Podiatry Treatments
Verrucae are a benign viral lesion which infect the outer layer of the skin. 90% of people carry Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) as part of their normal skin biome. Verrucae occur when the individual’s immune system fails to recognise this virus and keep it in check.
While verrucae can be spread between people by being barefoot in communal areas such as swimming pools and changing rooms, it’s important to understand that having a verruca does not mean you are dirty! These are harmless lesions and do not represent a lack of cleanliness in the affected person, only that your immune system hasn’t yet met this particular virus before.
Verrucae tend to be more common in children/teens as up until the age of 22, our immune system is still developing. They are also common in those who are immunocompromised due to medication or an existing autoimmune disease.
It’s also very important to understand that verrucae in children and teens can self-resolve if left untreated.
However, if the verruca is causing significant pain or embarrassment, then help is available at Feet First!
Falknor`s needling procedure is an innovative and largely effective treatment for verrucae. The aim is to break down the verruca tissue and create a controlled inflammatory response and stimulate your body’s immune system to recognise the virus and destroy it.
The treatment has been around for over 45 years and is used routinely with great success by practitioners internationally.
The procedure is completed under a local anaesthetic; this may involve various injections.
Once the area is numb, any overlying hard skin is reduced. A sterile, empty needle is used to pierce the verruca tissue repeatedly.
Once completed a light dressing is applied with a deflective pad which needs to remain in place and dry for 24hours.
It is advisable to avoid taking NSAIDs (Ibuprofen) or other anti-inflammatory medications for 48 hours to increase the likelihood of a successful controlled inflammatory response.
You will be brought back at 1 week and 6 weeks post procedure to monitor healing and to ascertain if further treatment is required.
It is worth noting that no single treatment for verruca and warts is 100% effective, and there is no guarantee that the verruca will not return.
Feel confident showing your feet off again, by improving the look and feel of thick or overgrown nails.
Feel confident showing your feet off again, by improving the look and feel of thick or overgrown nails.
Feel confident showing your feet off again, by improving the look and feel of thick or overgrown nails.
Feel confident showing your feet off again, by improving the look and feel of thick or overgrown nails.
Feel confident showing your feet off again, by improving the look and feel of thick or overgrown nails.
Feel confident showing your feet off again, by improving the look and feel of thick or overgrown nails.
Feel confident showing your feet off again, by improving the look and feel of thick or overgrown nails.
Feel confident showing your feet off again, by improving the look and feel of thick or overgrown nails.
I can't recommend Feet First enough. I was made to feel so comfortable and welcome the minute I met Romy. I had such dry hard skin on my feet that I couldn't get a hold on myself. After 1 appointment my feet are so soft and no more hard skin! Romy is amazing at what she does and is such a lovely person! Highly recommended.
I visited yesterday and was warmly met by Romy. She's friendly, professional and knowledgeable. She sorted out my feet, no discomfort, she made me feel relaxed. Ifyou're thinking of visiting, make that appointment now! Stay Cool and make your feet fit to be seen in public!! 😎
Romy is a miracle worker. I have psoriatic arthritis which badly affects my feet resulting in hard skin buildup in odd places. I arrive feeling every step I take and leave gliding on pillows. My appointments with Romy enable me to maintain my movement. I can’t recommend Romy highly enough xx
Thank you so much, I feel like I have brand new feet, first time I’ve visited and Romy removed all my hard skin and gave me great after care advice, can’t wait to visit again already!
Podiatrists are tertiary educated clinicians, trained to assess, manage and treat conditions affecting the foot and ankle. Our aim is to improve patient mobility, independence and quality of life by using evidence-based treatment and advice.
If you have any issues that involve your foot or ankle, such as a sports injury, ingrown toenail, or problems with your skin, you should contact a podiatrist. A podiatrist is a specialist in the management and treatment of foot and ankle pathologies.
A podiatrist can remove the ingrown portion of the nail, and if ingrown nails are a chronic problem, your podiatrist can carry out a procedure to permanently prevent ingrown toenails.
A podiatrist can usually diagnose the cause of foot pain, offer advice and come up with a treatment plan.
All routine podiatry management is perfectly safe to have whilst pregnant.
I am currently on annual leave to get married! I will return on Monday 26th February, when all enquiries will be responded to.
Thanks for your patience,
Romy
