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Alex Joseph Wood, PA is in St. Louis, MO specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). Alex Joseph Wood, PA is affiliated with SSM Health, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis, SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.
To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.
Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:
Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.
He is certified by the Drug Enforcement Administration Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants.
Board Certification: Drug Enforcement Administration Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants
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Alex Joseph Wood, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 49 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Alex Joseph Wood, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in St. Louis, MO.
These charts describe general payments received by Alex Joseph Wood, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Mr. Alex Wood practices dermatology (skin disorders) in Saint Louis, MO. Clinical interests for Mr. Wood include warts, cryotherapy, and acne. Mr. Wood is affiliated with SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He welcomes new patients at his office inSt. Louis, MO as reported by Yext.
