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We received an e-mail from a delighted mother whose daughter had suffered from multiple verucae for two years.  She had tried all over the counter medication and her doctor was at a loss as to what to suggest next. 

Footessetials are hearing stories similiar to this all the time.  Verrucae are very common.  The verrucae virus is notoriously difficult to treat.  Certain essential oils are anti-viral, anti-bacterial, antiseptic and analgesic.  Blended together they have proved to be a very potent therapeutic treatment for this stubborn virus.

When the oils are being used it is not advisable to debride or remove any hard skin which may form over the verrucae.  Essential oils need to be applied at least twice per day in order for them to remain in the bloodstream and perform their miraculous work.

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Warts are tissue growths that grow on any part of the skin. This also includes the sole of the feet. A plantar wart is one that develops on the bottom of the foot. Generally the plain wart does not cause pain, but if it is a plantar wart that has positioned itself on the heel or the ball of the feet then it will be very painful.

Causes of warts
Warts are usually caused due to a viral infection of the skin and by direct contact from skin to skin. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a form of virus that makes its entry in the skin through a cut. Usually the cut is too small to be visible by the naked eye.

The places where plantar warts can be caused are public places where people walk barefoot. They include places like gyms, locker rooms, pools, salons or other public places.

Are warts contagious?
All warts, whether normal or plantar warts are very contagious. Any physical contact like scratching and touching can help them spread easily.

How do you know it’s a wart?
The colour of plantar warts is brown or grey. Usually plantar warts develop on the bottom of the foot. They have a rough surface and are flat and hard.

They can be located anywhere on the sole of your feet and are identified by small black pinpoints. If the warts develop on the top of the foot, then they have a raised clearer look.

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Skin infections are common occurrences due to the large number of viruses and bacteria that you come in contact with on a daily basis. One of the most common skin infections are warts, which can be defined as uneven lumps on your skin. The most common places in which warts occur are the hands and legs.

Warts that occur on the feet, especially on the sole can be very painful. These warts are known as verruca warts. Verruca warts are easily spread, mainly because the virus that causes them is caught by contact. Therefore directly touching a place that has been touched by an infected person could put you at risk of infection yourself.

Though verruca warts can affect anyone, they are more common amongst children. The low immunity in children against warts makes them very vulnerable to the infection. Verruca warts disappear over a period of time, but due to the pain that one faces it is better to get them treated as early as possible.

There are a number of ways in which verruca warts can be treated. One of the most common treatments is the use of cryotherapy, which involves the freezing of the warts. Freezing your verruca warts kills the virus and hence gets rid of the warts. Though effective, this treatment is very painful and hence may not be the best option.

Verruca warts can also be treatment with the help of herbal oils. The use of herbal oils not only gives your feet a soothing effect it can also clear your warts in a painless effective manner.

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Outdoor sports or other pastimes like dancing are a great way to stay fit. These are things that people enjoy doing and which at the same time can also help maintain health. However, should a person contract a skin infection like verruca warts, it could stop these extra-curricular activities completely.

What are verruca warts?
Verruca warts are caused by viral infection and can be seen on the feet and hands. This type of warts is mostly seen on the balls of the feet. Although in appearance it is very much like a regular wart, it can be even more serious. This is because a person’s body weight falls completely on the wart and this could make it more painful and sore.

What do they look like?
Verruca warts have a soft centre but look like they are flat and have a thick skin along with a hard edge. If they are looked at closely, small black spots are visible on the verruca. The spots are a result of bleeding in the warts due to standing or walking on them.

These can be contagious and can spread viruses if they break on hard floors like swimming pool or bathroom floors.

Verruca wart treatment
There are oils, medicines and ointments that make very effective verruca wart treatments. Individuals should wear sandals or shower socks in showers and refrain from swapping shoes to prevent the spread of this infection.

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Warts are tiny rough lumps that are formed on the skin. Warts are primarily caused by the human papilloma virus, which leaves the skin infected. Warts occur anywhere in the body from head to toe, with size ranging from 1mm to 1cm.

Verruca warts infect the sole of the foot. They appear similar to the warts that occur on any other body part however they are flatter in appearance. Warts are common occurrences on the body and one in every ten people in UK has warts. While they are considered harmless, verruca warts can be extremely painful as the sole of the foot is a sensitive area and undergoes pressure every time we walk or run.

Warts are passed on from one person to another therefore sharing or using similar clothing can induce the infection. In order to avoid wart formation one should not use or share towels at swimming pools or gym lockers. While swimming the verruca wart should be covered with a waterproof bandage.

To avoid the spread of infections like verruca warts, never share shoes, socks or other types of clothing or footwear. If the warts manage to infect you then consult a skin specialist for removal and treatment. Scratching the wart will only aggravate it, therefore avoid scratching. If you have a verruca wart, change socks daily and keep the feet dry and clean.

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Verruca warts are a certain type of wart that occurs mainly on the soles of your feet. These warts are like any other warts that occur on your body. The only difference between ordinary warts and verrucas are that verruca warts are flat and round in shape. This is mainly because since they are on the soles, most of your body pressure is applied on them which tends to flatten them.

Verruca warts occur on people of all ages. With children, these warts are generally small black dots that tend to cluster around a single spot. They are generally not painful. Verruca warts if not treated in time can increase in infection, causing serious problems along with a lot of pain.

Verruca warts though contagious do not spread easily, but if you have cracks on your feet or even open wounds, you are more prone to getting the infection. In order to avoid verruca warts, you have to be careful about the way you treat your feet. If possible make sure you wear some sort of footwear when you are in warm and moist areas. Avoid sharing your footwear with others as this increases the risk of infection.

Verruca warts can stay on your feet for long periods of time. If painful, these warts need to be treated so that you are saved from trouble and discomfort at all times. There are a variety of methods for treating verruca warts. The most common treatment that people opt for are natural treatments as they are less painful when compared to others.

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A verrucae is a wart which is found on the sole of the foot. A verrucae can grow to half an inch in diameter and may spread into a cluster of small warts. Verrucae are caused by the human papiloma virus (HPV). This virus is very contagious and thrives in warm moist environments such as swimming pools, changing room floors and bathrooms.

A verrucae is a viral infection whereas a corn or callus is simply layers of dead skin. Verrucaes tend to be painful to pinch but if you are unsure your podiatrist will know.

‘Banish that Blotch’ is a blend of essential oils with anti-viral, antiseptic, antibacterial and analgesic properties.

Even after conventional methods have failed, sometimes a natural remedy such as this will do the trick.

If a verrucae is situated on a weight bearing part of the foot it can become very painful. This is the reason why there is a pain relieving oil in Banish that Blotch . This works very quickly to relieve this very uncomfortable symptom. At last a natural non-chemical very pleasant solution to treat verrucae successfully.

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Varrucae and warts can look quite similar to corns. The difference between the two is that while corns delve deep into the skin, verrucae warts do not do so. The virus can enter the skin through any tiny breaks in the skin especially when the skin is very moist after swimming.  Verrucae and warts can be found single or in clusters which are also known as a mosaic wart.

The verrucae virus cannot attack the skin directly, but if the virus finds any kind of opening, it can get into the skin. Areas of common use such as changing rooms at public pools and gyms are breeding grounds for this virus.

The wart  can be painful if lateral pressure is applied to it, but getting rid of it can be a long and tedious procedure, for which one must have a lot of patience. The wart can also spread to other parts of the body such as the hands and the other areas of the foot. If one wants to get the wart treated they must go to a professional chiropodist.

For verrucae warts treatment, the most important precaution to take is to make sure that the affected areas are covered. This way, there is less chance of the wart spreading to other parts of the body. Products such as topical creams and ointments are also available to get rid of this troublesome wart. Natural applications, though, are the best form of verrucae and  warts treatment.

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Commonly found on the bottom surface of the feet, a verrucae is a small lesion, which can be tiny or up to 1 cm or larger in diameter. Usually, it is a single wart, but sometimes, smaller warts may appear around it. This is known as a Mosaic Wart. A verrucae does not attack the skin directly but a thorn or a scratch will allow the virus to enter the skin pores.

Areas of common use such as bath houses and swimming pools are places where one should be careful, as it is easy for someone to pick up the virus. Sometimes, verrucae warts may be mistaken for corns, but the verrucae is more shallow than a corn. Blood vessels that look like tiny black dots feed the verrucae. Usually they are not painful, unless squeezed from the sides or direct pressure is applied. The areas that verrucae are most likely to spread are the feet and hands.

Verrucae warts treatment can be a slow and frustrating process. Using products that contain salicylic acid is a good method of verrucae warts treatment. These products should only be applied to affected areas, or else healthy areas of skin could be damaged. During verrucae warts treatment, it is of the utmost importance to make sure that the wound is covered at all times so that it does not become aggravated and does not spread. A pumice stone can also be used to remove the surrounding calloused area.

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