Verruca treatment options
Verruca Needling (Falknor’s Needling)
A minor podiatric procedure for persistent verrucae (plantar warts), using a sterile needle under local anesthetic to stimulate the immune system to fight HPV.
How It Works:
The verruca is repeatedly punctured, pushing viral material into deeper skin layers. This alerts the immune system, which may then clear the infection—even at untreated sites.
Benefits:
- Local anesthetic ensures comfort
- Often only one session needed
- ~70% success rate within 6 months
- Can treat multiple verrucae indirectly
- Minimal downtime; mild soreness is typical
Aftercare:
Avoid anti-inflammatories (they may reduce immune response), and don’t drive or walk long distances until numbness wears off. Full resolution can take several weeks.
Price from £200
Verrutop
Formulated for professional use; designed as a topical solution combining nitric acid, organic acids, and zinc/copper salts (Nitrizinc Complex®)
How it Works:
Delivers quick, painless mummification of wart tissue—wart detaches naturally while skin heals underneath
Benefits:
Quick and precise application using ampoules and applicator capillaries; simple dosing every 2 weeks if needed, up to six sessions
Comfortable and safe: slight tingling may occur; no scarring or pigmentation changes reported
Aftercare:
Twice daily application of surgical spirit
Price £30 per application
CryOmega
CryOmega is a cryosurgical device that delivers liquid nitrous oxide at –89°C. It's designed to precisely treat common lesions such as verrucae, seborrheic keratoses, and skin tags.
How it Works:
Achieves a lower freezing temperature than many canister systems for precise, clinical-grade efficacy with pin point prescision with the temperature of -89C
Benefits:
Cleared for 16 common lesions such as verrucae, skin tags, seborrheic keratoses, and more.
Visible results in 2 weeks*
Aftercare:
Healing is lesion-dependent; expect blistering or scabbing followed by skin renewal within 1–2 weeks. Keep the area clean and dry. Avoid sun exposure on healing skin.
Price £50 per aplication
*According to https://cryoconcepts.com/