Contact Dr. Arun K. Prasad
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Arun K. Prasad, Dermatologist, Nova Laser Clinic, Calcutta, call 91 33 2476 5600 or
91 33 2454 3259.
You can also e-mail arunkprasad@novalaser.org
Our goal is to make you look good and feel great with perfect skin.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chemical Cautery
What is podophyllin?
Podophyllin is a plant extract containing the cytotoxic resin podophyllotoxin.
What are the conditions treated at Nova Laser Clinic, Kolkata with podophyllin chemical
cautery?
Podophyllin chemical cautery is mainly used to treat plantar and genital warts.
When should podophyllin not be used?
Podophyllin should not be used on a lady who is pregnant as it may harm the foetus.
What is trichloracetic acid (TCA)?
Trichloracetic acid (TCA) is available as crystals. It is dissolved in water to produce a solution. Different
concentrations are used to treat different problems.
What are the conditions treated at Nova Laser Clinic, Kolkata with trichloraceticacid (TCA) chemical
cautery?
Trichloracetic acid (TCA) chemical cautery is mainly used to treat cholesterol deposits (xanthelasma palpebrum), warts and
molluscum contagiosum.
What happens when trichloracetic acid (TCA) is applied on a lesion?
When trichloracetic acid (TCA) is applied on a lesion, it turns greyish white. This is called frosting.
What is a chemical ear lobe repair?
Holes in ear lobes can gradually enlarge due to heavy earrings or injury. A chemical ear lobe repair can be done to close
the elongated hole. The ear lobe can then be re-pierced in a different area after complete healing has occurred.
Can the ear lobe also be repaired surgically?
Yes. The ear lobe can also be repaired surgically. This procedure involves injecting local anaesthesia into the ear lobe,
excising skin from the circumference of the elongated hole with a blade and closing the hole with stitches.
Why do many clients prefer a chemical ear lobe repair to a surgical one?
Many clients prefer a chemical ear lobe repair to a surgical one because during a chemical repair there is no need for
injecting local anaesthesia, no need for cutting with a blade and no need for stitching.
What is alopecia areata?
Alopecia areata is a condition in which there is hair loss in round or oval patches without any visible inflammation in the
skin.
How can alopecia areata be treated with phenol cautery?
Phenol is applied over the affected area until there is uniform frosting. The process is repeated every 3-4 weeks till hair
growth occurs.
When may a phenol cautery be preferred over intralesional injections in alopecia areata?
A phenol cautery may be preferred in patients, especially small children, who are afraid of injections.
At Nova Laser Clinic, Kolkata, our dermatologist, Dr. Arun K. Prasad, uses chemical cautery to treat warts, molluscum,
cholesterol deposits, alopecia areata and enlarged ear lobe holes.
Links For More Information On Chemical Cautery
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