Division of Dermatology

We deliver diagnostic and treatment services to patients ranging from newborn babies to adolescents with various skin disorders including atopic dermatitis, ichthyosis, skin color changes, hair abnormalities and neurocutaneous syndrome.

Medical services

Certified dermatologists treat patients in collaboration with affiliated departments including Allergy, Rheumatology, Oncology, Neurology, Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmology, and others.

Diagnosis and treatment policy

Treatment is individually designed based on clinical guidelines and medical evidence. Pathologists work together to make decisions relating to skin biopsies and other procedures. We also provide advice on diagnostic and
therapeutic care for systemic diseases of hospitalized patients.

Specialties

Evaluation and treatment for disorders of skin barrier functions, including ichthyoses and atopic dermatitis
Diagnosis and follow-up of neurocutaneous syndrome/phacomatosis, including Sturge-Weber syndrome, and Neurofibromatosis type 1

Target diseases

Atopic dermatitis and other dermatitis
Birth marks and moles including Nevus of Ota and ectopic Mongolian spot
Vitiligo vulgaris and other skin color disorders
Refractory cases of alopecia areata
Viral and bacterial skin diseases including warts, molluscum contagiosum, and impetigo
Ichthyosis and related keratinization disorders
Neurocutaneous syndrome and genodermatosis
Skin disorders during gestation

Frequently performed tests

Skin biopsy
Skin pH Meter
Corneometer/Tewameter