Diathermocoagulation
Diathermocoagulation is an invasive technique in which various lesions on the skin surface are cauterized with a needle. In diathermocoagulation, we use an electric current that is transferred through a stylus directly to the skin lesion and destroys it.
With diathermocoagulation we can eliminate lesions such as small corneal hemangiomas, papillomas, hyperkeratosis, sebaceous hyperplasias and others. The treatment is minimally invasive and causes only a slight momentary burning sensation on the skin. Therefore, the entire procedure can also be performed with the use of local anesthetic cream, so it is extremely well tolerated. Contraindications to the use of diathermocoagulation are the presence of a cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator.
A thin crust forms at the treatment site, which subsides in 5-10 days. The patient usually applies either an antibiotic cream or antiseptic solution at home for a few days. The treatment can be repeated after 2-3 weeks if necessary.
