Warts and verrucae

 

What are warts and verrucae❓

 Warts: rough lumps on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)

 Verruca: warts on the feet 👣

 Spread by contact with contaminated skin, floors or surfaces

 

What are the symptoms of warts and verrucae❓

 Raised, firm lumps with a rough surface

 Verrucae often have central dark dots and may be painful 😖

 

How do you diagnose warts and verrucae❓

 Having classical symptoms 🏨

 Skin examination 🏨

 

How do you treat warts and verrucae❓

 No treatment required if they are not intrusive ❌

 Salicylic acid lotions/ plasters

 Freezing with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) ❄

 

Why should I worry about warts and verrucae❓

 Spread of infection caused by picking the wart

 

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