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What are Warts?
Warts are small growths on the skin caused by a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Although frequently painless on other parts of the body, warts on the feet tend to grow inwards due to the pressure exerted on them. This causes pain and discomfort, particularly when the patient places weight on their feet. Warts typically present as a rough cauliflower-like surface with small black dots.
As warts can spread easily from one part of the body to another, or from person to person, they should be taken seriously and addressed promptly when found. Our podiatrists have found that the longer a wart has been present on the body, the harder it is to eradicate.
Doesn’t HPV cause cancer?
While certain strains of the HPV virus can lead to increased risks of cancer, the strains of the virus that cause plantar warts have not been associated with the cancer-causing strains of the virus. While spontaneous disappearance of warts does occur, plantar warts typically last for a long time, with some patients suffering from them for years without any improvement. This causes the patient discomfort and pain which could have been avoided with prompt intervention.
What options are available?
Wart lesion care will be offered based on the location and size of the warts. During consultation, your podiatrist will determine the swiftest and most effective approach. Our podiatrists utilize a range of strategies to eradicate wart tissues, with Swift® Microwave Therapy as our premier, clinically proven solution.
Swift®: Microwave Therapy for
Swift® is our premier, clinically proven solution for persistent warts and verrucas, offering a dramatically improved experience compared to traditional methods like Cryotherapy or Needling.
Swift® utilises precisely delivered microwave energy through a specialised probe applied to the skin. This unique therapy rapidly heats the affected tissue in seconds, not only treating the physical lesion but also stimulating the body’s natural immune system to clear the infection from within.
- Non-invasive: No cutting, freezing, or burning is involved.
- Zero Downtime: No need for dressings, and an immediate return to daily activities.
- Activates the Immune System: Works naturally to resolve the infection.
- Quick Treatment: Each session takes only seconds.
- High Success Rate: Backed by over 500,000 successful treatments and clinically proven clearance rates up to 85%.
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Cryotherapy
Liquid nitrogen freezes the wart tissue
- Blistering is common
- Some pain following the session
- Multiple sessions required, typically 2-6 sessions for resolution
- Approx. 3–5 days between sessions
- Safe during pregnancy
Wart Needling
- 1x time session required for majority of cases
- Minimal downtime
- Activates the body’s natural immune system
- Painless (performed under local anaesthesia)