
Podiatrist - Bakersfield
3008 Sillect Avenue # 120
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 832-3600
Cryotherapy
Prolab E-Journal: Orthotic Arch Height and Plantar Fasciitis
Prolab E-Journal: Orthoses and Exercise for PTTD
Prolab E-Journal: Wedging Effect and Foot Type
Prolab E-Journal: Rearfoot Eversion and Hallux Dorsiflexion
Prolab E-Journal: Plantar Fasciitis and Orthoses
Prolab E-Journal: 1st Ray Position and 1st MPJ Motion
Prolab E-Journal: Effects of Cushioned Insoles on Knee Kinematics
Prolab E-Journal: Effects of Wedges on Plantar Fascia
Prolab E-Journal: Chronic Ankle Instability
Cryotherapy is a standard treatment for warts that uses a very cold substance (usually liquid nitrogen) to freeze and deaden the tissue. Cryotherapy can be done in a doctor's office and takes less than a minute.
During the procedure, the doctor applies the liquid nitrogen to the wart using a probe or a cotton swab. Liquid nitrogen can also be sprayed directly on the wart. The freezing liquid can cause discomfort or pain, which is why a numbing drug (local anesthetic) is sometimes used.
Most cryotherapy treatment requires return visits to ensure that the wart is completely removed.
Studies show that cryotherapy is successful about two-thirds of the time, and when combined with salicylic acid treatment, up to 78% of the time.