Welcome to City Dermatology Clinic Dubai, your trusted specialist centre for expert verruca removal.
Our Jumeirah-based clinic is home to a team of leading dermatologists and minor surgery-trained consultants, offering safe, effective, and minimally invasive verruca treatments. Whether you’re dealing with a stubborn plantar wart or painful growth, we provide advanced care tailored to your needs – all in a discreet, comfortable environment.
At City Dermatology Clinic Dubai, we provide several effective treatment options for verruca removal, tailored to the type, size, and location of the wart. All treatments are performed by experienced dermatologists and minor surgery-trained consultants in a private, clinical setting with your comfort in mind.
Cryotherapy is one of the most common methods used to treat verrucas. This involves applying liquid nitrogen directly to the wart to freeze and destroy the infected skin tissue. The procedure may cause a mild stinging sensation but is quick and generally well-tolerated. Multiple sessions are often required, especially for larger or deeper verrucas on the soles of the feet.
Electrocautery removal is another highly effective option, particularly for verrucas that are resistant to other treatments. Using a fine electrical current, the wart is cauterised and removed under local anaesthesia. This method allows for greater precision and is often completed in a single visit, making it ideal for patients looking for faster results.
In certain cases, surgical removal may be recommended. This involves carefully excising the verruca with a scalpel under local anaesthetic. It is usually reserved for larger verrucas or those causing significant discomfort. The area is then closed with fine stitches, and healing instructions are provided to minimise scarring.
Your dermatologist will assess your condition during consultation and explain the most suitable approach, including the number of sessions required, aftercare instructions, and expected recovery time.
Verrucas are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters the skin through small cuts, abrasions, or broken areas – often on the soles of the feet. The virus thrives in warm, moist environments such as public swimming pools, communal showers, and changing room floors, making these places common sources of infection. While anyone can develop a verruca, children, teenagers, athletes, and individuals with weakened immune systems are more susceptible due to frequent exposure or reduced resistance to the virus.
Verrucas appear as small, rough, and grainy growths on the bottom of the foot. Unlike warts on other areas of the body, verrucas are typically flat due to pressure from walking and standing. They often have a hard, thickened surface with tiny black dots in the centre – these are clotted blood vessels. Some verrucas may feel tender when walking or pressing on them, especially if located on weight-bearing areas like the heel or ball of the foot. In many cases, discomfort or pain is what prompts people to seek treatment.
To reduce your risk of developing verrucas, it’s important to avoid walking barefoot in communal areas such as gyms, swimming pools, and public showers. Wearing flip-flops or water shoes in these spaces can help protect your feet. Keep your feet clean and dry, and avoid sharing socks, shoes, or towels with others. If you already have a verruca, cover it with a waterproof plaster when swimming and avoid scratching or picking at it to prevent spreading the virus to other parts of your body – or to others. Maintaining strong foot hygiene and immune health also helps reduce the chance of recurrence.
At City Dermatology Clinic Dubai, we understand how frustrating and painful verrucas can be – especially when they interfere with your daily activities. Our expert-led clinic in Jumeirah offers precise, medically backed verruca removal treatments in a calm, discreet setting. Here’s what makes us a trusted choice for patients across Dubai and the UAE.
Your care is delivered by a team of experienced dermatologists and minor surgery-trained consultants who specialise in skin lesion and wart removal. Each case is assessed carefully to ensure the most effective and safest treatment plan.
We offer a same-day ‘see and treat’ service, allowing you to begin treatment immediately after your consultation where appropriate. This is ideal for busy Dubai residents or international patients seeking fast, high-quality care.
Our clinic is conveniently based in Jumeirah, just minutes from Jumeirah Beach and easily accessible from Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Marina, and other key neighbourhoods. We provide flexible appointment times to fit your schedule.
Whether through cryotherapy, electrocautery, or surgical methods, our goal is to remove your verruca with minimal discomfort and downtime. We use precise, minimally invasive techniques to help you return to your daily routine as quickly as possible – with smoother, clearer skin.
At City Dermatology Clinic Dubai, your care is led by a team of highly experienced dermatologists who specialise in the safe and discreet removal of genital warts. With a focus on patient comfort, privacy, and clinical excellence, our doctors use advanced, minimally invasive techniques to ensure effective results and a respectful, judgement-free experience.
Verrucas, a type of wart found primarily on the soles of the feet, are not only noticeable but can also lead to discomfort and pain due to the pressure exerted when walking or standing. These growths are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are highly contagious, spreading easily through direct skin contact. Common breeding grounds for this virus include wet environments such as swimming pools, shower floors, and locker rooms. Therefore, maintaining good foot hygiene and wearing protective footwear in communal areas are crucial preventive measures.
Verrucas are a common condition, affecting approximately one in three individuals at some point in their lives. They are particularly prevalent among children and teenagers due to their more frequent use of communal changing areas and swimming pools, which are common transmission sites. The spread of verrucas is facilitated through direct skin contact or by coming into contact with surfaces contaminated by the virus.
Yes, verrucas are highly contagious and can spread easily from person to person through direct contact. The virus responsible for verrucas can also be transmitted via surfaces touched by an infected individual, such as floors in changing rooms or around swimming pools. It is advisable to refrain from picking or scratching verrucas to prevent the spread of the virus, both to other parts of your own body and to others.
The experience of pain with verrucas can vary greatly, largely depending on their location on the foot. Verrucas situated on weight-bearing areas of the foot, such as the heel or ball, can be particularly painful due to the pressure applied during walking or standing. This discomfort is a result of the verruca’s growth into the skin, exacerbated by the pressure from body weight.
Verrucas are characterized by a rough, round, and flattened appearance, often forming a cauliflower-like texture on the skin. They can be distinguished by the presence of tiny black dots within the growth, which are actually small, clotted blood vessels. The size and shape of a verruca can vary significantly depending on its location on the foot, with some becoming quite large or forming in clusters.
At City Dermatology Clinic, we offer a comprehensive range of verruca removal treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our options include topical treatments, which involve the application of powerful chemicals to target and eliminate the verruca; cryotherapy, a method that uses extreme cold to freeze and destroy the verruca tissue; and surgical removal with electrocautery. Our approach begins with a surgical blade to cut through the thick skin layer, directly accessing the verruca’s root. Following this initial step, we utilise the electrocautery machine to burn off any microscopic remnants of the virus, ensuring a comprehensive removal. Our experienced dermatologists will assess your condition during your initial consultation and recommend the most suitable treatment plan to effectively address your verruca.
The effectiveness of verruca removal treatments at our clinic is high, with many patients achieving complete removal after undergoing the recommended course of treatment. Success rates vary depending on the size, duration, and type of verruca, as well as the chosen treatment method. Our dermatologists have extensive experience and utilise the latest technologies to maximise treatment effectiveness. We also provide guidance on aftercare and preventive measures to reduce the risk of recurrence. Patient compliance with treatment and aftercare instructions plays a crucial role in achieving the best outcomes.
Following verruca removal, patients can generally expect a straightforward recovery process. Mild discomfort, redness, and swelling may occur at the treatment site, but these symptoms typically subside within a few days. We will provide detailed free aftercare instructions, which may include keeping the area clean and dry, applying a protective dressing, and avoiding certain activities that could disrupt the healing process. Recovery times vary depending on the treatment method used, but most patients are able to resume their normal activities shortly after treatment. Our team is available to address any concerns or questions during your recovery.
Proper aftercare is essential for healing and preventing infection after verruca removal. We recommend the following guidelines: keep the treated area clean and dry; apply any prescribed or recommended topical medications as directed; cover the area with a sterile dressing if advised to do so, changing the dressing according to the instructions provided; avoid picking or scratching the treated area to prevent irritation or infection; and monitor the area for any signs of infection, such as increased redness, swelling, or pus. If you have any concerns during the healing process, please contact our clinic for advice.
