The annual check-up of the entire skin organ is a must on Mallorca, especially due to the high sunshine.
From head to toe, the whole body is inspected with the experienced dermatologist’s eye and digitally and computer-assisted. Especially the use of this high-technology allows the early detection of skin cancer precursors and thus possibly a curative treatment. Skin cancer and skin cancer precursors usually do not cause any discomfort and are therefore easily overlooked by the layman. If there is a family history of cancer, sometimes a half-year skin check is also required.
Compared to other cancer screenings, the skin check is completely stress-free for the patient and extremely efficient.
Frequently, inherited, dermatological diseases such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis or allergies begin as early as childhood. As the father of two sons, I feel especially connected to the smallest patients.
The most common skin diseases with children are:
Phlebology is the medical discipline concerned with venous disorders. Within this discipline, we mainly deal with the so-called spider veins and other kinds of varicose veins. The first is predominantly a cosmetic and aesthetic problem whereas varicose veins can lead to anything from eczema on the upper and lower legs to venous leg ulcers.
Therapeutic measures such as sclerotherapy and/or laser therapy when applied in time will result in an improved visual and aesthetic appearance. The treatment of varicose veins is a must in order to prevent ulcers on the lower leg and thrombosis. Other indicators of a phlebological disease include the feeling of “heavy legs” and “restless legs”.