London Dermatology Unit provides specialist treatment for skin conditions such as warts. Warts are small, rough lumps or growths that develop on the skin, most commonly on the hand, knees and feet.
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London Dermatology Unit provides specialist treatment for skin conditions such as warts. Warts are small, rough lumps or growths that develop on the skin, most commonly on the hand, knees and feet.
Warts range in size from 1mm to 1cm across. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) which promotes an excess of keratin to develop in the top layer of skin.
They can be spread from person to person through direct personal contact or contaminated objects such as towels, shoes, socks and the floors surrounding swimming pools and in communal changing areas. Most people will have warts at some point in their life but they are mainly harmless and recede over time, although this can take months or even years.
Creams, gels, freezing sprays and medicated plasters can be used but a GP may recommend you see a dermatologist for expert assessment.
A stubborn wart or verruca can be surgically removed by scraping it away with a small, spoon-shaped tool, or with electrosurgery which uses an electrical current to burn it away. A dermatologist may also recommend stronger creams.
These are flat-topped, rough patches of skin that can be pigmented or even appear black. They appear to be stuck onto the skin and develop from a velvety texture to a granular feel and appearance. Their presence and frequency increases with age and seborrheic warts are believed to be a degenerative condition and their likelihood can be accelerated by exposure to the sun. This can cause irritation, pain and embarrassment, particularly as they can appear on the face and the torso, and although benign they can be removed by a dermatologist.
If you would like to know more about our warts treatment then contact us today by phone on 0203 370 1026 or email [email protected].
Our London-based Dermatology Unit is led by the UK’s top dermatology specialists. We offer consultation, diagnosis and treatment of all types of skin conditions in clean, comfortable surroundings.
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If you are self-paying you don’t need a referral from your GP for a consultation. You can simply refer yourself* and book an appointment.
If you have health insurance (e.g. Bupa, Axa Health, Aviva), you will need to contact your insurer to get authorisation before any treatment, and in most cases you will also require a referral letter from your GP.
If you are not registered with a GP, we have an in-house private GP practice you can use. Alternatively, we can suggest the most appropriate course of action for you to take, given your location and individual circumstances.
*Please note – for investigations such as X-rays and MRIs, a referral will be required. However, we may be able to arrange this for you through our on-site private GP.
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