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Mrs. Justine Marie Wood, ARNP is a nurse in Davenport, IA specializing in family medicine. Mrs. Justine Marie Wood, ARNP is affiliated with University of Iowa Health Care and IOWA PHYSICIANS CLINIC MEDICAL FOUNDATION.
2705 E 53rd Street
Davenport, IA 52807
56 Cedar Street
Tipton, IA 52772
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.
She is certified by the FNP-C, American Association of Nurse Practitioners and has a state license in Iowa.
Board Certification: FNP-C, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Licensed In: Iowa
Mrs. Justine Marie Wood, ARNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Mrs. Justine Marie Wood, ARNP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 38 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Mrs. Justine Marie Wood, ARNP from all over the web to help you find the right in Davenport, IA.
Ms. Justine Wood's specialty is family medicine. These areas are among Ms. Wood's clinical interests: primary care, cryotherapy, and mole removal. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is professionally affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.
