About the Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Allergology and Phlebology at University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Allergology and Phlebology at the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the best German medical facilities specializing in the treatment of skin diseases and skin cancer!
The department offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of various skin diseases, allergic reactions, sexually transmitted infections, as well as venous pathologies. The department admits both adults and children. Of particular interest is the treatment of various types of skin cancer. The department is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, for example, systems for carrying out photodynamic therapy, laser systems and other equipment for the effective treatment of the above mentioned diseases. The department annually admits about 3,000 inpatients, and more than 16,000 outpatients. The department's specialists also annually carry out more than 4,100 surgical interventions of varying degrees of complexity. Such high rates testify to the outstanding quality of medical care and the reputability of the medical facility in Germany.
The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Beissert. The specialist is a recognized expert in dermatology in Germany and Europe. According to the prestigious Focus magazine, he ranks among the best German doctors!
Special attention is paid to the treatment of skin tumors. After surgical removal of the tumor or confirmation of the diagnosis of skin lymphoma, the patient undergoes regular follow-up examinations. Immunotherapy is used for the treatment of high-risk melanoma patients, while the treatment of metastatic melanoma patients is based on chemotherapy in accordance with current international recommendations. A distinctive feature of the department in this field is access to national and international clinical trials of innovative drugs and advanced treatment methods, which in many cases can prolong a person's life.
Psoriasis treatment is also one of the important areas of the department's clinical activity. Psoriasis is a non-infectious skin disorder, in which a reddish-pink, scaly rash forms on the skin. Pathology refers to a fairly common skin disease. Such tests as blood count, skin scrapings to rule out fungal infections, pustule testing, and skin biopsy are commonly used to confirm or exclude the diagnosis. Some patients are also recommended X-ray in order to rule out psoriatic joint lesions. Psoriasis treatment is based on symptomatic therapy. The patients are prescribed medicines that can relieve inflammation and prevent the onset of new rashes. A special diet is an important part of psoriasis treatment. In addition, the normalization of the lifestyle and the elimination of stress factors have a beneficial effect on improving the health condition of the patient with psoriasis. Phototherapy is often prescribed.
Another focus of the department's clinical practice is the diagnostics and treatment of allergic diseases. The department is often visited by patients with allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, pollen and pet allergies, atopic dermatitis, allergic bronchial asthma, food intolerance, drug allergy, occupational allergic reactions, etc. The department's doctors have a wide arsenal of methods for dealing with allergic diseases. These are drug therapy, allergen-specific immunotherapy, anti-IgE therapy, acupuncture, and phototherapy. The required set of therapeutic measures is selected taking into account particular clinical data.
The department's therapeutic offer is complemented by the treatment of venous diseases. The primary focus is on the treatment of varicose veins and spider veins. The first-line treatment is usually pharmacotherapy. If varicose veins have reached a stage at which drug therapy does not ensure satisfactory results, such treatment options as foam sclerotherapy or endovascular intervention are considered.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Dermatology
- Diagnostics and treatment of skin tumors
- Melanoma
- Lymphoma
- Merkel cell carcinoma
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Diagnostics and treatment of occupational skin diseases (for example, eczema)
- Diagnostics and treatment of urticaria (including chronic recurrent types)
- Diagnostics and treatment of angioedema
- Diagnostics and treatment of systemic mastocytosis
- Diagnostics and treatment of skin manifestations of sexually transmitted infections
- Diagnostics and treatment of autoimmune skin diseases
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Dermatomyositis
- Systemic scleroderma
- Mixed collagenoses
- Bullous autoimmune skin diseases (for example, bullous pemphigoid)
- Vasculitis
- Diagnostics and treatment of immunodeficiencies
- Diagnostics and treatment of neurodermatitis
- Diagnostics and treatment of skin diseases in children
- Phototherapy for skin diseases
- Psoriasis
- Neurodermatitis
- T-cell skin lymphomas
- Itching
- Prurigo nodularis
- Aesthetic and laser treatments
- Removal of age spots
- Treatment of hyperhidrosis
- Treatment of wrinkles
- Fractional laser therapy
- Expansion of blood vessels (rosacea)
- Removal of unwanted hair
- Scar revision
- Phototherapy for skin rejuvenation
- Removal of tattoos
- Diagnostics and treatment of skin tumors
- Allergology
- Diagnostics and treatment of insect venom allergy
- Diagnostics and treatment of pet allergy
- Diagnostics and treatment of pollen allergy
- Diagnostics and treatment of food allergy
- Diagnostics and treatment of drug allergy
- Diagnostics and treatment of contact dermatitis
- Diagnostics and treatment of hand eczema
- Diagnostics and treatment of allergic rhinitis
- Diagnostics and treatment of allergic bronchial asthma
- Phlebology
- Diagnostics and treatment of varicose veins and spider veins
- Endovascular therapy
- Foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins
- Microsclerotherapy for spider veins
- Diagnostics and treatment of varicose veins and spider veins
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
University Education and Professional Career
- 1984 - 1991 Study of Human Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, Georg August University of Goettingen.
- 1991 Thesis defense. Subject: "Research on the production of tumor necrosis factor in colorectal adenocarcinoma: in vivo analysis by in situ hybridization".
- 1992 One-year practice as Assistant Physician in the Department of Dermatology at the University Hospital Muenster.
- 1993 Admission to medical practice, Department of Dermatology at the University Hospital Muenster.
- 1993 - 1995 German Research Foundation Scholarship, Massachusetts General Hospital, Dermatobiology Research Center, Department of Dermatology, Harvard University, Boston, USA.
- 1996 Research Fellow, Department of Dermatology at the University Hospital Muenster.
- 1998 Assistant Physician, Department of Dermatology at the University Hospital Muenster.
- 1999 Board certification in Dermatology and Venereology.
- 2000 Senior Physician, Department of Dermatology at the University Hospital Muenster.
- 2000 Specialization in Allergology.
- 2000 Habilitation and Venia Legendi. Subject: "Mechanisms of immunosuppression by ultraviolet radiation and its significance for cutaneous carcinogenesis", Faculty of Medicine, University of Muenster.
- 2001 Additional qualification in laboratory diagnostics of skin and sexually transmitted infections.
- 2002 Additional qualification in Phlebology.
- 2001 - 2003 Work in the Department of Experimental Immunology at the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research in Braunschweig.
- 2002 - 2005 Distance Course, Healthcare Economics.
- 2005 Offer to take the position of W2 Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the Westphalian Wilhelms University of Muenster and the position of Head of the Department of Photobiology and Phototherapy.
- 2006 Managing Senior Physician, Department of Dermatology at the University Hospital Muenster.
- 2007 Qualification in drug tumor therapy.
- Since 2012 Head Physician of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Allergology and Phlebology at the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden.
Membership and Activities in Committees
- Since 09.2008 Department Editor, Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
- Since 01.2004 Assistant Editor, Experimental Dermatology.
- Reviewer of the German Research Foundation, German Cancer Control Foundation, FWF Österreich, SID, ADF, EADV, ESDR.
Research Focuses
- Immunodermatology.
- Dermato-oncology.
- Infectology.
- Photodermatology.
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