Warts and verrucas are common viral skin lesions that can be persistent, uncomfortable and frustrating to treat. Verrucas most often affect the soles of the feet and can be painful when walking or standing, while warts may occur on the hands, fingers or other areas of skin.
At Northern Medical Practitioners in Newcastle, we offer private assessment and treatment of warts and verrucas for adults, using surgical approaches aimed at improving comfort and reducing recurrence. We treat patients aged 18 and over only, and do not offer wart or verruca treatment for children.
Warts are firm, raised skin growths that occur as a result of an infection of the skin by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Warts tend not to itch or be painful, but veruccas on the sole of the feet can be painful when walking or standing.
Warts and verrucas can be persistent and may not respond to over-the-counter treatments.
We provide private treatment for warts and verrucas in adults aged 18 and over. We do not offer treatment for children or adolescents. Many warts in younger people resolve spontaneously, and management in children is usually best handled through primary care or NHS community services.
At our clinic, warts and verrucas are treated using curettage and cautery, a minor surgical procedure performed under local anaesthetic. This involves removing the wart and cauterising the base. Treatment is usually completed in a single visit, although recurrence can occur and further treatment may occasionally be required.
We do not offer cryotherapy or topical treatments.
Verrucas on the soles of the feet can be painful and functionally limiting. Surgical treatment aims to remove the lesion and relieve symptoms. Healing time varies depending on size and location, and some post-procedure discomfort is expected.
We will advise whether surgical treatment is appropriate in your individual case.
If you are an adult considering private treatment for a wart or verruca, you can book directly for an appointment at our Blaydon clinic. Treatment is provided on a self-pay basis, with pricing explained in advance.
We also offer a free assessment of photographs, which can help confirm whether surgical treatment is likely to be appropriate before booking. Photo assessment is used to guide next steps and does not replace face-to-face clinical assessment.
Please note: we treat patients aged 18 years and over only, and offer surgical treatment only.
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We offer surgical removal using curettage and cautery, performed under local anaesthetic. This involves removing the wart or verruca and cauterising the base. We do not offer cryotherapy or topical treatments.
No. We treat patients aged 18 years and over only. We do not offer wart or verruca treatment for children or adolescents.
Local anaesthetic is used to numb the area before treatment. You may feel a brief sting from the injection, but the procedure itself is usually well tolerated. Some soreness afterwards is common, particularly for verrucas on the sole of the foot.
Healing time depends on the size and location of the wart. Most areas heal over 1–3 weeks. Verrucas on the foot can take longer and may be uncomfortable while healing. We will give clear aftercare advice.
Yes, recurrence is possible. Warts and verrucas are caused by a virus within the skin, and even with surgical removal, around 1 in 5 (approximately 20%) may recur. Recurrence reflects the underlying viral infection rather than a problem with the procedure.
No. If repeat treatment is required, it is charged at the standard rate. Because recurrence is an inherent risk of wart and verruca treatment rather than a complication of the procedure, we do not offer discounted repeat treatments. This will be explained clearly before treatment.
Many warts and verrucas can be treated successfully in a single visit, but no treatment can guarantee permanent clearance. Some lesions may require further treatment if they recur.
Yes. If you have more than one wart, additional lesions can often be treated at the same visit. Additional warts are charged separately, with pricing confirmed after assessment.
Yes, but pricing differs by location. Facial warts and eyelid warts require greater care and are priced accordingly. Final suitability and pricing will be confirmed before treatment.
Yes. We offer a free photo assessment, which can help confirm whether surgical treatment is likely to be appropriate and whether an in-person appointment is worthwhile. Photo assessment is used to guide next steps only and does not provide a diagnosis or exclude skin cancer.
The photo assessment helps us:
check whether the lesion appears suitable for surgical treatment
confirm whether location or size may affect pricing
reduce unnecessary clinic visits
It does not replace a face-to-face examination and is not used to diagnose or rule out cancer.
Please send:
one clear close-up photo of the wart or verruca
one photo taken from further away to show the location on the body
If you have more than one lesion, include photos of each.
For best results:
use good natural light where possible
make sure the image is sharp and in focus
avoid shadows, glare or heavy zoom
keep the camera steady
ask someone else to take the photo if the area is hard to reach
Clear photos allow us to give clearer guidance.
Yes. There is no charge for photo assessment or initial guidance. Any fees for consultation or treatment will be explained clearly before booking.
