Andrew Clarke, Podiatrist » verrucae http://www.andrewclarkepodiatrist.co.za Podiatrist with Special Interest in Diabetes, Arthritis and Children's Foot Problems Tue, 24 May 2011 20:20:59 +0000 en hourly 1 andrew andrew Specialising in Diabetes, Arthritis and Children's Foot Problems No No Warts and All! http://www.andrewclarkepodiatrist.co.za/2010/06/01/warts-and-all/ http://www.andrewclarkepodiatrist.co.za/2010/06/01/warts-and-all/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:51:04 +0000 Andrew http://www.andrewclarkepodiatrist.co.za/?p=457 Warts or verrucae pedis,(meaning of the foot), to give them their medical name seem to be on the increase in our practice.

Verrucae are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), which commonly infects the skin. It affects the lower layers of the skin and causes a change in the growth pattern of the skin which results in a small tumour. However, this tumour is BENIGN!

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