About the Course
Wart infections are seen very frequently in the daily practice of medical foot care. The human papilloma virus, like other viruses, are extremely difficult to successfully treat, with many treatment modalities being aggressive and painful.
Our Verruca Masterclass discusses safe, usually painless and effective methods of treatment for many patients, particularly children, anxious and those with potentially complicated or difficult healing, such as diabetes.
During this course, we will study the human papilloma virus, and also how to recognise other possible differential diagnosis.
We will also assess when to refer to a dermatologist, and discuss other methods of treatments used, including Plasma Pen, Faulkner needling, curettage and excision, cryosurgery, caustics, Swift microwave and also a variety of over-the-counter medications. Verrutop (a Class IIa healthcare product only available to practitioners), and Spirularin VS will be discussed at length as they are safe and effective, and are quite novel treatments that can be promoted and used within clinical practice.
We will also practise the use of the capillary tube application, used to extract and apply Verrutop, and discuss the homeopathic product Thuja (pillules and cream).
During this Masterclass, we will also investigate the use of TCA (Trichloroacetic acid), which can be safely applied using either the Scholl Verruca and Wart pen.
Delegates will also receive detailed training on the use and application guidelines of safe Plasma Pen use.
Course Schedule
10am: Registration and introductions
10.30am: Interactive PowerPoint learning and discussion - HPV and identification. Use of dermatoscopes
11.15am: Coffee/tea break
11.30: Products available, what they are and possible treatment options for patients. When to refer?
12.15pm: lunch
1pm: Verrutop (Nitrizinc) - capillary application on silicone feet. TCA application using silicone feet. Applications of occlusion and wool felt cavity pads. Spirularin VS. Plasma Pen and the use of dermatoscopes.
3.15pm: Coffee/tea break
3.30pm: Q&A's, certificate presentation
4pm: Close
Course Sylabus
This course is ideal for podiatrists and Chiropodists who wish to refresh their knowledge on conservative verruca treatments.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Describe the human papilloma virus (HPV), its role in wart infections, and common differential diagnoses in medical foot care.
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Identify patients who require referral to a podiatrist or dermatologist, including those with complex or high-risk conditions such as diabetes.
Explain and compare various wart treatment modalities, including Plasma Pen, Faulkner needling, curettage, excision, cryosurgery, caustics, Swift microwave, and over-the-counter medications.
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Demonstrate safe and effective application of Verrutop and Spirularin VS, including capillary tube technique for extraction and administration.
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Discuss the use of homeopathic and chemical treatments, including Thuja (pillules and cream) and TCA (Trichloroacetic acid), with appropriate safety and application considerations.
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Apply safe Plasma Pen techniques for wart removal according to established guidelines.
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Integrate painless and patient-friendly approaches for treating warts, particularly for children, anxious patients, and those with healing complications.
Tutor
Gaynor Wooldridge, is a consultant podiatrist working within a multidisciplinary clinic in Kent. She has a passion and commitment to the field of foot health, with special interests in research, injection therapies, wound care and diabetes. She is a great believer that continuing professional development is central to the ‘lifelong learning’ approach so vital within healthcare.
Venue
This course will be held at Sir Robert Peel Hospital, Wiggins Centre, Tamworth.
There is on-site chargeable parking available and limited free parking along the road leading to the hospital.
Lunch and refreshments are provided.