Molluscum Contagiosum : Treatments
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In people with normal immune systems, the disorder usually goes away on its own over a period of months to years. Persons with a comprimised immune system (such as AIDS) may have a rapidly worse case of molluscum contagiosum. Individual lesions ma...
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Cryotherapy is a technique that uses an extremely cold liquid or instrument to freeze and destroy abnormal skin cells that require removal. The technique has been in use since the turn of the century, but modern techniques have made it widely available to dermatologists and primary care doctors.
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Cryotherapy is a technique that uses an extremely cold liquid or instruments to freeze and destroy abnormal or cancerous skin cells that require removal. The technique has been in use since the turn of the century, but modern techniques have made it widely available to dermatologists and primary care doctors.
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Cryotherapy is a technique that uses an extremely cold liquid or instrument to freeze and destroy abnormal skin cells that require removal. The technique has been in use since the turn of the century, but modern techniques have made it widely available to dermatologists and primary care doctors.
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Curettage is the surgical removal of growths or tissue from the wall of a body cavity or other surface, using a spoon-like instrument with a sharp edge called a curette. Electrosurgery is a procedure that cuts, destroys, or cauterizes tissue using a high-frequency electric current applied locally with a pencil-shaped metal instrument or needle.
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Electrocauterization is the process of destroying tissue with electricity. The procedure is frequently used to stop bleeding.
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Detailed information on laser skin surgery
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The term laser means light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation, and it uses a laser light source (laser beam) to remove tissues that are diseased or to treat blood vessels that are bleeding. Laser beams are strong beams of light produced by electrically stimulating a particular material.
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Laser surgery uses a laser light source to remove diseased tissues or treat bleeding blood vessels. The laser may also be used for cosmetic purposes, including removal of wrinkles, tattoos, or birthmarks.
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Detailed information on laser surgery and what types of surgeries may be performed with lasers
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Laser is an acronym that stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Laser surgery uses an intensely hot, precisely focused beam of light to remove or vaporize tissue and control bleeding in a wide variety of noninvasive and minimally invasive procedures.
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Laser (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) surgery uses an intensely hot, precisely focused beam of light to remove or vaporize tissue and control bleeding in a wide variety of non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures. Purpose Laser surgery is used to: cut or destroy tissue that is abnormal or diseased without harming healthy, normal tissue shrink or destroy tumors and lesions cauterize (seal) blood vessels to prevent excessive bleeding Precautions Anyone who is thinking about having laser surgery should ask his doctor to: explain why laser surgery is likely to be more beneficial than traditional surgery describe his experience in performing the laser procedure the patient is considering Because some lasers can temporarily or permanently discolor the skin of Blacks, Asians, and Hispanics, a dark-skinned patient should make sure that his surgeon has successfully performed laser procedures on people of color.
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How long after cervical laser surgery do you have to wait before using tampons or having sex?
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