{"id":549,"date":"2026-10-05T11:43:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/?page_id=549"},"modified":"2026-10-16T12:03:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T11:03:40","slug":"verrucae","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/skin-issues\/verrucae\/","title":{"rendered":"Verrucae"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"margin-bottom:-25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:15px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fb395cd6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-edd59d84\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sub><sup><strong>NHS LOTHIAN | PODIATRY SERVICE<\/strong><\/sup><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1d7549ec gb-headline-text\">Verrucae<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0844aad5 gb-headline-text\">A verruca is a wart on the foot caused by a common virus called HPV (human papillomavirus). Because of the pressure from standing and walking, verrucae appear flattened rather than raised.<br><br>They may feel like a small stone under the foot and can sometimes be uncomfortable.<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image549_3c1e52-1c:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-image549_3c1e52-1c:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image549_3c1e52-1c.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-image549_3c1e52-1c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;}.kb-image549_3c1e52-1c img.kb-img, .kb-image549_3c1e52-1c .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;object-position:50% 0%;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image549_3c1e52-1c size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"926\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/verrucae-Square.jpg\" alt=\"verrucae Square\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/verrucae-Square.jpg 926w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/verrucae-Square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/verrucae-Square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/verrucae-Square-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are verrucae?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">A verruca is a wart on the foot caused by a common virus called HPV (human papillomavirus). Because of the pressure from standing and walking, verrucae appear flattened rather than raised. They may feel like a small stone under the foot and can sometimes be uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Verrucae are harmless and often clear up on their own without any treatment. If yours is not causing pain or spreading, it is perfectly fine to leave it alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>NHS Podiatry does not treat verrucae.<\/strong> Treatment is managed at home using pharmacy products.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-549_9a70a0-da .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-549_9a70a0-da .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-549_9a70a0-da\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f17617c9\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0c07b5b6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0c07b5b6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you at higher risk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">If you have diabetes, poor circulation, loss of sensation in your feet, or are pregnant, do not use salicylic acid treatments. Use occlusive tape only and see <a href=\"#when-to-contact-your-podiatry-department\">when to contact your podiatry department<\/a> if you have any concerns.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long will it last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Most verrucae clear up on their own within two years, though some can persist for longer. Treatment can help speed this up but there is no guaranteed cure &#8211; even with treatment, some verrucae take time to resolve.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-549_3d1db1-b2 .kt-block-spacer{height:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-549_3d1db1-b2 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-549_3d1db1-b2\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can do at home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Most verrucae clear up on their own within two years, though some can persist for longer. Treatment can help speed this up but there is no guaranteed cure &#8211; even with treatment, some verrucae take time to resolve.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-bf670e87\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b3999953\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b3999953\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Salicylic Acid:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\">Salicylic acid is available as a paint or gel from most pharmacies. It works by gradually breaking down the skin of the verruca. Follow the instructions on the packaging carefully.<br><br>If the surrounding skin becomes red or sore, stop treatment and soak your foot in warm salty water (2\u20133 tablespoons of household salt in a bowl of warm water) for 10\u201315 minutes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9315b59f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9315b59f\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Occlusive tape:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\">Zinc oxide tape can be applied directly over the verruca and worn daily. It softens the verruca and can help reduce discomfort. Do not use duct tape &#8211; it is not a medical tape and can irritate the skin.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-549_8b8ecf-d2 .kt-block-spacer{height:45px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-549_8b8ecf-d2 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-549_8b8ecf-d2\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e9bef731\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop it spreading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">Verrucae are contagious. To avoid spreading to others or to other parts of your own foot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-10\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">Wear flip-flops in communal showers, changing rooms and pool areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-11\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">Cover the verruca with a plaster or zinc oxide tape when swimming or using shared facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-12\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">Do not share towels, socks or shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-13\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">Avoid touching or scratching the verruca<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-549_b6d34f-a8 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-549_b6d34f-a8 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-549_b6d34f-a8\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-to-contact-your-podiatry-department\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to contact your podiatry department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NHS Podiatry does not treat verrucae.<\/strong> However, contact your podiatry department if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the verruca turns dark purple or black<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the surrounding skin becomes red, hot or swollen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>there is fluid or pus leaking from the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you have diabetes or a weakened immune system and the skin is broken or painful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-549_d7a7b2-4e .kt-block-spacer{height:45px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-549_d7a7b2-4e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-549_d7a7b2-4e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-705cef44\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6f26059f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f26059f\" id=\"support\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"want-further-treatment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want further treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">Many private podiatrists offer treatments such as cryotherapy (freezing) for verrucae. These can be effective but usually require several appointments and are not always successful. Always check your podiatrist is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hcpc-uk.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">www.hcpc-uk.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-549_0f9a4a-16 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-549_0f9a4a-16 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-549_0f9a4a-16\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-28d34470 fsb-style-show-front alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-1c1ce466\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-ac9614f0\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ac9614f0\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 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