What are verrucas and warts?
Verrucas and warts are small lumps that form on the skin and are a very common skin complaint that most people will experience at some point in their lives. Both warts and verrucas are usually harmless but can be unsightly or cause slight discomfort.
Verrucas
Verrucas (also known as plantar warts) are small warts that occur on the soles of the feet. They are caused by a contagious infection known as human papilloma virus (HPV) which causes the skin to over-grow and thicken creating a growth. Verrucas often grow on the weightbearing areas of the foot and can vary in size, from a few millimetres to more than a centimetre. They have a rough appearance with small black dots in the centre and can cause some discomfort when weight is placed upon them.
Warts
Warts are small lumps of tougher skin that often develop on the hands and feet. They can vary in appearance and may appear individually or in clusters. They are non-cancerous, but can resemble certain types of cancers so it can be important to get them checked by a doctor if you are unsure. Warts tend to affect children and teenagers more than adults. Common warts are firm to touch and usually are round or oval shaped. The surface is usually rough and irregular – similar to the texture of a cauliflower and they tend to develop on the knuckles, fingers and knees.
What causes verrucas and warts?
Both verrucas and warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) which is contagious and spreads from contaminated surfaces or through close skin contact. It’s common to catch them in places such as communal showers, changing rooms and floors around swimming pools.
You can prevent catching warts and verrucas by:
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Washing your hands after touching a wart or verruca
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Change your socks daily if you have a verruca
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Cover warts and verrucas with a plaster when swimming
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Take care not to cut a wart when shaving
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Avoid sharing towels, flannels, socks or shoes if you have a wart or verruca
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Do not bite your nails or touch your mouth if your fingers have warts
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Do not walk barefoot in public places if you have a verruca
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Avoid scratching or picking a wart
How does ActiFreeze Verruca and Wart Remover work?
Peditech Actifreeze has been designed to be simple, precise and safe to ensure a quick and easy removal of verrucas and warts. The specially designed cap precisely encloses the wart or verruca and freezes it to the core which isolates it from the surrounding healthy tissue. There is no pre-assembly required to use the product and the whole process takes just 10 seconds to administer. The freezing formula is released in a safe, pre-measured dose so there is no chance of over-applying the product or damaging the healthy skin surrounding the wart or verruca. The application process doesn’t require any contact with hands, which prevents spreading the infection. Peditech ActiFreeze’s patented design minimises the cold shock which can be experienced with freezing treatments, therefore avoiding unnecessary discomfort and ensures that this product is suitable for children.
