How do you get rid of a stubborn verruca?

How do you get rid of a stubborn verruca?

British Scientists have hailed a new method of getting rid of stubborn verrucas – by zapping them with microwaves. They say the technique is far more effective than traditional methods, such as burning them with acid and freezing them with liquid nitrogen and have achieved a success rate of more than 75 per cent.

Are plantar warts verrucas?

What are plantar warts? Warts are localised thickenings of the skin, and the term 'plantar warts' is used for those that occur on the soles of the feet (the 'plantar' surface). They are also known as verrucas.

How do you treat a verruca on a child’s foot?

Peel them off Over-the-counter treatments containing salicylic acid, which works by peeling off layers of the infected skin, can also be successful when used regularly for up to three months.