Natural health: How can I get rid of my child's verruca? 

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Flip flops: be sure and keep a pair on you in changing rooms to avoid warts and verucas

My 10-year-old son picked up a verruca at the swimming pool - fortunately, it’s not painful. What treatment would you recommend?

It is surprisingly common to pick up verrucae and fungal infections in the changing areas at swimming pools, gyms, and camping grounds. Since they are contagious, it is wise to wear flip-flops, slides, or crocs when using public showers, bathrooms, and changing rooms.