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LIST OF CONDITIONS
 
VERRUCAE and Warts

Refers to wart on the foot often has a flattened appearance on plantar surface of the foot. Will appear more wart like (cauliflower) on toes and non weight-bearing areas. Caused by human papilloma virus, affect any area on the foot. Can be confused with corns and callus.


verruca SYMPTOMS

Small punctuated area on foot

Lesion with small black dots (blood vessels)

Cauliflower like appearance

Painful when pinched

Pain when walking

Foot warts


verruca CAUSES

Mildly infectious

Picked up in warm wet areas- gyms, swimming pools, bathrooms


TREATMENT of verrucae

Prevention! Flip flops

Debridement of lesion

Caustic acids

Freezing- Cryo therapy

Minor surgery

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