New & Innovative Wart Treatment: Swift Microwave Therapy at The Foot Clinic

What Causes Warts?

Warts spread through direct contact with the virus, often in public places where HPV thrives. Common environments where transmission occurs include:

✔ Swimming pools and locker rooms – warm, damp conditions create an ideal breeding ground for the virus.
✔ Households – once one person is infected, warts can spread to others through shared surfaces or direct skin contact.

Why Are Warts Common in Children?

Children are particularly susceptible to warts due to several factors:

🔹 Their immune systems are still developing, making it easier for the virus to establish itself.
🔹 They are more likely to be exposed to communal spaces, such as public pools, school changing rooms, and playgrounds.
🔹 Their skin is more prone to minor cuts and scrapes, which provide an entry point for the virus.

How to Identify a Wart

Warts can appear individually or in clusters and are often mistaken for corns, as both can cause discomfort when pressure is applied. A podiatrist can distinguish between them by carefully removing any callus build-up that may be covering the wart.

Common Characteristics of a Wart

🔍 Rough, grainy texture with a well-defined border
🔍 Tiny black dots, which are dried blood vessels
🔍 Loss of normal skin lines across the wart
🔍 Pain or tenderness when pressure is applied or when squeezed

Traditional Wart Treatments: Why They Often Fail

Historically, common treatments for warts have included:

❄ Cryotherapy (Freezing) – uses liquid nitrogen but requires multiple treatments and can be painful for days after treatment with limited success.
🧪 Acid-based treatments – often cause discomfort, require frequent visits, and need careful wound care.
🔪 Surgical excision – while effective, this method can result in painful scarring and a high risk of recurrence.

Many patients visit us after unsuccessful attempts with these traditional treatments, looking for a more effective solution.

Introducing Swift Microwave Therapy: The Future of Wart Treatment

At The Foot Clinic, we use the latest Swift Microwave Therapy, a groundbreaking technology that delivers Targeted Heat Shock Therapy to eliminate warts effectively.

✅ Clinically proven success rate of 83% – the highest worldwide
✅ Non-invasive – no cutting, no bleeding
✅ Fast treatment sessions – typically completed in minutes
✅ Minimal discomfort – less painful than traditional treatments with no pain following treatment in the large majority of cases
✅ No downtime – return to daily activities immediately

Unlike traditional treatments that focus on destroying the wart tissue, Swift stimulates the body's immune response, helping it recognize and eliminate the virus naturally.

This innovative technology is exclusive to qualified podiatrists and dermatologists, and The Foot Clinic is proud to offer this advanced solution to our patients.

Click here to read more about Swift Microwave Therapy at The Foot Clinic.

Preventing Warts: Tips for Protection

While warts are common, there are simple steps you can take to reduce your risk of infection and prevent the spread of the virus:

✔ Keep your feet clean and dry
✔ Wear sandals or thongs in public areas (pools, gyms, showers)
✔ Avoid sharing personal items like towels, socks, and shoes
✔ Moisturize your feet to prevent cracks that allow the virus to enter
✔ Cover cuts and abrasions to reduce infection risk

If you notice any suspicious growths or skin changes, it’s best to consult a podiatrist as soon as possible. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent warts from becoming painful, persistent, and harder to treat.