Verrucae
A verruca is a viral infection of the skin on the foot, a member of the “wart” family. They appear as lumps on the skin and can be painful if on the ball of the foot or from pressure of a shoe. Verrucae are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus which sits in the superficial layers of the skin,
The body does not always recognise it as a viral infection and therefore they are notoriously difficult to treat. Verruca Needling punctures the verruca multiple times using a sterile needle, pushing the viral particles deeper into the fatty skin layer initiating the bodies own immune response. Verruca needling is performed under Local Anasthetic.
Graduated from The Chelsea School of Chiropody in 1990, with a distinction in practical chiropody.
1991 worked for Haringey Health Authority, London at both St Ann Hospital out patients Department and within clinics throughout the community.