In general, only epidermal lesions of obvious origin are treated with liquid nitrogen. This includes ordinary skin tags, and seborrheic and actinic keratosis. Utterly common and easy to treat, these lesions have no potential for malignant transformation and have relatively poor vasculature, which makes them ideal candidates for controlled, localized frostbite. This process (which can take as long as two weeks) kills the cells, disrupts the blood supply, and causes the lesions to die and fall away.

Other uses for cryotherapy include softening keloids or hypertrophic scars sufficiently to facilitate intralesional injection; treating condyloma, molluscum contagiosum, and small chondromdermatitis nodules. That’s why our skin specialist offer urgent care dermatology to address you and your family’s skin concerns quickly. Our dedicated team of physicians will diagnose and treat your skin rashes, irritants, and other skin concerns so you can get rid of your uncomfortable or unsightly issue and get back to normal. Rashes problem are generally hard to cover, treat yourself, and get worse over time. We’ll give you the fast, effective treatment you’re looking for.