Verrucae
What is it?
A verruca is most commonly caused by the human papilloma virus, and forms a wart on the sole of the foot.
What causes them?
The virus can gain access to the skin, it is often associated with minor trauma. They are very infectious, and most common in teenage children, although anyone can have them.
How can it be treated?
You can try remedies available from your pharmacist, be very careful to read the instructions.
The body will recognise the virus at some point and they will resolve, but this can sometimes take years.
If they are painful, or are causing distress, a podiatrist can help in their treatment by using certain treatments. Due to the nature of verrucae there can be no guarantees that a particular treatment will work.