Warts are benign skin lesions caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

Our microwave treatment offers a novel strategy to resolve HPV-infected plantar warts with an aggregated clinical efficacy of 82.3% from 126 UK clinics [1]. By inducing non-destructive, acute, and brief hyperthermia within the lesions, microwave therapy modulates the immune system to detect, eliminate, and replace virally infected cells and to develop a long-term immunity against the HPV[2]. Resolution of additional untreated lesions when only a primary lesion received Swift® treatment, has been reported in 67% indicating that an induced immune response has an effect beyond the initial treatment site. This creates an advantage over ablative and lesion-specific treatments.

A typical treatment is 5 repetitions of a 2 second dose, repeated 3 times a month apart. Typically, no further self-administered patient measures are required.

[1] Bristow et al. (2022)
[2] Bristow et al. (2021)

Neurovascular corns, also known as Intractable Plantar Keratosis (IPK), are painful, thickened lesions that develop on the soles of the feet, typically in areas exposed to chronic pressure or friction. Recent reports have identified co-infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) in neurovascular corns, detected through PCR analysis[4]. This viral presence may contribute to the persistence and treatment resistance of these lesions.

Swift treatment has been shown to significantly reduce pain in patients with IPK, with results sustained for up to 18 months post-treatment[5]. Resolution of the IPK entirely may also been seen in some cases.

A typical Swift treatment of 5 repetitions of a 2 second dose, is repeated monthly as needed average.

[4] Alou et al. 2024
[5] Bristow et al. (2024)

Onychomycosis is a common fungal infection of the nails, characterised by thickened, brittle, discoloured, and deformed nails, most commonly affecting the toenails. The prevalence rate is up to 14% in North America and 24% in Europe[6]. The condition is caused by dermatophytes, non-dermatophyte moulds, or yeasts, such as Trichophyton rubrum or Candida species, which invade the nail plate and surrounding tissue.

Microwave energy penetrates the nail plate efficiently, targeting fungal organisms through localized heat without damaging surrounding tissue [7]. A Swift treatment for distal and lateral subungual onychomycosis consists of 5 repetitions of a 3 second dose, repeated every 2 weeks for 6 sessions in conjunction with topical antifungal medication.

As the microwave intervention is not dependent on a target molecule, the treatment has shown applicability to squalene epoxidase (SQLE) mutations of T. Rubrum, an azole-resistant strain of fungus.

[6] Gupta et al. (2024)
[7]  Gupta et al. (2022)

Similar to plantar warts, these benign skin lesions are also caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

Our microwave treatment offers a novel strategy to resolve HPV-infected plantar warts with an efficacy of 79.2%[8]. By inducing non-destructive, acute, and brief hyperthermia within the lesions, microwave therapy modulates the immune system to detect, eliminate, and replace virally infected cells and to develop a long-term immunity against the HPV[9]. Resolution of additional untreated lesions when only a primary lesion received Swift® treatment, has been reported in 67% indicating that an induced immune response has an effect beyond the initial treatment site. This creates an advantage over ablative and lesion-specific treatments.

Microwave energy can pass through the nail plate with minimal energy dissipation giving a further advantage over other traditional invasive treatments.

A typical treatment is 5 repetitions of a 2 second dose, repeated 3 times a month apart. Typically, no further self-administered patient measures are required.

[8] Bristow et al. (2022)
[9] Bristow et al. (2017)

AK are pre-cancerous lesions with a risk of progression to squamous cell carcinoma, they develop in highly sun-exposed areas of the skin. AK are a chronic disease with a cumulative nature and as such are more prevalent amongst the older population, particularly in men, and those with Fitzpatrick skin types I-III. The incidence rate of approximately 38% of the European and 40-60% of the Australian population is rising[10].

Swift microwave technology has been shown to be 90% effective in the treatment location for distinct thick and thin AK lesions of the hand and scalp [11]. Genetic pathway analysis indicates a shift from cancer-associated to normal skin signalling following treatment.

A typical treatment is 3 repetitions of a 3 second dose, repeated twice, one month apart. Typically, no further self administered patient measures are required.

[10] Dirschka et al. (2017)
[11] Jackson et al. (2020)

Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a viral skin infection leading to the formation of multiple individual benign papules most commonly in children (5-10%) and immunocompromised individuals, such as those with HIV.

Swift microwave therapy has been shown to activate innate immune pathways—including induction of HSP70, antigen presentation, and apoptosis—supporting lesion clearance through natural immune processes [12,13]. Given that similar outcomes between HPV-infected lesions and MC have already been observed following application of hyperthermia, Swift is again able to use the body’s immune system to resolve lesions.

Case reports in children have shown full clearance in 35 patients who had their lesions confirmed by dermoscopy and subsequently treated by Swift microwave technology.

A typical treatment is 10 repetitions of a 1 second dose, repeated 4 times, one month apart. Typically, no further self-administered patient measures are required.

[12] Bristow et al. (2017)
[13] Conley et al. (2023)

Cystic acne is a severe form of acne vulgaris characterized by deep, inflamed, and often painful nodules or cysts that develop due to obstruction and rupture of the sebaceous glands with subsequent inflammation. It occurs in approximately 20-30% of individuals with acne. Cystic acne primarily affects adolescents but untreated cystic acne may persist into adulthood[14].

The hyperthermia heating on acne has been shown to be effective in a range of devices[15]. Microwave-induced hyperthermia has demonstrated improvements in cystic lesions, offering rapid treatment with minimal discomfort or needs of patient compliance.

A typical treatment is 5 repetitions of a 2 second dose, 3 times a month apart. Typically, no further self-administered patient measures are required.

[14] Zaenglein et al. (2016)
[15] Doherty et al. (2010)

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition characterized by the development of painful nodules, abscesses, and sinus tracts. While the exact cause of HS is not fully understood, it is thought to involve a combination of follicular occlusion, hormonal influences, genetic predisposition, and immune dysregulation, particularly neutrophils [16]. The prevalence of HS is estimated to be between 1-4% of the global population, though it may be underreported due to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis.

Short-term heating of tissue to hyperthermic temperatures, can supress inflammation due to inhibition of neutrophil migration[17]. Swift microwave technology has proven ability to reach this temperature zone. Swift therapy may help reduce inflammation and pain by temporarily suppressing neutrophil migration. In a clinical case series, all minor lesions resolved, and larger lesions showed notable improvement  Swift was used as monotherapy and as adjuvant with biologics and antibiotics with the latter group showing an increased response time[18].

A typical treatment is 5 repetitions of a 2 second dose, 3 to 5 times a month apart. Typically, no further self-administered patient measures are required.

[16] Byrd et al. (2019)
[17] Choi et al. (2008)
[18] Bielecki et al. (2024)