Verruca Treatment at Feet First Podiatry Clinic, Thame

If you’re dealing with a painful or persistent verruca, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to put up with it. At Feet First Podiatry Clinic in Thame, we offer a full range of clinically proven verruca treatments tailored to your needs. Whether your verruca is recent or long-standing, we’ll help you choose the best approach to get you back on your feet.

Book your initial consultation now and take the first step toward clear, pain-free skin.

Verrucae are warts on the soles of the feet caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They often appear as small, rough, cauliflower-like growths with black dots (clotted capillaries) and can occur singly or in clusters. While some resolve naturally, others linger for months or years — often causing pain, embarrassment, or difficulty walking.

We offer four effective treatment options, each with different advantages depending on age, medical history, lifestyle, and the verruca’s duration and size.

1. Cryotherapy (Freezing Treatment)

Cryotherapy uses a controlled freezing agent to destroy verruca tissue and stimulate an immune response.

• Treatment frequency: Every 2–3 weeks
• Sessions required: Typically 3–6 treatments
• Success rate: Approximately 20%
• Best suited for: Smaller or superficial verrucae
• Discomfort: Moderate stinging during treatment, with possible blistering afterwards

Cryotherapy is most effective when used on newer or shallow lesions, particularly in younger individuals with robust immune responses.

2. Verrutop (Topical Chemical Treatment)

Verrutop is a professional-only topical solution containing nitric acid, zinc, and organic acids that denature viral tissue with minimal discomfort.

• Treatment frequency: Every 1–2 weeks
• Sessions required: Usually 2–6 sessions
• Success rate: Around 60%
• Best suited for: Patients wanting a non-invasive, needle-free treatment
• Discomfort: Mild or none

Verrutop is a useful first-line treatment, especially for children and adults looking for a simple option without injections or freezing.

3. Faulkner’s Needling (Immune-Stimulating Procedure)

This minor surgical technique involves puncturing the verruca through the deeper skin layers under local anaesthetic, helping the immune system identify and clear the virus.

• Treatment frequency: Typically a single session, with review after 6–8 weeks
• Success rate: Between 65–80%, particularly effective in long-standing or resistant cases
• Best suited for: Adults with chronic or recurrent verrucae
• Discomfort: Local anaesthetic used during procedure; mild post-procedure soreness expected

Needling is ideal for patients wanting a more definitive approach and is often effective when other treatments have failed.

4. Swift Microwave Therapy (Advanced Technology)

Swift uses focused microwave energy to rapidly heat the infected tissue and stimulate a strong, localised immune response without breaking the skin.

• Treatment frequency: One session every 4 weeks
• Sessions required: Typically 3 sessions, with review
• Success rate: Up to 83% in clinical studies
• Best suited for: Adults with persistent, deep-rooted verrucae
• Discomfort: A brief, sharp sensation during application (usually 2 seconds per site)

Swift is a clean, fast, and effective option for patients wanting a high-tech, low-hassle treatment.

At Feet First Podiatry Clinic, we provide:

• A full range of evidence-based verruca treatments
• Personalised care from experienced podiatrists
• Clear, honest advice based on clinical need
• A modern, welcoming clinic in the heart of Thame on the Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire borders.

Whether you’ve had your verruca for a few months or many years, our team is here to help. We’ll assess your condition, explain your treatment options, and develop a personalised plan to give you the best chance of success.

Feet First Podiatry Clinic
13a Upper High Street, Thame, OX9 3ER
Email: enquiries@feet-first.org
Phone: Call us or book online to arrange your initial consultation