just a verruca – it can't be that serious, can it?'

'I don't think I have time to deal with it right now.'

'Perhaps if I just ignore it, it'll go away...'

When a verruca initially appears, some people have ideas like this. Instead of dealing with this foot problem, they may try to ignore it.

If you have one, it's possible that you don't think it deserves much attention and aren't in a hurry to do anything about it. However, as we'll explain, there are a number of reasons why you should seek a Podiatrist or Chiropodist in Harborne, Birmingham for a professional verruca treatment sooner rather than later.

A viral infection is to blame!

Warts that form on the bottoms of your feet are known as verrucas (or verrucae). Plantar warts are a phrase used by chiropodists in Harborne, Birmingham to describe them (plantar is a medical term for the sole).

They are rough, spherical, and white or yellow in colour. Verrucas, unlike corns and calluses, have microscopic blood vessels that appear as black spots.

Various strains of the Human Papillomavirus produce verruca infections (HPV). It can readily penetrate the sole of the foot through a break in the skin.

They may simply be a few centimetres wide at initially, making them easy to notice or dismiss. However, our Birmingham chiropody experts advise that you inspect your feet on a regular basis and don't ignore a verruca for six reasons.

  1. Verrucas Usually Get Worse

    If left untreated, they may continue to grow. It could grow to be over a centimetre wide and surrounded or covered by hard skin, making it a genuine annoyance.

    The pressure you apply to it while standing or moving may eventually push the verruca deeper into your foot.

  2. They Can Multiply

    The skin around the verruca can also become infected, especially if you scratch it (warts often itch). So if you don't deal with it right away, you can wind up with a bunch of them.

    This is known as mosaic warts, and they're more difficult to remove than a single wart.

  3. Verrucas Cause Foot Pain

    Many sufferers are familiar with foot pain, soreness, and tenderness, especially when weight-bearing areas, such as the ball of the foot, are infected.

    Consider how painful it is to stand, walk, or run with a verruca that has spread across – and into – the bottom of your foot. The pain is described by the NHS as "like standing on a needle."

    It's no surprise that some people who have verrucas limp or have issues with their posture, joints, and muscles.

  4. Verrucas Make Staying Active Difficult

    A painful verruca makes simple tasks like mounting the stairs difficult. Your desire to participate in sports or go to the gym is likely to wane. You'll also find it tough to experience all of London's amazing attractions.

    Adopting a sedentary lifestyle in an attempt to alleviate pain isn't the answer — it could be harmful to your health.

    Why let an untreated verruca hold you back when you can visit our chiropody experts in Harborne instead?

  5. Verruca Infections Spread Easily

    You may unknowingly spread the illness if you touch your verruca then another portion of your foot.

    Furthermore, it is all too easy to spread the infection to others. Skin-to-skin contact and contaminated surfaces are also ways for the virus to spread. Verruca hotspots can be found anywhere, from towels to swimming pool tiles. Skin that is damaged or wet is especially sensitive.

    Shower shoes and not sharing towels are two strategies to prevent the verruca virus from spreading. However, until the virus is removed, there will be a risk.

  6. Verruca Treatment is More Effective than Ever

    Without treatment, there's no guarantee that verrucas will go away; some can last for years.

    Professional verruca treatments by our chiropodist in Harborne are more effective than ever before and far superior to over-the-counter remedies.

    Our qualified chiropodists in Harborne perform the following services:

    Strong acid-based treatments – Infected skin cells are destroyed by the acid.

    Cryotherapy – Infected cells are frozen to cause them to rupture. The virus enters your bloodstream, where your immune system fights it.

    Verruca needling – A sterilised needle is used to penetrate the verruca. This exposes the virus to your adipose tissue, which is dense with infection-fighting immune regulators.

    Swift microwave treatment – Infected cells are heated and destroyed by a microwave-emitting probe.

Verruca Treatment at The Podiatry Clinics Harborne, Birmingham

Visit our chiropodist in Harborne and we’ll find the best verruca treatment option for you and treat the problem, so you can get back to doing the things you love.

Contact us: 0121 285 5656 Email: hello@thepodiatryclinics.co.uk

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