Figure 1

Liquid nitrogen—direct from spray canister (-195.8 8 ºC) or a dipped swab (much less cold)

Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy is most commonly used for: actinic keratoses, Bowen disease (SCC in-situ), molluscum contagiosum, myxoid cysts, pyogenic granulomas, skin tags, solar lentigines, and warts.

(See Image B in Punch Biopsy.)

See Topic(s):

• Punch Biopsy