Liquid nitrogen is a form of nitrogen that is extremely cold in a liquid state. It is manufactured by fractional distillation of liquid air. It is colorless with low viscosity and is used as a coolant in refrigerators. It is also used to remove unwanted skin and precancerous cells in the skin by freezing and drying it.
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Please suggest a treatment for molluscum other than liquid nitrogen freezing.
Query: Hi doctor, I have recently been diagnosed with Molluscum contagiosum in the genital region and was sprayed with liquid nitrogen at the dermatologist's office to treat it. I first noticed the spots a few weeks before my visit to the dermatologist. I have been with my current girlfriend for about five... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. At times in females the lesions go unnoticed. No, there is no need to check for molluscum. But, you get tested for HIV because of recurrent genital molluscum contagiosum and HIV are associated. Avoid sexual contact until and unless all your lesions are treated and ther... Read Full »