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Warts on my ankle.

2015-09-03 12:05:24
I have consulted a doctor about this and he tells me i can either have electrosurgery or cryotherapy.. i don't know which one to choose..
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hi, both are accepted modalities,  equally effective, but if tissue needs to be sent for biopsy, then surgical excision is the only option , usually  done as office procedure under local anaesthesia,...for small warts

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