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Dr. Brooke R. Griffin, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Terre Haute, IN specializing in family medicine. She graduated from American University of Antigua College of Medicine. Dr. Brooke R. Griffin, MD is affiliated with Union Health and UNION HOSPITAL INC.
1530 N 7th Street Suite 200
Terre Haute, IN 47807
5500 South Us Highway 41 Suite 110, Thomas Plaza Suite 110
Terre Haute, IN 47802
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.
Dr. Brooke R. Griffin, MD graduated from American University of Antigua College of Medicine. She completed residency at Union Hospital, Terre Haute. She has a state license in Indiana.
Medical School: American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Residency: Union Hospital, Terre Haute
Licensed In: Indiana
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Dr. Brooke Griffin sees patients in Terre Haute, IN. Her medical specialty is family medicine. These areas are among her clinical interests: primary care, colposcopy, and cryotherapy. Dr. Griffin is affiliated with Union Health. She is a graduate of American University of Antigua College of Medicine. Her training includes a residency program at Union Hospital, Terre Haute.