Verruca (Podiatry)

VERRUCA REVIEW Subjective: Patient reports mild discomfort following the last treatment, describing a slight stinging sensation for a few hours after the salicylic acid application. They confirm they have been keeping the dressings dry and changing them every other day as instructed. Objective: The verruca lesion is located on the plantar aspect of the left foot, with one lesion present. The lesion presents with hyperkeratosis and visible capillary endings. After debridement, the lesion's skin line patterns are more visible, and there is slight bleeding at the site. Assessment: Debridement of the lesion was performed using a scalpel. Salicylic acid was applied to the verruca site. Plan: Follow-up appointment scheduled for 2 weeks from today, on 15 November 2024. Treatment is estimated to continue for approximately 6-8 weeks, depending on the response to treatment. At the next consultation, further debridement and salicylic acid application will be performed.