Dermatology and Cosmetology

Dermatological diagnosis, Therapies and Treatment

Among the classic diagnostic investigations are the use of Wood's light in many dermatologic disorders eg, vitiligo, pityriasis versicolor, erythrasma, porphyrias, cytodiagnosis of Tzanck in dermatologic practice eg, herpetic infections, molluscum contagiosum, leishmaniasis, pemphigus vulgaris, basal cell carcinoma, erythroplasia of Queyrat, Hailey-Hailey disease and microscopic examination for fungal and bacterial skin infections as well as for mite infestation using potassium hydroxide, simple saline, and Gram stain. Modern molecular biotechnologies encompassing gene-specific polymerase chain reaction and its variants have a substantial affect in selected cases of viral especially herpes simplex virus, bacterial, fungal, and protozoan Leishmania skin infections. Dermatology procedures include tangential excision, punch biopsy, grenz rays therapy, UVB phototherapy, PUVA phototherapy, electrodessication and curettage, intralessional injections, cryotherapy or cryosurgery and acne surgery. Many different dermatological procedures are designed to improve the condition or appearance of the skin like Acne scar removal, treating age or sun-damaged skin, chemical peel, Dermabrasions, Dermaplaning, Laser surgery for skin condition. There are also a used of ambulatory phlebotomy, blepharoplasty, botulinum toxin, hair transplantation, liposuction, microlipoinjection, photodynamic therapy, retinoids tattoo removal, tissue tightening, vein treatments.