Dermatology is a branch of medicine which deals with all types of skin, hair & nail problems. Dermatology Department at Lifeline Tulasi Hospital is run by International Dermatologist trained in different countries. All procedures are carried out effectively and safely in the hands of a skilled dermatologist.
Punch Biopsy is typically used by dermatologists to sample skin rashes and small growths. After a local anesthetic is injected, a biopsy punch, which is basically a small (1 to 4 mm diameter) version of a cookie cutter, is used to cut out a cylindrical piece of skin. The hole may be closed with a suture and heals with minimal scarring.
Grenz Rays are a form of very mild radiation. Grenz ray treatments should not be confused with 'superficial radiation therapy' or 'superficial X-Ray' which were used for everything from acne to eczema back 30 to 40 years ago, and are still used in the treatment of malignant skin cancers today.
Uvb Phototherapy Is A Treatment For Skin Eruptions Using Artificial Ultraviolet Light. The Initials Uvb Stand For The Type B Ultraviolet, The Part Of Sunlight That Gives One Sunburn. Carefully Controlled, It Is An Extremely Effective Tool For Significant Skin Disease.
