This is why children are more at risk of contracting verrucaes in school changing rooms and swimming pools. Excessive moisture or excessive dryness of the skin can lead to small crack in the skin which allows the virus to enter the skin. WHAT YOU CAN DO Over the counter products containing salicylic acid may be of benefit in treating the verrucae. However, it is important that application of these products is confined to the affected area only as it may lead to the damage of healthy skin. Diabetics or patients with a poor circulation should not use these products.
Treatment can be a very slow and frustrating process.
Try to keep the wound covered at all times as it will prevent the wart from growing rapidly and spreading to other areas. You can also remove the surrounding callus with a pumice stone. It is recommended that you seek advice from a chiropodist. The chiropodist may use a variety of different medications to treat the wart. Recommend home treatment plans for you to carry out.