A foot virus is commonly known as verrucae or warts. Verrucae or warts are known by health professionals as the human papilloma virus (HPV). There are over 100 HPV subtypes which can look slightly different on the skin. What is a virus? A virus is a tiny agent which can infect living organisms (host). The […]
Microwave away your verrucae & warts!
SWIFT microwave treatment for verrucae and warts Swift microwave therapy was developed as a result of its use for cancer treatment. Microwave technology has been used in medicine for over 30 years globally as a treatment for cancer. Microwaves are a form of non-ionising radiation which means that they cannot cause damage to the DNA […]
Is it a verruca?
Got an unusual lesion/spot on your foot. If you don’t like the look of it or it gives you pain, chances are that its a verruca. Verrucae or warts are caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). The hpv virus causes an excess amount of keratin to develop in the top skin layer (epidermis). The extra […]
What is Podiatry?
Podiatrists are foot healthcare experts. They are university trained to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs. The College of Podiatry. Podiatrists (formerly named Chiropodists) are the healthcare professionals responsible for delivering podiatry both in hospital and clinic settings. They study a degree course and are registered […]