Dermatology

Warts and verrucae consultation

Most warts and verrucae are harmless and often clear without treatment. We focus on whether the appearance is typical, whether treatment is worthwhile and when persistence or uncertainty warrants review.

What we cover

A clinician using a dermatoscope to examine a small wart on an adult hand

Assessment-led

Appointment25 min

ClinicsLetterbox + Belsize

StandardTriage + safety netting

What we cover

A clearer picture before any recommendation.

Location, duration, number, pain, bleeding, rapid change and treatments tried.

Impact on walking, work or daily activity and factors affecting healing.

Whether the lesion appears typical or needs GP, podiatry or dermatology assessment.

Where this care sits

Start in the right place.

Usual care pathway

Often managed conservatively in the community. Specialist review may be considered for unusual, extensive, painful or treatment-resistant lesions, diagnostic uncertainty or immune suppression.

Do not wait for a routine appointment

A lesion that is rapidly changing, repeatedly bleeding, unusually pigmented, ulcerated or not clearly a wart needs medical assessment before any wart treatment.

The Pharmacillin view

The right plan starts with understanding what matters—and knowing when not to treat.

Images are illustrative and show the area or consultation experience. They are not patient outcomes or promises of a particular result.

Your consultation

Three considered steps.

An unrushed structure gives you the information and space needed to make an informed choice.

History

We map when the concern began, how it has changed, associated symptoms, triggers and treatments already tried.

Skin assessment

The presentation, distribution and relevant health factors are reviewed, including whether the diagnosis remains uncertain.

Right pathway

You leave with a clear primary-care plan, safety-net advice or onward referral when specialist assessment is more appropriate.

Important considerations

Suitability comes first.

Treatments can take weeks or months and no method guarantees clearance.
Do not cut, burn or use strong acids on an uncertain lesion.
Diabetes, poor circulation, neuropathy or immune suppression can change what is safe on the feet.

After your appointment

Clear care beyond the clinic.

Follow the written skin-care or medicine guidance agreed during the consultation.
Know which changes mean you should seek earlier clinical review.
Persistent, worsening or uncertain symptoms are escalated to the appropriate service.

Checked against UK guidance

Read the authoritative source.

This page supports a consultation; it cannot diagnose a rash or replace individual medical advice. Guidance can change, so the source page is the best place to check the latest version.

NHSWarts and verrucas