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Common Procedures Performed in Dermatology Clinics in Bangkok
Submitted by thailandsiteadmin on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 11:27
The skin is the largest organ in the body. A dermatologist is a doctor trained to treat disorders affecting the skin, ranging from acne to skin cancers.
The following are some of the most used techniques by dermatologists in Bangkok clinics.
Shave Biopsy
Also known as tangential excision, this procedure slices growths on the surface of the skin using a blade. It is useful for removing and diagnosing small growths on the outer layer of the skin.
Punch Biopsy
A punch biopsy is used to sample small growths and rashes on the skin. It is called ‘punch’ because the doctor extracts a cylindrical piece of skin. The wound is then closed using sutures to prevent the formation of scars after it heals.
Ultraviolet B Phototherapy
This procedure treats skin eruptions using artificial ultraviolet rays. Although ultraviolet B rays usually cause sunburns, they are useful for treating skin disorders under a controlled environment.
Intralesional Injections
This is the direct placement of medicine into an affected area using a needle. It is used for treating a variety of sin orders, such as acne cysts, chronic eczema, and psoriasis. Temporary white spots and dents can develop if the doctor administers excess medication.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is a technique that relies on freezing to treat sin disorders the doctor sprays liquid nitrogen on to the affected areas causing freezing. Depending on the amount of nitrogen applied, it might cause a peel, a blister or a scab on the skin. The procedure is used in treating acne, growths, scars, and some forms of skin cancer.
Acne Surgery
The objective of this procedure is to remove acne lesions. It works by opening up blackheads and pimples using a sharp needle or blade and expressing the wound using an extractor.
Electrodesiccation and Curettage (ED&C)
ED&C is used for treating mild cancers, benign tumours and pre-cancers. After administering local anaesthesia, the doctor scraps of the abnormal tissue using a special tool and cauterizes the wound to prevent bleeding. The procedure is usually repeated if the tumour is cancerous and it takes time to heal as compared to other methods,
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The following are some of the most used techniques by dermatologists in Bangkok clinics.
Shave Biopsy
Also known as tangential excision, this procedure slices growths on the surface of the skin using a blade. It is useful for removing and diagnosing small growths on the outer layer of the skin.
Punch Biopsy
A punch biopsy is used to sample small growths and rashes on the skin. It is called ‘punch’ because the doctor extracts a cylindrical piece of skin. The wound is then closed using sutures to prevent the formation of scars after it heals.
Ultraviolet B Phototherapy
This procedure treats skin eruptions using artificial ultraviolet rays. Although ultraviolet B rays usually cause sunburns, they are useful for treating skin disorders under a controlled environment.
Intralesional Injections
This is the direct placement of medicine into an affected area using a needle. It is used for treating a variety of sin orders, such as acne cysts, chronic eczema, and psoriasis. Temporary white spots and dents can develop if the doctor administers excess medication.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is a technique that relies on freezing to treat sin disorders the doctor sprays liquid nitrogen on to the affected areas causing freezing. Depending on the amount of nitrogen applied, it might cause a peel, a blister or a scab on the skin. The procedure is used in treating acne, growths, scars, and some forms of skin cancer.
Acne Surgery
The objective of this procedure is to remove acne lesions. It works by opening up blackheads and pimples using a sharp needle or blade and expressing the wound using an extractor.
Electrodesiccation and Curettage (ED&C)
ED&C is used for treating mild cancers, benign tumours and pre-cancers. After administering local anaesthesia, the doctor scraps of the abnormal tissue using a special tool and cauterizes the wound to prevent bleeding. The procedure is usually repeated if the tumour is cancerous and it takes time to heal as compared to other methods,
If you are looking for medical tourism destination service in Thailand please visit NIDA ESTH.