Warts and verrucae are common, harmless, and caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They are also persistent. Many people try home treatments for months before seeking professional wart removal, and that is exactly where we can help.
What are warts and verrucae?
A wart is a small, rough growth caused by a viral infection of the top layer of skin. A verruca is simply a wart that appears on the sole of the foot, where pressure pushes it inward and makes it uncomfortable to walk on. Both are benign, but they can spread and they can be stubborn, which is why professional wart and verruca removal is often the quickest route to clear skin.
Wart removal in Westbourne: assessed first
At Southdowns Skin Health in Westbourne, West Sussex, every lesion is assessed before treatment. Wart removal here is doctor led, and where appropriate we use dermoscopy to confirm the lesion is a wart or verruca. If anything looks unusual, we refer you on rather than treat it. Safety always comes first.
How wart and verruca removal works
The right method depends on the size, type and site of the wart. We use proven medical techniques, including cryotherapy, a precise controlled freezing of the wart or verruca, and advanced electrocautery, which removes the tissue using heat energy. Both target the wart directly and are performed in clinic.
Stubborn warts and verrucae that have resisted over the counter treatments often need more than one session. We will set out a realistic plan for your wart removal at your assessment.
Does wart removal hurt?
Wart removal is generally well tolerated. Cryotherapy gives a brief cold, stinging sensation, and electrocautery a small amount of heat. A topical numbing cream is used where helpful, particularly for verruca removal on the sole of the foot.
Aftercare and healing
After wart or verruca removal the treated area is kept clean and protected while it heals. A small blister or scab may form, which is a normal part of the process. We give you clear written aftercare to take home, and advice to help reduce the chance of the virus spreading.
How much does wart removal cost?
Wart removal and verruca removal start from £200 per attempt for small, isolated lesions. Stubborn warts may need a short course. The exact price depends on the number, size and location of the warts, and is always confirmed at your assessment before anything goes ahead.
Wart and verruca removal questions
Where can I get a wart removed near me?
Southdowns Skin Health offers doctor led wart and verruca removal at Southdowns Clinic in Westbourne, West Sussex, PO10 8UE, close to Emsworth, Havant and Chichester.
Why has my wart not gone away?
Warts are caused by a virus and can be very persistent, especially verrucae on the feet. Professional cryotherapy and electrocautery target the wart far more effectively than most home treatments.
How many sessions will I need?
A single wart may clear in one session, while stubborn or multiple warts can need a short course. We will give you a realistic plan at your assessment.
Book your wart removal assessment
Have your wart or verruca assessed by our doctor led team and find out the quickest route to clear skin.
This article is general information and is not medical advice. Always have a new, changing or unusual skin lesion assessed by a qualified clinician.