What are you looking at in the pharmacy?
Warts and verrucas are common and most people will have one at least once in their lifetime. They are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) leading to an infection on the skin. The infection causes the skin to overgrow and thicken - this is how the wart forms. They are harmless but can be uncomfortable and unsightly.1
Warts are usually diagnosed by appearance - and they come in an array of different shapes and sizes. In the pharmacy it is important to be confident in recognising different skin ailments. Warts can be found anywhere on the body including soles of the feet (when they are known as verrucas), hands and the face. You may need to identify warts and verrucas in the pharmacy - do you know what you are looking for?
Below are 4 different types of wart that you should be aware of:
Job number: END-2019-0302 Date of preparation: July 2019