Invasive Dermatology Unit

Biopsy (specimen) in different methods (incisional or excisional) is collected from skin lesions as required for diagnostic purposes in our invasive dermatology unit. Excisional biopsies are performed for diagnosis and treatment of superficial malignant and benign skin tumors and pigmented lesions (moles). “Microscope Controlled Excisional Biopsy” is performed on tumors which pose the risk to burrow beneath the visual border on the skin. This method is also known as Mohs Surgery. Additionally, cautery and cryotherapy as well as probes in various sizes and contact probe are used in the invasive dermatology unit. Cyrotherapy (freezing), cautery or chemical peeling is performed on warts, molluscum, seborrheic and actinic keratosis for treatment. All of these procedures are carried out in line with the recommendation given by your physician after your examination. Furthermore, chemical cauterization, TCA, intralesional steroid injection, DPCP, pathergy test and, for diagnosing allergic skin conditions, patch test are applied in dermatology invasive procedure room. USG device in the department allows imaging skin in respect to neoplastic and inflammatory lesions.