Cryotherapy is the use of very low temperatures for medical purposes. You may be familiar with the concept of “freezing off a wart.” The same thing can be done with AKs. The dermatologist will apply liquid nitrogen to the AK which will freeze the tissue. This may cause discomfort or mild pain. The surrounding tissue may later blister or become crusted, and the AK will come off.

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