Conquer Warts with Confidence
Are you struggling with the discomfort and frustration of warts on your feet? You’re not alone. At Newmarket Advanced Foot Clinic and Orthotics, we understand the impact that warts can have on your comfort and confidence. Our experienced chiropodists are here to provide you with effective solutions, personalized care, and the expertise you need to conquer warts and regain healthy feet.
Take the first step towards healthier feet today. Contact us to schedule your routine foot care appointment and experience our commitment to exceptional patient care and community well-being.
What are foot warts?
A wart is a non-cancerous viral infection of the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus enters the body through a break in the skin, forming a small growth on the surface. Depending on the location, warts may appear as flat with little black dots or as fleshy bumps. Warts are contagious and can spread to others through direct contact or indirectly in moist environments such as pools and showers.
At Newmarket Advanced Foot Clinic and Orthotics, we offer comprehensive care for warts, including various treatment methods tailored to your specific needs. Removing warts can require anywhere from a single treatment to multiple sessions, depending on factors such as the duration of the wart, previous treatments, daily activities, severity, and the status of your immune system. Early detection and prompt treatment can significantly reduce the overall treatment time.
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Wart Removal Treatment Options
Warts on the bottom of the feet are extremely common and can be very stubborn, often requiring multiple treatments. We offer the following wart removal treatments, listed in order of invasiveness:
Silver Nitrate
Painless but often not effective alone; forms a black surface that peels off in about 3 weeks. Best for those with poor circulation or severe neuropathy. This can take a longer time to see results.
Swift Therapy
Uses microwave energy to target and destroy the virus, stimulating the immune system to clear the infection. Learn more about this highly effective treatment.
Salicylic Acid
Softens and loosens skin layers for easier removal. Requires consistent use to prevent regrowth or spreading.
Trichloracetic Acid
TCA is a strong corrosive acid that destroys the wart by breaking down the proteins in the wart tissue. When applied, it penetrates deep into the layers of the wart, causing the infected skin cells to die and peel away. This process leads to the gradual removal of the wart.
Cantharone
Forms a blister under the wart within 24 hours, removing skin layers and cutting off blood supply, attracting white blood cells to fight the wart.
Immunotherapy Drugs
Stimulates the immune system to target the wart virus. Expensive and not typically used for children.
Needling
Surgical procedure using a hollow needle to trigger an immune response. Usually needs only one session, effective for multiple warts, with results in about 4 months.
Excision (Curettage)
For large or stubborn warts, involves surgically removing the wart with a small spoon-shaped tool after local anesthesia.