Ormiston Medical Practice Tynemount Road, Ormiston, East Lothian, EH35 5AB

Warts/ Verrucae

Warts and verrucae are very common, and are caused by a wart virus. They are slow growing and may gradually spread, but are not dangerous to your health. Left alone, warts and verrucae will eventually disappear of their own accord.

Recent research has shown that regular daily treatment with salicylic acid is the best way to treat warts and is more effect than cryotherapy. We therefore recommend using Salctol or Salactac every day on warts and verrucae. Please note that this treatment may have to be continued for up to 3 months.