If surgery is used a chiropodist will remove the verruca by scraping it with an instrument called a curette while you're under local anesthesia. The result is often a raw and painful area that may leave a scar. More often than not verrucas will eventually clear up without treatment.
What will a podiatrist do for verrucas?
Cryotherapy is the process of freezing your verruca with liquid nitrogen, resulting in your verruca falling off instantly. It is always a smart decision to choose a podiatrist to perform cryotherapy. Verruca treatment can lead to scarring, and cryotherapy can be a little painful too.
How do you get rid of deep verrucas?
The most commonly used treatments for warts and verrucas removal are salicylic acid and cryotherapy (freezing).
- Medicines. There are many creams, gels and medicated plasters for treating warts and verrucas. ...
- Cryotherapy. ...
- Specialist treatments.