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- Akron Dermatology
- 157 West Cedar St.
- Suite 101
- Akron, Ohio 44307-2551
- Tel: 330-535-7100
- Fax: fax 330-535-2600
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- Actinic Keratoses ("AKs")
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Cryotherapy (Liquid Nitrogen)
Cryotherapy uses liquid nitrogen to freeze skin lesions. The liquid nitrogen is often applied with a "cryo gun" which sprays a thin mist onto the skin, resulting in a white, frost-like appearance of the skin. Cryotherapy may also be applied with a cotton-tipped swab or other methods.
The extremely cold temperature kills the cells in the superficial layers of the skin. Cryotherapy may be mildly painful, particularly when applied to the face, but anesthesia is rarely if ever necessary.
A blister may form beneath the treated area, which helps to lift the lesion off the skin. It is a sign of an effective treatment.
A bandage may be used to cover the blister and help prevent the area from becoming infected.
Cryotherapy is most commonly used for removing warts, seborrheic keratoses, actinic keratoses, and other benign lesions.
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