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Which verruca treatment is best?

Which verruca treatment is best - Why Swift Microwave Therapy Wins the War on Verrucas



Verrucas can be a real pain, literally! Caused by a virus affecting the skin, they can be unsightly, uncomfortable and very stubborn to treat. Verrucas are mostly seen in children, and luckily their immune system usually gets rid of them without treatment within about 2 years. But in adults they can linger for 5 to 10 years, or even longer.





There are many treatment options available for verrucas, and your podiatrist will talk you through them so that you can decide which treatment option would be the best for your personal circumstances. But if you want the fastest, easiest and most effective option then look no further than Swift Microwave Therapy.



What is Swift Microwave Therapy?


Swift is a revolutionary new technology made in Britain and now used globally in the fight to vanquish verrucas!



Swift microwave therapy machine
Swift Microwave Therapy

Swift uses microwave energy to create heat in the area of skin affected. This causes something known as heat shock, and releases a protein which jumpstarts your body's natural defences and stimulates the localised immune system in the skin to start attacking the verruca.



Why is Swift the Champion?


  1. Quick treatments - each Swift application takes seconds

  2. Faster results - with an average of 4 treatments required, spaced 4 weeks apart

  3. Fuss-free - no needles, chemicals or dressings required, and you do not need to do any treatment at home yourself between appointments

  4. Precise targeting - the Swift application tip allows the treatment to target the affected skin tissues only, leaving surrounding skin unharmed

  5. High success rates - research has shown Swift to be 75 to 80% effective after 4 treatments

  6. Few contraindications - Swift is suitable for most people with a few exceptions - your podiatrist will thoroughly check your suitability at your assessment appointment, and will discuss your treatment options and likelihood of success subject to your medical history and personal circumstances.



Swift applicator tip gently applied to left big toe
Swift applicator tip

Say Goodbye to Verrucas!



So if you are tired of battling your verrucas, and fed up of applying topical treatments that are having little or no effect, consider Swift.


Swift offers a powerful and convenient solution.


Talk to our friendly podiatrists who will happily book you an assessment appointment or send you further information about treatment options. You can also click here for more information about Swift or click here for general verruca information.


Remember early intervention is the key to success, the longer that verruca has been there, the harder it will be to treat. No verruca treatment is 100% effective. So don't linger, contact us today.


Call 01614274937 or email info@mrpodiatrist.co.uk to book your appointment and reclaim your smooth healthy feet!



References:

1.           Bristow IR, Lim W, Lee A, Holbrook D, Savelyeva N, Thomson P, Webb C, Polak ME, Ardern-Jones MR: Microwave therapy for cutaneous human papilloma virus infection. Eur J Dermatol 2017, 27:511-518.

2.           Gupta AK, Wang T, Cooper EA, Conenello RM, Bristow IR: The treatment of plantar warts using microwave—A review of 85 consecutive cases in the United States. J Cosmet Dermatol 2023, 22:2729-2736.

3.           Hagon W, Hagon J, Noble G, Brenton-Rule A, Stewart S, Bristow I: Microwave therapy for the treatment of plantar warts. J Foot Ankle Res 2023, 16:37.


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