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Molly Thapar1, Isabella Plumptre2, Karen Wiss2,3
1Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
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Several cryotherapy techniques are used to treat benign conditions in pediatric dermatology. These include a long-tipped cotton swab, portable sprayer can ("cryo gun"), and forceps, amongst others. However, all modalities result in peri-procedural pain and often emotional distress. We present a modification of the cotton swab cryotherapy technique by making a wick from a rayon-tipped OB/GYN swab. This technique may minimize patient emotional distress, while achieving a controlled and efficacious freeze.
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