Cryotherapy Method

What is Cryotherapy? Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy or cryosurgery is a highly effective freezing treatment to remove a wide range of benign skin lesions.

Our clinic offers liquid nitrogen cryotherapy/cryosurgery for:

• Removal of actinic keratosis
• Removal of seborrheic keratosis
• Removal of skin tags
• Removal of common viral warts on hands, arms, body, and feet
• Removal of genital warts, anal warts, penile warts, vulvar warts
• Removal of molluscum contagiosum
• Removal of dermatofibroma

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What are the benefits and potential side effects of cryotherapy?

The benefits of this treatment are its quick preparation time, on-the-spot application, minimally invasive nature, minimal to no bleeding, low risk of infection, limited wound care, little to no need for injectable anesthesia, and no sutures required.

Possible side effects include blistering and hypopigmentation, though scarring is rare.

Most skin lesions can be addressed in a single session, though some may need 2 or 3 treatments.

How does cryotherapy work?

Liquid nitrogen is the most effective cryogen for clinical applications.

It operates by reaching extremely low sub-zero temperatures, which leads to the destruction of lesions. The extent of damage is influenced by the cooling rate and the minimum temperature reached. Inflammation occurs within 24 hours post-treatment, further aiding in lesion destruction through immune-mediated processes.

The amount of liquid nitrogen used and the delivery method are determined by the size, tissue type, and depth of the lesion, as well as its location on the body and the necessary freezing depth.

How long does each treatment session last?

Each treatment session is straightforward and quick, typically lasting 15 to 30 minutes.

How long does it take for the skin to heal?

After each treatment session, the lesions typically take about one week to dry up and fall off, and the skin usually requires an additional week to fully dry and heal.

What precautions should be taken?

After each treatment session, apply the prescribed antibiotic cream. Clean the area gently, avoiding scratching, rubbing, or irritating it.

As the skin heals and a scab forms, refrain from scratching or peeling it. Allow the scab to come off naturally or until the underlying skin is healed and dry.

What is the cost of cryotherapy?

• The cost of each cryotherapy session starts at 3,000 THB (DF 1,200 THB + 1-3 lesions)
• 1 – 3 sessions may be required to ensure complete removal of lesions.
• Additional topical and/or oral medications may be prescribed to supplement the treatment or for wound care.
• HPV vaccination will be encouraged for those who have not been vaccinated. 
  

Can HPV infection be prevented?

Condoms don't guarantee protection from infection. This is because HPV can be transmitted by skin contact with areas not covered by condoms.

One of the best ways to protect yourself from HPV infection is to get the vaccine. The vaccine protects against 4 types of HPV (types 6, 11, 16 and 18) that can cause cancer and genital warts.

Even if you have already been diagnosed with an HPV wart, you can still receive the HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9). This is because the vaccine protects against multiple strains of HPV, including those that cause most types of cancer and genital warts. If you have been infected with one strain of HPV, the vaccine can still protect against other strains you haven't been exposed to yet.

HPV warts are caused by specific low-risk strains of the virus, while the vaccine targets both low- and high-risk strains. By getting vaccinated, you can reduce the risk of developing other HPV-related health issues, such as cancers of the cervix, anus, and throat, which can be caused by high-risk strains not associated with the wart infection. Therefore, getting the vaccine can enhance your overall protection against HPV in the future.

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