Verrutop is a professional, painless topical solution for treating verruca's and warts, using a NitriZinc complex to desiccate and remove lesions effectively
Verrutop is a professional, painless topical solution for treating verruca's and warts, using a NitriZinc complex to desiccate and remove lesions effectively
How Verrutop Works
Verrutop contains a NitriZinc complex, a blend of nitric acid, organic acids, zinc, and copper salts, which acts by creating a redox reaction that denatures viral proteins and dries out the wart tissue. This process leads to mummification of the verruca, causing it to detach naturally while healthy skin forms underneath . Unlike cryotherapy or chemical burning, Verrutop does not freeze or burn tissue, making it a gentler and generally painless option
Application Process
Verrutop is intended for professional use only by podiatrists or foot health practitioners . The typical procedure involves:
- Assessment of the lesion, including visual examination and medical history
- Reduction of overlying hard skin with a scalpel if necessary, which is usually painless but may occasionally cause minor bleeding
- Application of Verrutop directly to the wart using the supplied applicator, covering the lesion without excess. Re-application may be done after 15–30 seconds if needed
- Follow-up assessment after 1–2 weeks to evaluate wart elimination or repeat treatment. Treatments can be repeated up to six sessions, spaced at least 7 days apart
Effectiveness
Clinical studies report high efficacy:
- Approximately 90% clearance after a maximum of six sessions
- Average treatment requires about three sessions, with some patients responding after just one application
- Suitable for plantar, periungual, and genital warts, particularly smaller or raised lesions
Safety and Suitability
- Generally painless, though some patients may experience temporary stinging, burning, or tenderness
- Suitable for adults and children aged 6 years and older .
- Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, diabetics, or those with inflamed skin or mucous membranes .
- No dressings are required, and daily activities are not affected
Aftercare
- Dabbing the treated area with surgical spirit between sessions can help maintain dryness and support healing
- The wart will gradually shrink, change colour, and peel away, revealing normal skin
Verrutop offers a safe, effective, and minimally invasive alternative to traditional wart treatments, making it a preferred choice for professional foot care practitioners seeking reliable results for their patients