Radiotherapy
What is radiotherapy? Radiotherapy is the use of X-rays to destroy cancerous cells. In the context of the skin, it is predominantly used to treat basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas although other conditions may also benefit from the therapy. When is radiotherapy used? When the cancer is too large or in a […]
Photodynamic therapy (PDT)
What is photodynamic therapy? Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a technique for treating skin cancers and sun-damaged skin which might one day turn cancerous (pre-cancers). In PDT a special light activates a cream which has been applied to the lesion (affected area of skin). This treatment kills the abnormal cells in the skin. How does photodynamic […]
Mohs Surgery
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Imiquimod (Aldara)
What is imiquimod, and how does it work? Imiquimod is a topical immuno-modulator. The cream may work in several different ways, such as recognising abnormal cells and causing inflammation to remove them, but the exact mechanism in which the immune system is activated by imiquimod is not yet known. In the UK, a 5% imiquimod […]
5-Fluorouracil (Efudix)
What is 5-FU and how does it work? 5-FU cream is a treatment which destroys sun-damaged cells in the skin by blocking an enzyme called thymidylate synthetase that is highly active in these cells, thus causing their death and sparing the normal cells. It has been in use for about 50 years. In the UK, […]
Curettage and cautery
Curettage Curettage is a procedure in which the dermatology doctor/nurse scrapes off a skin lesion using a sharp blade called a curette. Cautery is the method that is used to stop the bleeding and seal the wound. What does it involve? The doctor/nurse will explain to you why your skin lesion needs treatment and […]
Cryotherapy
What is cryotherapy? The term ‘cryotherapy’ literally means ‘treatment using low temperature’, and refers to the removal of skin lesions by freezing them. The most common agent used by doctors is liquid nitrogen. What is liquid nitrogen? Liquid nitrogen is the liquid state of gaseous nitrogen, which occupies 78% of the air we breathe. Liquid […]
PROF. LEONARDO MARINI
Leonardo Marini, dermatologist and surgeon, has been director of the Skin Doctors’ Center, Clinic specialized in Dermatology and Dermatological surgery in Trieste , since 2005. He is Past President of the European Society for Laser Dermatology (ESLD) and the European Society of Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology (ESCAD). He is honorary President of the Hellenic Society […]
DR. ALEXANDER CAMPS FRESNEDA
Doctor in Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Barcelona University.Chief of Dermatology Department, Hospital General of Catalonia (1986-2006)Medical Director Dermalas Laser Centre, (Teknon Clinic).Founder of the Skin Cancer Early Diagnosis Centre (Cutaneous Screeening), Teknon Medical Centre.Founding Member of the European Society for Mohs Micrographic Surgery.Vice president of European Society for Mohs Micrographic SurgeryFounding Member of […]
DR. G.A.M. (GERTRUUD) KREKELS
As a dermatologist in the Catharina Hospital, Gertruud has a special interest in skin oncology and surgery. In addition, she has a subspecialty in focus Paediatric Dermatology and phlebology. Besides patient care, she is involved in all national guidelines on skin cancer. In 1996 she received ‘the European Photodermatology Award’ for her research. In 2008 […]