VERRUCA
TO THE EDITOR OF THE PRESS. Sir, —Apropos of a Press Association telegram from Christchurch dated September 30 referring to a foot disease known as verruca, this complaint is not unknown in New Zealand, for it has been known to me duimg v the last 20 years. This disease is a deep-seated, spongy substance or tumor, and does not project much beyond the level of skin surface. When fully ueveloped the surface of the verruca is studdec. with dark red specks and the surrounding integuments are inflamed and swollen. 'ii e principal symptoms are a burning sensation in the part affected, which is very sensitive to the touch, and is attended with aching and throbbing, particularly in the early part of the day. The disease is produced by skin rupture, undue pressure or walking unequally on some prominent part of the foot. Persons who experience the above symptoms would be well advised to consult their medical adviser, for if a verruca is improperly treated it can be productive of serious consequences.—Yours, etc., P. L. BRADY. Wellington, October 3, 1936.
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Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21908, 8 October 1936, Page 16
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