Verruca Removal

Verruca, or warts, are common skin growths caused by HPV infection. They can appear in various forms and locations on the body. Treatment options range from over-the-counter remedies to professional procedures, depending on the type and severity of the wart. Prevention involves good hygiene practices and avoiding direct contact with infected surfaces.

Verruca's can be removed with cryotherapy, a procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy the virus. Most unwanted skin lesions can be treated in this way, including warts, moles, skin tags and cherry angiomas amongst others.

For most lesions, cryosurgery is a permanent removal. Some lesions are harder to remove than others. In more delicate places a shorter freeze time with repeat procedures may be required to get a final result with the least damage to the surrounding skin. Therefore, a follow-up appointment maybe needed.  Please see prices for follow-up appointments.

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Types of Verruca

1. Common Warts: These usually appear on the hands, fingers, and around the nails. They are often rough, raised, and flesh-coloured.

2. Plantar Warts: Found on the soles of the feet, plantar warts can be flat and surrounded by thickened skin. They may cause discomfort or pain when walking or standing.

3. Flat Warts: These are small, smooth warts that often appear in clusters on the face, neck, hands, or knees. They can be pink, light brown, or yellowish in colour

.4. Genital Warts: These warts appear on or around the genital and anal areas and are typically transmitted through sexual contact.

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Causes- HPV Infection, Verruca are caused by HPV, which infects the top layer of skin and causes rapid growth of cells.-

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Direct Contact:

Warts are contagious and can spread through direct contact with the wart or indirect contact, such as sharing towels or walking barefoot in public places.

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Prevention

Avoid Direct Contact: Avoid touching warts on yourself or others.-

Keep Feet Dry and Clean: Especially important to prevent plantar warts.-

Wear Shoes in Public Places: Especially in locker rooms, showers, and around swimming pools.-

Avoid Sharing Personal Items: Towels, socks, and shoes should not be shared to reduce the risk of spreading warts.

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How CryoPen Works.

Cryotherapy uses liquid nitrogen or nitrous oxide to freeze the verruca.

The extreme cold causes the blood vessels within the verruca to constrict and eventually collapse.

The treated area forms a scab, which falls off, revealing clearer skin underneath.

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Procedure

1 .Consultation: A consultation to examine the angiomas and determine if cryotherapy is suitable.

2. Preparation: Surface skin is removed.

3. Application: The CryoPen is applied to the Verruca, delivering a precise dose of cryogen to freeze the lesion.

4. Duration: Each Verruca takes a few seconds to freeze; multiple verrucas can be treated in one session.

5. Post-Treatment: After treatment, the area may appear red and swollen, and a scab will form and eventually fall off.

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Benefits-

Non-Invasive

No need for cuts or stitches

Minimal Discomfort

Patients typically experience minimal pain, often described as a cold or stinging sensation.-

Quick Procedure: Treatment is usually quick, often completed within minutes.

Effective: High success rate for removing cherry angiomas with minimal scarring.

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Aftercare-

Healing Time: The treated area usually heals within a week or two.

Care: Keep the area clean and avoid picking at the scab. Apply moisturizer if needed.-

Sun Protection: Protect the treated area from sun exposure to prevent pigmentation changes.

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Considerations-

Multiple Treatments: multiple sessions may be necessary if the Verruca is large or if there are many Verruca's.

Side Effects: Potential side effects include temporary redness, swelling, blistering, or changes in skin pigmentation.

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Conclusion, Using a CryoPen for Verruca removal is a safe, efficient, and minimally invasive method. It offers a quick recovery with minimal discomfort, making it a popular choice for those looking to remove these benign skin growths.

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For more than 1 verruca, please book a consultation

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