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¹Department of Skin and STD and Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal-576 119, India.

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Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy effectively treated basal cell carcinoma in six patients. While healing caused depigmentation and scarring, some skin color returned over time.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Oncology

Background:

Cryotherapy is a recognized treatment for various skin conditions.
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a common skin cancer requiring effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of liquid nitrogen cryotherapy using the open spray technique for treating basal cell carcinoma.
To observe the healing patterns and long-term outcomes of cryotherapy on BCC lesions.

Main Methods:

Six patients with histopathologically confirmed basal cell carcinoma were treated.
The open spray technique with liquid nitrogen was employed for cryotherapy.
Lesion outcomes and skin repigmentation were monitored post-treatment.

Main Results:

Cryotherapy resulted in the healing of basal cell carcinoma lesions in all patients.
Common side effects included depigmentation and scar formation at the treatment sites.
A notable proportion of depigmented areas showed repigmentation over a period of time.

Conclusions:

Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy is a viable treatment option for basal cell carcinoma.
While cosmetic side effects like depigmentation and scarring occur, repigmentation is possible.
Further research may explore optimizing cryotherapy techniques to minimize adverse effects.