Guide To Prevention And Treatment Options For Moles

Cryotherapy

Some individuals may receive cryotherapy to treat their mole. This is a non-invasive procedure. A dermatologist will use liquid nitrogen to freeze the mole and destroy it. They will often do this for precancerous moles as well as other skin lesions. The liquid nitrogen used in cryotherapy is what allows the dermatologist to target the correct skin cells. Most patients will find that the treated area will blister and scab after their cryotherapy procedure. Patients should heal from cryotherapy in approximately three to six weeks. Cryotherapy is effective and affordable. It does not tend to cause significant pain, and it carries a low risk of infection.

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