Cryosurgery is a localized treatment that uses extreme cold from liquid nitrogen or argon gas to treat abnormal tissue, including cancer cells. It can be used externally on skin, such as skin tags or ...

This destroys the cancer. During this procedure you are given medicine (anesthesia) that puts you into a deep sleep. Risks and side effects include some bleeding and scabbing at the site of the ...

Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD The approach you take to get rid of acne scars depends on the type of scars and how ...