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Liquid Nitrogen (Cryotherapy)

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WR85-2525
Language
English
Creator
Dermatology Clinic, QE II

Liquid nitrogen is a very cold liquid. Treatment with liquid nitrogen (called cryotherapy) is used to kill skin cells by freezing them. This pamphlet explains what will happen during and after treatment, and lists signs of a possible infection.

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