Dr. Joan Ramón Garcés Gatnau is a dermatologist and belongs to Top Doctors, the select circle of top doctors in Spain. As an expert in mohs surgery, he will explain the details of this intervention. What does Mohs surgery treatment consist of? Mohs micrographic surgery, also called Mohs surgery, is a technique for the removal … Read more
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the body. It is usually caused by excessive exposure to UV rays, both from the sun and from artificial sources (UV tanning booths). These rays penetrate the skin and damage it, and their effects can be seen much later. Usual areas where skin cancer occurs In relation … Read more
Hair micropigmentation is a technique that involves the introduction of small amounts of pigment at a superficial level in the epidermis for corrective and beautifying purposes. Hair mycopigmentation, the treatment In the scalp pigmentation procedure, various specialized pigments are selected according to the case to be treated, depending on several factors such as hair and … Read more
Among the more than 80 autoimmune diseases that exist, some of them can have skin involvement, such as lupus erythematosus, vitiligo, celiac disease (dermatitis herpetiformis), psoriasis, sarcoidosis, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, vasculitis, Behçet’s disease, pemphigus or pemphigoid. Why is this? Autoimmune diseases are due to the fact that our own immune system (our defenses, which in theory … Read more
The vacations are just around the corner. And who doesn’t want to look great these days? The fatigue of year-round work, family, commuting, not enough sleep, etc., can take its toll. There are advanced facial rejuvenation treatments and protocols ideal for reaffirming the face, reducing wrinkles in men and women, and leaving the skin looking … Read more
The third edition of the Barcelona World Race, the only regatta in which two crew members aboard a sailing yacht sail non-stop around the world, recently started in Barcelona. This has made me reflect on the possible skin problems that these skippers may suffer in the competition, as well as sailors who have their trade … Read more
What is Mohs Surgery (MSC) and what are its advantages over other therapeutic modalities? It is the technique that has revolutionized oncologic dermatologic tumor surgery and is considered “the Gold Standard”. Unlike conventional surgery, which does not give absolute guarantees of cure. The CMM allows tumor removal while respecting healthy tissue and immediate three-dimensional histological … Read more
With the arrival of good weather during the spring/summer months, the appearance of melasma or hormonal pigmentation is frequent. Therefore, prevention and care of our skin is key to avoid these spots. Melasma is a skin pathology that consists of hyperpigmentation of the skin, that is, the presence of dark spots, which usually appear in … Read more
What are the main pathologies you treat? As a consultant, the whole spectrum of cutaneous, capillary, mucosal and nail diseases. Frequently, in problematic cases, as a second opinion. Oncologic pathology is preferential: in cutaneous cancer I treated 878 cases in 2013. What are the main advances in dermatology? Unlike in the past, in just a … Read more
Inflammatory and systemic autoimmune diseases are highly prevalent in the general population, being considered very frequent pathologies. According to epidemiological studies, more than 20% of the population suffers from one of these diseases, which translates into 1 in 5 people. As their name indicates, they are pathologies in which Internal Medicine, Digestology, Dermatology and Rheumatology … Read more