Removal procedure
DPN-initiated bumps can be removed through surgery using topical anesthesia. The methods used mostly leave scarring, and bumps may reappear. They include;
- Cryosurgery- A specialist uses liquid nitrogen to freeze the bumps.
- Electrocautery- This procedure uses an electric current to burn down the bumps.
- Curettage- Uses a small tool to scoop away the bumps.
Procedure;
- Washing the face
- Numb the face with a numbing cream
- Bumps are removed using any of the above methods or tools, such as, scissors
- Application of a petroleum jelly to the open wounds
What the risks are
DPN removal may have a few risks, for example;
- Dark marks
- Scarring
- Burns
- Pain
What exactly DPN is in the first place DPNs are nonthreatening lesions manifesting as warts. They mostly happen to people with dark skin, appearing like bumps on the neck and face. They may itch or feel painful but are usually asymptomatic in most people.
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Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.
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