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What is Faulkner’s Verruca Needling?
Faulkner’s Needling is an advanced, highly effective treatment for stubborn or long-standing verrucae (plantar warts).
It works by stimulating your body’s own immune system to recognise and destroy the virus that causes verrucae — the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Unlike traditional surface treatments such as acids, freezing, or topical applications, needling targets the root cause of the infection from within, making it particularly suitable for recalcitrant verrucae that have not responded to other treatments.
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What Does the Treatment Involve?
At your appointment, your podiatrist will:
- Examine and assess the verruca and surrounding skin to confirm suitability for the procedure.
- Administer a local anaesthetic to completely numb the area.
- Once the skin is fully anaesthetised, a fine sterile needle is used to puncture the verruca multiple times.
- This action pushes viral particles deeper into the skin layers where immune cells are more active.
- The process triggers a local immune response to fight the virus.
- A dressing is then applied, and clear aftercare instructions are provided.
The procedure typically takes around 45–60 minutes, and usually only one treatment is needed — though occasionally a follow-up may be required.