Verrucas
Verrucas are warts that appear on the soles of the feet and are caused
by a viral infection in the skin. They most commonly appear on the ball
of the foot and are often sore to the touch. Verrucas are areas of flat,
thick skin with a hard edge around a softer centre. They are easy to ditinguish
from corns or hard skin because they has tiny black dots visible in them.
Children and teenagers are more likely to get verrucas than adults although
not all people are susceptible to them. They are usually caught from public
changing rooms or swimming pools where a foot with verrucas releases virus
infected cells onto the floor. People with scratches or cuts on their
feet are especially vulnerable. Having a verruca does not prevent you
from going swimming however it is highly recommended that you wear a verruca
sock to prevent passing them onto other people.
Verrucas will heal on their own but this can often take months or even
years so most people prefer to seek treatment. The treatment administered
often depends of the persons age, how many they have, where they are and
how much trouble they cause. Many over the counter products are available
for verrucas. Doctors will treat verrucas with corrosive solutions and
liquid plaster. After this treatment it is necessary to pare down the
treated area with a pumice stone. Another option is freezing the verruca
away with liquid nitrogen. Several freezing treatments are often required
for larger verrucas.
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