Warts
A wart is essentially an infection in the top layer of your skin. This infection is typically the result of a virus in the human papillomavirus (better known as HPV) family. The virus penetrates the top layer of skin through a cut or a scratch. This triggers a rapid growth of cells on the skin’s outer layer, thus forming a wart. Cryotherapy for warts not only destroys the wart off at the base but also nullifies the virus, preventing the growth of warts (at least from that virus strain) in the future. It’s a straight forward, simple solution that works to freeze off warts using Cryosurgery.
Skin Tags
While skin tags can be unsightly, there is no cause for health concerns. They’re quite common and can form anywhere on the skin, however, are most commonly found on the eyelids, neck and underarms. Cryotherapy is a relatively pain-free skin tag removal solution in which the base is frozen with nitrous oxide. This causes the tag to blister and drop off after a few days. But don’t worry – removing skin tags from the body won’t cause more to form.
Benign Moles
Though it’s important to have any unusual lesions checked out by a medical professional to ensure they don’t change form over time, benign moles are unlikely to pose a health risk. Moles are typically round or oval and are often symmetrical. They tend to be just one shade, often brown or skin coloured, and will have clearly defined borders unlike more sinister lesions on the body. People utilise Cryotherapy for mole removal for cosmetic purposes only, as they typically require no treatment for health reasons.
Seborrhoeic Keratoses
Otherwise known as a ‘seborrhoeic verruca’ or a ‘senile wart’, seborrhoeic keratoses are non-cancerous, benign skin growths that appear – much like age spots – to be more prominent among older people. They can appear in a range of colours (from light tan to black) and sizes, though they will usually be round or oval. There is no known cause for seborrhoeic keratoses, though it is possibly UV related due to their prevalence on areas of the body that receive the most amount of sun exposure. Successful seborrhoeic keratoses removal can be achieved with Cryotherapy.
Cherry Angiomas
Named for their bright red colour and round shape, cherry angiomas are common skin growths that are found on both men and women. Their red appearance is caused by dilated blood vessels found inside the growth. Also known as ‘senile angiomas’ or ‘Campbell de Morgan spots’, they are not regarded as a health risk but should nevertheless be monitored to ensure they don’t change colour or shape over time. Fortunately, Cryotherapy is an effective cherry angiomas treatment method, resulting in successful removal.
Solar / Actinic Keratosis
Solar/actinic keratoses are patches of thick scaly skin that are caused by damage from the sun’s UV rays. These are often found on sun-exposed areas of the body, such as the face, lips and back of the hands. Left untreated, this skin disorder can develop into skin cancer, making it vital to seek treatment as soon as possible. Prior to receiving solar keratosis treatment, you will need to be given the all clear by a doctor.
Sebaceous Hyperplasia
Often experienced by adults who are middle aged or older, sebaceous hyperplasia is a benign condition affecting the sebaceous glands. The condition causes yellow bumps with a cauliflower appearance to appear in various locations on the body, including the face and chest. These are thought to be caused by enlarged and displaced oil glands.
Age Spots / Freckles
Age spots, and freckles, are flat brown spots that appear on areas after prolonged sun exposure. These harmless spots are made up of pigmented cells, and are more commonly found on those with fair skin.
Cryotherapy is suitable for all skin types.