Cryotherapy is a medical procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy skin lesions. It involves applying a very cold substance, often liquid nitrogen, to the affected area. This extreme cold causes the tissue to freeze and die, effectively destroying the lesion.
Cryotherapy is a versatile treatment for various skin conditions.
Here are some common skin problems that are suitable for cryotherapy:
- Benign Lesions:
- Actinic keratosis
- Seborrheic keratosis
- Warts (common warts, plantar warts)
- Skin tags
- Actinic keratosis
Timely referrals or suspicious lesions facilitated.