Scholl Verruca Removal System 15 Plasters

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You may need to use the treatment daily for up to three months. If your wart is becoming very sore though, stop the treatment for a few days and then restart. Depending on the size of the wart or verruca, it can take a few weeks for Scholl Verruca Removal System to work.

Read our guide to recognising the signs & symptoms of verrucas in children & find out more about the treatment options available

A good example of this is a damp floor in a communal changing area such as a swimming pool. Someone with a verruca walks across this floor in bare feet which enables the spot to release virus infected cells onto this surface. Another person then walks across the infected surface which is then transferred to their foot and result in the development of a verruca. This is a new treatment developed in the UK which uses precise doses of microwave energy delivered directly through a probe. This allows the energy to be targeted very precisely, heating and destroying the verruca. It only takes a few seconds and does not need local anaesthetic. you are allergic to NSAIDs (e.g.aspirin, ibuprofen) or any of the ingredients listed in the patient information leaflet. Suspected cancer: recognition and referral. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. www.nice.org.uk, last updated 15 December 2021 Many of these treatments contain an ingredient called salicylic acid. This is a chemical that helps to break down the skin on your wart or verruca. This triggers your immune system to clear the virus. It may provide some help in getting rid of warts or verrucas. If you decide to try a salicylic acid preparation, the following tips may help.

If you have a wart or verruca, taking the following measures may help to stop it spreading to other people. If you experience any side effects to Scholl Verruca Removal System, regardless of whether they are listed in the patient information leaflet, inform your doctor or speak to a pharmacist.

These are available as creams, gels, paint or plasters. You may need to apply the treatment for up to 12 weeks, or longer. This treatment isn't suitable for the face or genital region, for broken or inflamed skin or people with poor circulation. Talk to your pharmacist if you're unsure if this is suitable for you. Dermatology. Oxford handbook of general practice. Oxford Academic. academic.oup.com, published online June 2020

Before you start using the Scholl Verruca Removal System, you must read the patient information leaflet. All medicines, including those available over the counter, have the potential of causing side effects. However, just because a side effect is listed, it doesn't mean that you will experience it. You need to apply it each day for up to three months. Persevere - if you give up too soon, it will not work. This service is not available on the NHS. It is offered as a private (paid for) service by some podiatrists. Specialist treatments Freezing treatment can be painful. Sometimes a small blister develops for a day or so on the nearby skin after treatment. Also, there is a slight risk of scarring the nearby skin or nail or damaging underlying tissues such as tendons or nerves. It is not suitable for younger children or for people with poor circulation.Irritation of the skin may occur if the medicated discs are applied to healthy skin. Should this occur, temporarily stop using Scholl Verruca Removal System until the irritation subsides. Before applying the treatment, soften the wart by soaking it in water and rubbing it with an emery board or pumice stone to remove any excess hard skin.