Verruca removal & daily life: pools, gym, barefoot, showers — What restrictions you’ll face?

For most patients, the biggest questions regarding verruca removal in London are not just about the procedure itself but about what impact it will have on everyday life. Will you still be able to swim? Use the gym? Walk around the house barefoot? At Harley Street Nail Specialist Clinic, we inform our patients about what to anticipate so that healing is easy and safe, without causing unnecessary disruption.

Swimming Pools and Public Showers

Verrucas are due to the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are extremely infectious in moist surroundings. Public swimming pools and communal showers are typical places where the virus is transmitted.

Following verruca treatment, whether by acid therapy, cryotherapy, or small surgical excision, avoid these areas until the area has completely healed. This avoids re-infection, as well as transmission of the virus to others.

Gym and Exercise Routines

The majority of exercise can be restarted quite rapidly, though high-impact work or barefoot activity - for example, martial arts or yoga - should be delayed until the wound has healed. Trainers at the gym are normally acceptable as long as the shoe does not come into contact with the treated area. Our experts will provide guidance according to the size and site of your verruca.

Barefoot at Home

Going barefoot within the house can seem innocent, but it raises the risk of transmission to family members. As a precaution until complete healing, we suggest sock wear or airy slippers over the treated foot. This minor precaution safeguards you as well as others around you.

Showering and Hygiene

Showering is safe, but one has to be careful not to soak or get a dressing if one is in a position. Gentle washing and complete drying after the initial couple of days can help lower the threat of infection. We give patients detailed aftercare instructions, including how to care for dressings and practice good foot hygiene once the recovery process has started.

Planning For A Safe Recovery

Restrictions following verruca treatment are transient but vital. Steering clear of communal wet areas, keeping the feet covered, and practising good hygiene all provide the maximum opportunity for success.

If you are looking to have verruca removal in London, schedule a consultation with Harley Street Nail Specialist Clinic. Not only will we treat the verruca, but we will also give you clear advice on what you can and cannot do afterwards, so you can get back to everyday life confidently.