Abstract
Cryosurgery or cryotherapy is a surgical method that consists of application of very low temperatures to living tissue, resulting in cell destruction. It is considered a versatile treatment option for benign and malignant lesions, with rapid delivery, low cost, and lower morbidity than regular surgery. Cryotherapy may be used to treat a wide range of skin conditions, and in clinical practice, it is most commonly used for treating actinic keratoses, seborrheic keratoses, and verrucae.
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Filho, J.M., Papaiordanou, F. (2018). Cryotherapy for Cosmetic Procedures. In: Issa, M., Tamura, B. (eds) Chemical and Physical Procedures. Clinical Approaches and Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology, vol 2. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16805-0_21
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