Salicylic Acid Verruca Treatment
What Does the Treatment Involve?
During your appointment, your podiatrist will:
- Assess the verruca and surrounding skin to confirm the diagnosis and ensure treatment suitability.
- Gently debride (pare down) any thickened or hard skin over the verruca to expose the active area.
- Apply medical-grade salicylic acid directly to the verruca.
- A protective dressing is placed over the site to keep the area clean and allow the acid to work effectively between appointments.
The treatment is usually repeated weekly or fortnightly, depending on the size and response of the verruca.
In between visits, your podiatrist may also recommend at-home care using a prescribed salicylic acid preparation to enhance results.
Salicylic Acid Verruca Treatment
What is Salicylic Acid Verruca Treatment?
Salicylic acid treatment is a long-established and effective method for removing verrucae (plantar warts).
Salicylic acid works by softening and gradually dissolving the hard, infected skin layers that make up the verruca, allowing your body to shed the virus-infected tissue over time.
It is one of the most widely used and evidence-based treatments for verrucae, offering a safe and non-invasive option suitable for both adults and children.
What is a Salicylic Acid Treatment?
Salicylic acid treatment is a long-established and effective method for removing verrucae (plantar warts).
How does it work?
Salicylic acid works by softening and gradually dissolving the hard, infected skin layers that make up the verruca, allowing your body to shed the virus-infected tissue over time.
Is it safe?
It is one of the most widely used and evidence-based treatments for verrucae, offering a safe and non-invasive option suitable for both adults and children.