Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy of common warts: cryo-spray vs. cotton wool bud.

Background: Viral warts represent a large workload for dermatology departments. Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen is the most widely used method of treatment by dermatologists and is increasingly used by general practitioners in the U.K.

Out patient waiting time for common skin conditions - do general practitioners and dermatologists have the same priorities? A questionnaire-based survey.

We present the results of a questionnaire-based survey amongst the general practitioners and consultant dermatologists regarding maximum acceptable waiting times for a range of skin conditions. Statistically significant differences were found in the relative prioritization between the general practitioners and the consultants for a selection of the diagnoses. This has implications for planning and implementation of future services in general and developing waiting list prioritization scoring systems in particular.

Comparison of cryotherapy with curettage in the treatment of Bowen's disease: a prospective study.

Background: In our departments, curettage and cautery (C&C) and liquid nitrogen cryotherapy are the preferred methods of treatment for Bowen's disease (BD).

Objectives: We aimed to compare these two treatments with regard to efficacy, time to heal, morbidity and recurrence rate.

Methods: Cryotherapy was performed using a liquid nitrogen spray giving two freeze-thaw cycles, each freeze cycle being maintained for 5-10 s after the formation of an ice ball to the intended margin.

Co-existing actinic granuloma and giant molluscum contagiosum.

Actinic granuloma of O'Brien and giant molluscum contagiosum in immunocompetent adults are rare skin disorders. There have been no previous reports of these two conditions occurring together. We report this occurrence in a 57-year-old Caucasian woman.