Post Treatment Instructions Gotham Footcare

Wart Treatment

Compound Therapy is a procedure to treat your wart or porokeratosis plantaris discreta (clogged sweat gland) by using compounded wart-removal medication that is highly effective in eliminating most wart lesions.

The procedure may result in the following adverse experiences or risks:

• There is no specific treatment that works 100% of the time
• May be painful and cause blisters, scarring, or an open sore at the treatment area.
• It requires multiple treatments and office visits to resolve a wart.
• The part of your skin that was treated may darken or lighten.
• The wart may not completely go away or may come back.
• The wart may spread to other parts of your body.

Plantar Warts with SWIFT

After receiving Swift treatment for plantar warts, you can typically resume your normal activities immediately. Please follow these aftercare guidelines:

• No Bandages Needed: Swift treatment does not break the skin, so there’s no need to cover the wart with a bandage.
• No Downtime: You can wear your regular shoes and continue with your daily activities as usual.
• Avoid Tight Shoes: If you experience any swelling or discomfort, opt for loose-fitting shoes until you feel comfortable again.
• Follow Additional Recommendations: Your healthcare provider may offer additional guidance, such as:

- Keeping your feet clean and dry - Wearing fresh socks regularly - Avoiding direct contact with the treated area

By adhering to these aftercare instructions, you can support the healing process and ensure a successful treatment outcome. 

IF A BLISTER DEVELOPS FROM WART TREATMENT:

To relieve blister-related pain, drain the fluid while leaving the overlying skin intact. First, wash your hands and the blister with warm water and soap. Swab the blister with iodine. Sterilize a clean, sharp needle by wiping it with rubbing alcohol. Use the needle to puncture the blister from the side of the blister not into the foot. Aim for several spots near the blister's edge. Let the fluid drain, but leave the overlying skin in place.

Afterwards, soak your foot in luke-warm water with Epsom salt for 15-20 minutes twice a day until your condition improves or until your next office visit. Apply iodine to the blister twice a day to help prevent infection and dry out the blister. The more frequently you apply iodine to the blister, the quicker it will dry out and feel better. Cover the blister with a bandaid or moleskin. Use the doughnut shaped moleskin that was provided to you by your physician and place it so that it encircles and offloads the blister. Then cover the blister and moleskin with a bandaid. Aspirin or Tylenol may be used to relieve minor pain, however, if excessive pain occurs, please contact your doctor.

Normal shoe gear may be worn as tolerated Using sneakers or shoes with a larger toe box are recommended to minimize any residual discomfort. Rotate shoes, use the clean cotton or wool socks, and spray shoes and bathtubs with Lysol spray daily and wear shoes that are well ventilated.

You will follow up with your physician in one week for a quick post-op evaluation. Contact your physician or seek urgent care if you develop an infection or related symptoms such as redness, purulent discharge, fever, chills, vomiting, or nausea. If you have diabetes or poor circulation, call your doctor before treating the blister yourself.