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Cryosurgery

Cryosurgery, also called cryotherapy, uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissues in the body, such as tumors. It is used to treat cancers and precancerous lesions of the skin, and it is primarily used to treat prostate cancer. This surgery most often uses liquid nitrogen, although argon and carbon dioxide may also be used.

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Is surgery the only option for cervical erosion?

Query: Hi doctor, I did my pap smear test yesterday and transvaginal ultrasound. I had scanty periods issue and usually lasted only two days or so and then spotted for four to five days. Hence, I underwent the test doctor. After checking myself for a pap smear, my doctor told me that I have bleeding inside...  Read Full »


Dr. Monica Mathur

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your pap smear report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The report shows that there are no signs of malignancy as such. The second thing is there is a fungal infection that is Candida albicans. Now there are two things to be treated first...  Read Full »

Can skin tags be removed with cream or any topical medicine?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a small pimple-like skin tag grown under my beard. It is bleeding when trimmed. I do not have any pain or irritation, and also there is no discharge. Could you suggest any cream or medicine to get rid of it? Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Shama Naaz

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures you sent. The growth looks like a wart (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). Please send a clear, focused photograph with a camera flash on of the lesion. For now, I suggest you apply topical Tretinoin cream on the spot at ...  Read Full »

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