Verrucas

Question 1

Verruca - key symptoms (3)

Answer 1

White patch containing black dots
Found on the soles of the feet, toes and palms
Painful upon pressure when walking

Question 1

Verruca - causes (2)

Answer 1

Viral infection transmitted through wet, broken skin
Communal areas in bare feet

Question 2

Verruca - extra questions (5)

Answer 2

Immunocompromised?
How extensive
Any on the face?
Bleeding
Infection signs?

Question 2

Verruca - explanation

Answer 2

A very common type of wart that is caused by a virus

Question 3

Verruca - first-line treatment (product, how it works, how to use it and how long to see effects) (2)

Answer 3

Salicylic acid gel (Bazuka) - 1-2 drops per night after showering for up to 12 weeks, breaks down infected skin, protect surrounding skin using vaseline, avoid face

Cryotherapy (Wartner cryo-freeze) - pen containing liquid nitrogen used to freeze and kill the virus, apply for 10-15 seconds every 3 weeks until removed, up to 6 times, older children +

Question 4

Verruca - lifestyle (7)

Answer 4

Use waterproof plaster in communcal areas
Avoid barefoot
Avoid scratching or picking
Keep feet dry
Change socks daily
Avoid sharing towels and shoes
Avoid ductape to ‘suffocate’ virus

Question 5

Verruca - referral (4)

Answer 5

On the face
Unresponsive to treatment
Immunocompromised
Extensive