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Verruca Treatment Glasgow

​AA Podiatry -  HCPC-registered podiatrists -  provide safe, evidence-based verruca treatment (plantar warts) at our Shettleston and Clarkston foot clinics in Glasgow. We assess your skin, discuss options, and tailor a plan to relieve pain and help you get back to comfortable walking and taking part in the activities you enjoy.

What is a Verruca?

A verruca is a wart on the sole of the foot caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). They can feel like standing on a stone and may develop a rough surface with small black dots. Verrucas can clear naturally over time, but treatment is recommended if they are painful, persistent, or spreading across the foot, or if you simply want them resolved.

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What does a Verruca look like?

  • A “cauliflower” or rough lesion on the sole of your foot, usually in the weight-bearing areas of your feet.

  • You might see pinpoint black dots within the lesion or rough area.

  • These clusters (mosaic verrucas) or lesions may keep returning and spreading

Symptoms & when to seek help.

  • You may first notice a verruca by experiencing pain or pressure when standing, walking, or taking part in activities.

  • Lesions that keep returning or spread.

  • If you have diabetes, circulation issues or reduced sensation, book sooner for tailored advice

Book an Assessment

If the verruca is painful, interferes with activity, is spreading, causes distress, or you have diabetes/impaired sensation and need foot care guidance. Even if the lesion is not painful it is still important to have it reviewed to ensure you get the correct diagnosis. 

How we treat a Verruca at AA Podiatry.

Verrutop is an advanced, non-invasive solution for treating verrucas (plantar warts) and other stubborn warts. Unlike freezing or surgical methods, Verrutop uses a unique Nitrizinc Complex® to gently break down the wart tissue, allowing it to dry out and detach naturally.

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Why choose Verrutop?

  • Painless application – Most patients feel little to no discomfort.

  • Safe for adults and children (6+) – A great option for sensitive skin.

  • No dressings or downtime – Continue your normal activities after treatment.

  • Quick sessions – Typically scheduled every 1–2 weeks.

Needling (for persistent verrucas)

Needling is different from most other verruca treatments (like acid-based ones that need many applications) because each attempt usually only needs a couple of visits — making it great for people with busy schedules. You can get back to your usual routine quickly.

Under local anaesthetic, a sterile needle is used to gently puncture the verruca many times. This helps bring the virus into contact with the deeper layer of skin, where the body’s immune system can recognize and attack it. Because this immune response often affects the whole body, treating just one verruca can sometimes make all of them go away.

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Important: No single treatment approach works for everyone. Many verrucas resolve spontaneously; the goal of care is to reduce pain; limit spread and encourage clearance.

When we refer / when not to treat

 - If the lesion has atypical features, rapid change, bleeding or you’re immunosuppressed, we may advise a GP/dermatology referral.

 - Certain treatments may be unsuitable during pregnancy or for specific skin conditions — we’ll discuss safe alternatives.

What to Expect at Your Appointment?

  1. Assessment: history, skin exam, and, if needed, differential diagnosis (e.g., corn vs verruca).

  2. Plan: we’ll agree a treatment pathway and home-care routine.

  3. Procedure: conservative care or in-clinic therapy as indicated.​

Why choose AA Podiatry (Glasgow)

  • HCPC-registered podiatrists with experience treating painful and persistent verrucas.

  • Two convenient clinics: Shettleston (East End) and Clarkston (Southside).

  • Clear, step-by-step care plans and realistic expectations.

  • Infection control & sterile technique in line with professional standards.

  • Friendly, local team with same-week appointments available.

Our Foot Clinics in Glasgow

Shettleston Clinic

AA Podiatry – Shettleston
1306 Shettleston Road, Glasgow, G32 7YS

Telephone: 0141 778 4400
Services: Verruca assessment & treatment, general podiatry
Access: Street-level entrance. Nearby bus routes on Shettleston Rd.
 

Clarkston Clinic

AA Podiatry – Clarkston
150 Busby Road, Clarkston G76 8BH

Telephone: 0141 644 2244
Services: Verruca assessment & treatment, general podiatry
Access: On-street parking; near Clarkston rail station.

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