Cryosurgery for Wart Removal

Although “cryosurgery” may sound intimidating, it is actually a very simple, quick and standard procedure that is used to remove a wart with liquid nitrogen. Many patients come to a dermatologist when a wart is refusing to go away on its own (even after over-the-counter treatments) or when the wart is painful or a cosmetic…

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The Skinny on Skin Tags

According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 46% of people have skin tags in the United States. Although skin tags are often small and harmless, these skin growths can be unsightly and embarrassing. Skin tags occur when a bunch of collagen and blood vessels get trapped inside thicker bits of skin. They are also…

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