What is it?
Verruca Needling is a minor surgical procedure used for the treatment of stubborn or problematic verruca. The theory behind the method of this procedure is that when the verruca is punctured with a needle, this then pushes the viral particles deeper into the tissue, which can stimulate and immune response. The procedure is usually performed once, but can be performed a second time if the lesion is not cleared.
Who is it for?
Those with long standing, stubborn, or painful verruca. Contraindications for these procedures include, uncontrolled diabetes, those with poor limb circulation, people on certain medications and those who may have a needle phobia. This type of treatment is not suitable for children.
What can I expect?
Firstly, you will need a thorough assessment, where your podiatrist will discuss the procedure, and all the risks and benefits with you in detail. If you are a suitable candidate for needling then the procedure will be booked at a suitable time for you. During the procedure, a local anaesthetic is injected to numb the area of the verruca, after this the procedure will be pain free. The are is cleaned and then a plain needle is used to puncture the lesion multiple times until no resistance is felt. The area is cleaned and dressed with a sterile dressing and padding to offload the area. Aftercare advice will be given and you will be asked to return for a review where the lesion is re-examined.
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