Electrocautery
The Dematology department employs the use of Electrocautery for ablation/cauterisation of various skin lesions. Common indications include:
- Viral warts
- Skin tags
- Seborrheic keratosis
- Milia, etc
In addition to basic services like skin biopsies/excisions, scrapings and smears (fungal; AFB/ Tzanck smears; urethral smears, etc) and chemical cauterisation, the department also offers other specialised services like:
- Acne Surgery
- Hair Disorders - investigations and surgery
- Nail Disorders - investigations and surgery