Cryotherapy (Freezing)
Plantar Warts Treatment – Cryotherapy (Freezing)
Cryotherapy is a frequently used therapy to treat plantar warts. Clinically it has a proven efficacy. However it may need multiple office visits to the physician every 2-4 weeks. Physicians may apply liquid nitrogen together with a spray canister or cotton tipped applicator.
Cryotherapy is not preferred among children population because of the pain incidence. Children may also be frightened because of the application. Pregnant and breast feeding woman also should not use this treatment.
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