Warts and Verrucas

Question 1

Warts/verrucas referral.

Answer 1

Keeps coming back
Very large or painfuk
Bleeds or changes in appearance.
On face or genitals.

Question 2

Warts lifestyle advice.

Answer 2

Wash hands after touching.
Make sure not to cut it while shaving
Cover with plaster while swimming
Don’t share towels, flannels, socks or shoes.
Do not bite nails or suck fingers with warts on.
Do not scratch or pick it.

Question 3

Verruca lifestyle advice.

Answer 3

Do not walk barefoot.
Wash hands after touching
Cover with plaster while swimming
Don’t share towels, flannels, socks or shoes.

Question 4

Wart and verruca OTC treatment.

Answer 4

Bazuka salicylic acid gel - apply thin coating once a night. Can take up to 12 weeks. >2 years.
Bazuka formic acid pen - stronger and works usually within 5 days. Apply every other day (1,3,5). Follow instructions. >8 years.
Bazuka cryofreeze - apply freezer for a few seconds. Painful. Wart/verruca will fall off within 10 days. Repeat every 2 weeks if necessary. >4 years.