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Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Allergology and Phlebology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Allergology and Phlebology offers all the options of modern medicine for diagnosing and treating skin diseases, allergies, and venereal pathologies. The focus of the department's dermatologists is on patients with various types of skin cancer, psoriasis, eczema, neurodermatitis, acne, venous diseases, and chronic non-healing leg ulcers. The medical facility also admits young patients, including those with rare and genetic skin diseases. The department has an excellent technical base, thanks to which modern laser treatment, light therapy, phototherapy, and advanced sparing surgical interventions are successfully performed here. Top-class medical care is provided by a highly professional team of 60 specialized doctors and 130 nurses, as well as medical and technical workers. About 90,000 patients undergo outpatient treatment, and more than 5,800 patients receive medical care on an inpatient basis annually. The hospital has 160 beds to accommodate patients. The department is thus one of the largest medical facilities of this kind in Germany.

Lars French
Prof. Dr. med.Lars French
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Price: 6302.32
Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch

Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch

Overall rating 9.7 / 10

Department of Dermatology and Allergology

The Department of Dermatology and Allergology provides all diagnostic tests and therapeutic measures for the treatment of skin diseases and allergic reactions. The priority area of the department's work is the treatment of malignant skin neoplasms (certification as a Skin Cancer Center of the German Cancer Society). Each patient receives an individual treatment regimen for skin pathology or allergies, which includes the most effective and sparing therapeutic methods.

Kerstin Lommel
Dr. med.Kerstin Lommel
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Price: 5568.39
University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Specialized hospital

Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology

The Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology offers the diagnostics and treatment of all dermatological diseases. The department specializes in the very latest methods of surgical dermatology, diagnostics and treatment of skin cancer, venous diseases, as well as all diagnostic and therapeutic methods of modern dermatology, including laser dermatological therapy, phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, etc. The treatment of patients with skin cancer is carried out in close cooperation with colleagues from the University Cancer Center Frankfurt.

Roland Kaufmann
Prof. Dr. med.Roland Kaufmann
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Price: 5699.94
Charite University Hospital Berlin
Specialized hospital

Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology offers the full range of medical services in these fields. The department's specialists treat all skin diseases, including rare clinical cases, sexually transmitted infections and allergic reactions. The department's modern technical facilities and fruitful research activities aimed at the optimization and development of therapeutic techniques are the key to the successful clinical practice. Also, the department uses the concept of holistic approach to treatment, which provides for the adaptation of therapy to specific indications and needs of the patient, respectful and sympathetic attitude.

Kamran Ghoreschi
Prof. Dr. med.Kamran Ghoreschi
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Price: 8300.54
University Hospital RWTH Aachen
Specialized hospital

Department of Dermatology and Allergology

The Department of Dermatology and Allergology treats all skin diseases and is one of the leading medical facilities of this kind in Germany. The department's doctors specialize in the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases (for example, psoriasis, eczema), allergies, skin infections, diseases of the mucous membranes, nails and hair. The key focus of the department’s work is the treatment of skin tumors. In addition, the department's dermatologists have unique experience in the treatment of rare skin diseases. The department positions itself as maximum care medical facility, in which all classical and advanced methods of diagnostics and therapy are available. The primary task of each employee is the effective treatment, which meets the very latest medical standards.

Amir Yazdi
Prof. Dr. med.Amir Yazdi
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Price: 6277.27
University Hospital Ulm
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University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating 8.7 / 10

Department of Dermatology and Allergology

The Department of Dermatology and Allergology provides the full range of medical services in the areas of its competence. The medical facility offers comprehensive diagnostics and treatment for skin diseases and allergies. The department's primary focus is on the treatment of malignant skin tumors, which is carried out in a center certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG). The department also houses a state-of-the-art Phototherapy Center, where patients with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus, vitiligo, and other skin pathologies receive treatment. Allergic diseases are treated in a certified center of the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network (GA2LEN). The most common allergic diseases in the clinical practice of the department's doctors are hay fever, bronchial asthma, urticaria, conjunctivitis, and drug allergies. The department's specialists use allergen-specific immunotherapy (hyposensitization) and other effective methods for the treatment of allergies. The medical facility also has an in-house laboratory. The department has 35 stationary and 14 semi-stationary beds at its disposal. Doctors use the very latest treatment methods in their work that allow them to achieve optimal therapeutic and aesthetic results.

Karin Scharffetter-Kochanek
Prof. Dr. med.Karin Scharffetter-Kochanek
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Price: 5892.03
University Hospital Würzburg
Specialized hospital

Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology is one of the largest advanced Dermatology Centers in Germany with rich traditions. The department offers the diagnostics and treatment of the entire spectrum of dermatological and allergic diseases. The department specializes in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, allergies, skin infections, diseases of the mucous membranes, nails and hair. The specialists have a special competence in the treatment of skin cancer.

Matthias Goebeler
Prof. Dr. med.Matthias Goebeler
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Price: 5746.92
University Hospital Erlangen
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University Hospital Erlangen

Overall rating 9.1 / 10

Department of Dermatology, Allergology and Andrology

The Department of Dermatology, Allergology and Andrology offers accurate diagnostics and effective treatment of diseases of the skin and its appendages, allergic reactions, as well as male infertility and erectile dysfunction. Priority is given to the diagnostics and treatment of skin tumors, inflammatory skin diseases, vitiligo, psoriasis, neurodermatitis and chronic non-healing wounds. Skin cancer therapy is carried out within a specialized Skin Cancer Center certified by the German Cancer Society. The department's dermatologists successfully apply conservative treatment methods (ointments, gels, pills), advanced laser technologies and surgical techniques. Every year, the department admits more than 3,000 inpatients and about 50,000 outpatients. Close interdisciplinary cooperation and the very latest infrastructure of the university hospital ensure the highest level of medical services and the best treatment results, thanks to which the department has an impeccable reputation throughout Europe and beyond.

Carola Berking
Prof. Dr. med.Carola Berking
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Price: 5952.58
University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf
Specialized hospital

Department of Dermatology and Venereology

The Department of Dermatology and Venereology offers the broadest options for the diagnostics and treatment of all skin diseases and sexually transmitted diseases. Of particular interest is the treatment of patients with skin tumors, chronic wounds, phlebological disorders, autoimmune pathologies and chronic inflammatory skin diseases, such as eczema, psoriasis, neurodermatitis. In addition, the service spectrum covers the comprehensive diagnostics and treatment of allergic diseases, the most modern treatment methods in the field of aesthetic dermatology.

Stefan W. Schneider
Prof. Dr. med.Stefan W. Schneider
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Price: 7297.26
University Hospital Muenster
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University Hospital Muenster

Overall rating 9.8 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Venereology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Venereology offers the full range of medical services in these fields. The department is one of the largest medical facilities in Germany specializing in the treatment of congenital and acquired skin diseases. The department's doctors have in their arsenal many classic and innovative treatment methods, which provide the best therapeutic and aesthetic result. For patients with incurable diseases, the doctors develop individual therapy concepts aimed at the prevention of disease progression and improvement of the patient’s quality of life. One of the priorities is the treatment of skin cancers (certification of the German Cancer Society).

Kerstin Steinbrink
Prof. Dr. med.Kerstin Steinbrink
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Price: 5719.77
University Hospital Bonn
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University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating 9.2 / 10

Department of Dermatology and Allergology

The Department of Dermatology and Allergology offers the diagnostics and treatment of all dermatological pathologies. The department specializes in the treatment of chronic inflammatory dermatoses, autoimmune diseases, skin tumors, operative dermatology, etc. The department also offers the high-quality medical services in the treatment of venous disease of the lower extremities, treatment of all types of allergies, impaired fertility in men, etc.

Thomas Bieber
Prof. Dr. med. Dr.h.c.Thomas Bieber
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Price: 6259.52
University Hospital Heidelberg
Specialized hospital

Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of skin diseases, including extremely complex and rare clinical cases in this field. The department became the first in Germany, which was certified in accordance with the standards of the German Cancer Society, and today occupies a leading position in the treatment of skin cancer both at the national and international level. The priority task of the specialists of the department is to provide patients with the interdisciplinary, individualized medical care.

Alexander Enk
Prof. Dr. med.Alexander Enk
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University Hospital Essen
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University Hospital Essen

Overall rating 9.6 / 10

Department of Dermatology

The Department of Dermatology offers the full range of medical services for the diagnostics and treatment of skin, sexually transmitted diseases, and allergic reactions. The key clinical focus is the therapy of benign and malignant skin tumors. Particular attention is also paid to cosmetic dermatology, for example, keloid scar revision, removal of pigment spots, spider veins, etc. The department treats about 2,700 inpatients and 49,500 outpatients every year. Thus, the department ranks among the largest and leading German medical facilities of this kind.

Dirk Schadendorf
Prof. Dr. med.Dirk Schadendorf
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Price: 5636.25
University Hospital Jena
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University Hospital Jena

Overall rating 8.9 / 10

Department of Dermatology

The Department of Dermatology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment for patients with various skin diseases, including rare and severe types, as well as with allergic reactions and sexually transmitted diseases. The treatment is provided both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. In addition, the department has a specialized Skin Cancer Center (certified by the German Cancer Society) and the Hives Center. The department is proud of its successful clinical practice, which has been conducted for more than 100 years, providing patients with the first-class medical care.

Peter Elsner
Prof. Dr. med.Peter Elsner
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Price: 6339.91
University Hospital Halle (Saale)
Specialized hospital

Department of Dermatology and Venereology

The Department of Dermatology and Venereology offers the full range of services for the diagnostics and treatment of all skin and sexually transmitted diseases. Of particular interest are general dermatology, oncological, allergic and surgical dermatology. The department has specialized laboratories, which conduct all modern laboratory tests. The department's competent specialists have a huge number of effective surgical techniques and vast experience in the treatment of diseases of the veins, lymphatic vessels and capillaries.

Cord Sunderkötter
Prof. Dr. med.Cord Sunderkötter
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Price: 5645.65
University Hospital Marburg UKGM
Specialized hospital

Department of Dermatology and Allergology

The Department of Dermatology and Allergology offers all the modern diagnostic and therapeutic options for patients with skin diseases, including skin manifestations of allergic reactions. The department has been conducting successful clinical activities for more than 100 years, and therefore it has extensive experience and unique achievements in its area of specialization. Such advanced fields of dermatology as laser therapy, light therapy, dermatohistology, etc. are well developed in the department. It operates an emergency dermatological care service, which provides round-the-clock patient care.

Michael Hertl
Prof.Dr. med.Michael Hertl
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Price: 5337.67

Skin cancer is one of the most common tumors in the world. It includes all malignant neoplasms of the skin, with the exception of melanoma, which is considered a separate tumor due to a higher grade. Among non-melanoma neoplasms, basal-cell carcinoma is the most common one – up to 75% of all cases. Squamous cell carcinoma is less commonly diagnosed. Both types of neoplasms can be easily detected at the initial stage, because tumors are visible. In the case of timely treatment of the patient, skin cancer can be removed by laser.

Early detection

Only small neoplasms with a diameter of not more than 2 cm can be removed using laser. To make this method possible, the patient should consult a doctor as soon as possible – ideally, immediately after the detection of symptoms.

The signs of a growing tumor are usually easily detected, since it is located on the skin, and not inside the body. The problems may arise only in localization of skin cancer on the back, scalp or other parts of the body, which are not accessible for examination. However, the tumors in these areas are usually detected, as over time they become large, begin to itch, cause pain or bleed.

To early detect skin cancer, one should regularly carry out self-examinations. Ideally, it should be done once a month. If any suspicious, increasing in size formations appear on the skin, you should consult a doctor and undergo a diagnostics. Not every tumor on the skin is malignant, but in the case of cancer detection, the treatment should be completed as soon as possible in order to reduce the risk of relapse to a minimum and prevent the metastatic spread of the tumor.

Laser principle 

The laser has been widely applied in various medical fields during recent years. It is also used in oncology for the removal of small tumors. In oncology, the doctors have two methods of laser exposure to malignant tumors. These include:

  1. Destruction of tumors using high energy radiation.
  2. Photochemical effect on tissues.

Laser destruction of skin cancer is carried out in the neoplasm size of not more than 2 cm. The method can be used in single or multiple tumors. The method has the following advantages:

  • Sparing effect on surrounding tissues
  • Lack of massive blood loss, since the operation involves coagulation (sealing) of the blood vessels 
  • The laser destroys all bacteria in the wound, and therefore the infectious complications almost never occur
  • Tissue regeneration after removal takes place under a dry necrotic crust, which prevents wound infection 

A pulsed or continuous laser can be used for removal. In both cases, the destruction mechanism of squamous cell carcinoma or basal cell carcinoma is based on coagulation necrosis of tissues with clear boundaries.

Application areas and efficiency

The main fields of laser application in the treatment of malignant skin tumors are:

  • Small neoplasms up to a maximum diameter of 2 cm
  • Inaccessible localization
  • Relapses of tumors

It is undesirable to use the laser in patients with a tendency to the formation of keloid scars or when the tumor is located near the eyes.

The laser removal is mostly used for skin cancer of the first, less often – second stage. The relapses rarely occur. According to various authors, the use of a pulsed laser results in the relapse rate of 1.1-3.8%. After the removal of a recurrent neoplasm, skin cancer is little more likely to occur in the same place: 4.8-5.6%. The use of СО2 lasers gives a higher relapse rate: 2.8% for removal of primary tumors, 5.7-6.9% for recurrent neoplasms.

The advantages of the laser are good aesthetic results. Therefore, it is often used to remove the tumors located on the face or neck. A good aesthetic effect is provided due to the following aspects:

  • Short duration of a therapeutic effect
  • Lack of significant heating of the tissues surrounding the affected area
  • Quick healing
  • Lack of infectious complications

How is the removal performed?

If the patient timely seeks medical care, immediately after the onset of symptoms, the removal is minimally traumatic for him. However, some types of skin cancer are not aggressive, they grow slowly. Therefore, even if the patient ignores the symptoms for a long time and visits a doctor for treatment only a few years after the appearance of neoplasm on the skin, most tumors can still be removed using laser.

The doctor performs skin anesthesia using local anesthetic. It is injected under the skin. This type of anesthesia is called infiltration. During the injection, a slight burning sensation is possible. However, the treatment procedure itself is completely painless for the patient.

The doctor coagulates the skin, which surrounds the tumor. He affects it with laser. The laser pulses cause instant evaporation of fluid from cells. In this case, the thermal effect on neighboring tissues does not penetrate deeply, so there are no burns on the skin.

To reduce the risk of relapse, the doctor makes a resection margin of 0.5-1 cm. The indentation is determined by the characteristics of the disease and the requirements for an aesthetic result. On the one hand, an increase in the area of effect contributes to the formation of a larger scar on the skin, but on the other hand, it is less likely that skin cancer will return after treatment. When performing procedure on the face, the doctor tries to make a resection margin less extensive. At the second stage of cancer, the resection margin will be more extensive than at the first stage with a neoplasm size of up to 1 cm.

Its destruction begins after the formation of the coagulation shaft around the tumor. In this case, the doctor moves from the periphery to the center. The large skin neoplasms can be dissected using laser within a single procedure, along with the surrounding tissues.

What happens after the removal?

The laser removal results in a scab. It looks like a white film and consists of dead tissues. It is important that the patient does not wet this scab during the first days after surgery and does not remove it mechanically. The scab damage increases the risk of infectious complications and can cause the formation of rough, unaesthetic scars.

The scab rejection occurs on average after 3-4 weeks. After the removal of large tumors, especially in elderly patients, this can occur later. The laser is good because after it the wound heals with the formation of a soft scar. This provides an excellent aesthetic result even without follow-up skin grafting. The scar is covered with epithelium, after a few months it is depigmented and becomes minimally noticeable.

Treatment abroad with the Booking Health company

If you want to undergo skin cancer treatment abroad, please, use the services of the Booking Health company. We provide the following benefits:

  • Selection of the best Laser Surgery Center, which specializes in the treatment of skin cancer and achieves the best results in this field of oncology.
  • Reduced costs for laser surgery services up to 50% due to the lack of overpricing and additional coefficients for foreign patients.
  • Booking the appointment on the most suitable dates for you.
  • Preparation of a laser surgery program taking into account previously performed examinations.
  • Establishment of communication directly with the attending physician.
  • Monitoring of the program at all its stages.
  • Control of invoices, return of unspent funds.
  • Buying and forwarding medicines.
  • Organization of additional diagnostics or therapy.
  • Communication with the clinic upon treatment completion.

The Booking Health company will provide top-class service. We will book airline tickets and a hotel for you, arrange a transfer from the airport to the clinic and back, upon treatment completion.