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Warts and verrucas

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The main symptom of a wart or verruca is a small, rough lump on the skin.

Treatments for a wart or a verruca include creams, plasters and sprays you can get from a pharmacy. A GP may also be able to remove it by freezing it.

Treatments for a wart or a verruca include creams, plasters and sprays you can get from a pharmacy. A GP may also be able to remove it by freezing it.

Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin caused by a virus. They spread easily though skin contact and touching infected surfaces.

Page last reviewed: 14/10/2020
Next review due: 14/10/2023