WART AND VERUCCA
REMOVAL AND TREATMENT

​Safe, effective removal with CryoPen®, curettage and electrosurgery

For hands, feet and other areas • Minimal downtime​

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Warts and verrucae are small, rough growths caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) in the upper layer of the skin.

• Common warts: usually on fingers and hands; feel rough or “cauliflower-like”.

• Plantar warts (verrucae): on the soles of the feet; can be flat, painful with pressure, and may have tiny black dots (thrombosed capillaries).

• Plane/flat warts: smooth, slightly raised; often on face, shins, or hands.

• Filiform warts: thread-like projections, commonly on the face.

They are benign but can be uncomfortable, cosmetically bothersome and contagious through skin contact or shared surfaces.

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Who is a good candidate?

You may benefit from treatment if you have:

• Persistent or painful warts/verrucae

• Multiple lesions spreading despite over-the-counter remedies

• Cosmetic concern (face, hands)

• Activity-limiting foot pain (sports, standing jobs)

We do not treat suspicious, pigmented, bleeding, rapidly changing lesions without prior medical assessment. If we are unsure, we will refer for biopsy.

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Treatments we offer

1) CryoPen® (precision cryotherapy)

A highly targeted micro-jet of liquefied nitrous oxide freezes the lesion, destroying abnormal tissue while sparing surrounding skin.

What to expect

• Treatment time: seconds per lesion

• Sensation: intense cold, tingling or stinging that settles quickly

• Skin reaction: temporary whitening, then redness/swelling; a small blister or scab may form

• Sessions: often 1–3 sessions spaced 2–4 weeks apart (plantar verrucae may need more)

Advantages

• No cutting, minimal bleeding

• Suitable for most body sites

• Quick appointment, minimal aftercare

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2) Electrosurgery with curettage

For thicker, resistant or cosmetically sensitive warts, we can remove the lesion using curettage (gentle scoop/shave) followed by electrosurgery to destroy residual viral tissue and control pinpoint bleeding.

Local anaesthetic: A small volume of local anaesthetic may be used when electrosurgery is performed to ensure comfort. Numbing takes a few minutes and wears off over 1–3 hours.

What to expect

• Precise removal of the raised portion (curettage)

• Brief cauterisation of the base (electrosurgery)

• A shallow wound that forms a dry crust

• Typically one definitive treatment; occasional touch-up at 6–8 weeks

Advantages

• Immediate debulking (great for thick, painful plantar warts)

• Often faster clearance compared with topical or cryo alone

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Results & expectations

• Clearance typically appears over 2–8 weeks as treated tissue sheds and healthy skin replaces it.

• Some warts—especially plantar verrucae—are stubborn and may need combined or repeated treatments.

• Recurrence can occur with HPV; early retreatment helps.

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Your appointment journey

1. Consultation & assessment – confirm the diagnosis; dermoscopy if needed.

2. Treatment plan – CryoPen®, electrosurgery with curettage, or a combination.

3. Procedure – typically 10–30 minutes depending on number/size of lesions.

4. Aftercare & follow-up – review at 4–8 weeks; additional treatment if required.

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Book your consultation with Dr. Chowdhury to get a clear, confident plan for removal.