Warts and verrucas are small lumps that grow on the skin. They can develop in a range of sizes and across the body, though tend to be more common on the hands and feet.

A vast majority of people will experience warts at some stage of their life, and while they will eventually go away by themselves this can sometimes take years. Warts and verrucas can be inconvenient, in some cases causing itchiness or pain. Verrucas are more likely to be sore, like standing on a pin.

Likewise, although they are a common issue some individuals may find warts embarrassing or unsightly if they appear on prominent parts of the body. In addition to removing warts that have already appeared, wart removal is a useful way of preventing the further spread of warts and verrucas to other areas and other people.

Warts – Warts come in all shapes and sizes, often having a rough texture and firm, raised composition. They are usually round in shape, however some can be long and thin and differ in size from less than 1mm to over 1cm in width. Warts can appear either singularly or in clusters. Verrucas – Verrucas are warts that develop on the soles of the feet.

They are generally flat and have a white or yellow appearance with a black dot underneath hard skin. Verrucas are often more painful than warts, particularly if they appear on an awkward part of the foot.