What are Verrucae?

A verruca is simply a small skin lesion that is usually found on the soles of your feet, though they can also appear around the toes. Verrucae are usually approximately 1cm in diameter but can be larger. In the early stages, verrucae looks like small, dark, puncture marks but later turns grey or brown.

Verrucae may become rough and bumpy with a cauliflower-like appearance and may develop a black spot in the middle, which is caused by bleeding. Verrucae can grow up to half an inch in diameter and may spread into a cluster of small warts surrounding it, this is called a Mosaic Wart.

Verrucae are caused by the human papiloma virus (HPV). Verrucae virus is very contagious, but can only be caught by direct contact. It thrives in warm, moist environments such as swimming pools, changing room floors and bathrooms.

So if an verrucae infected bare foot walks across the poolside, it may release virus-infected cells onto the floor. If you then walk on the same floor, you can pick the virus up, especially if you have any small or invisible cuts and abrasions that make it even easier for the virus to penetrate. You could also catch the virus from an infected towel.

Treatments for Verrucae includes: Cryotherapy, Electrosurgery, Excisional surgery, Laser surgery

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