Scholl Verruca Removal System 15 Plasters

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Warts on the soles of the feet are called verrucas. They’re quite common, as nearly one in three children or young people have them. They may be painful, but usually aren't harmful and generally clear up on their own. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist When treating the wart, dispose of any skin filings hygienically and do not use the emery board or hard skin removal tools elsewhere as this could spread the infection.

Warts and verrucae: Scenario: Management - CKS | NICE

Pharmacotherapeutic group: other dermatological preparations; Wart and anti-corm preparations; ATC Code: D11AFNot to be used on moles, birthmarks, warts with hair growing from them, genital warts or warts on the face or mucous membranes or to large areas of the body. Bazuka Gel, Bazuka Treatment Gel & Bazuka Extra Strength Gel are for the treatment of verrucas, warts, corns and calluses. Bazuka Extra Strength Treatment Gel, Bazuka Sub-Zero and Bazuka Advance Treatment Pen are for the treatment of verrucas and warts. Bazuka Gels contain salicylic acid. Bazuka Advance Treatment Pen contains formic acid. Bazuka Advance Treatment Pen is a medical device. Bazuka Sub-Zero is a medical device based on the cryotherapy 'freezing' technique used by doctors. Always read the label. Discontinue use and remove plaster if excessive discomfort or irritation is experienced or if sensitivity develops. Do not use same pumice stone, nail file and or nail clippers for your warts and your healthy skin and nails. Salicylic acid is readily absorbed through the skin, and symptoms of acute systemic salicylate poisoning have been reported after excessive use. Symptoms include thirst, lethargy, dizziness, tinnitus, deafness, sweating, nausea and vomiting, headache,tachyp­noea, psychiatric disturbances and confusion.

The Royal College of Podiatry

To avoid verrucas and warts do protect yourselves by wearing flip flops in communal showers. And if you do find a verruca or wart, treat at the first sign. The medicated disc contains the active ingredient which acts on the verruca, while the cover plaster is to protect the area of treatment. Scholl Verruca Removal System 40% w/w Medicated Plasters -15 Washproof Plasters 15 Medicated Discs x3Treatment options include over-the-counter treatments such as creams, gels, skin paints and medicated plasters containing salicylic acid. Cold sprays which can freeze the verruca are another over-the-counter option. Treating plantar warts can be painful, especially when liquid nitrogen is used, and can occasionally cause a blister which, on the sole, can be very uncomfortable.

verucca - Kent Community Health A guide for patients with a verucca - Kent Community Health

Most plantar warts can be managed with advice from your pharmacist and with use of over-the counter topical treatments. Sometimes treatments might need to be prescribed by your general practitioner. You should see your GP if Not to be used in patients who are hypersensitive to salicylic acid (or other NSAIDs) or to any excipients in section 6.1

The British Skin Foundation – registered as a charitable incorporated organisation with registered charity number 1171373 There is no reason why you shouldn't take part in activities such as sports or swimming if you have a wart or verruca. The chance of infection increases if your child’s skin is wet or damaged. After becoming infected, it can take weeks or sometimes months for a verruca to appear. Your child’s doctor may also freeze the verruca so that it falls off a few weeks later. Sometimes this can take a few sessions. Each medicated plaster contains 10% w/w Salicylic Acid to help remove the verruca. The skin friendly self adhesive all in one felt pad removes pressure to immediately comfort the area. Benefit