The cryotherapy unit contains liquid nitrogen, which is extremely cold. Cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen) treatment of a flat wart on the hand. Liquid nitrogen can be applied by spray device, as seen here, or delivered by a cotton-tipped applicator. The white area in the photograph is the frozen, or "frosted", wart that has just been treated by liquid nitrogen spray.
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Alternatives
Other options that may be used depend on the clinical situation. Sometimes electrocautery, surgical excision, shave biopsy, punch biopsy, curettage, laser surgery, or creams containing 5-fluorouracil, imiquimod, or diclofenac may be used.


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