What is Electrocauterization?
Electrocauterization method is the treatment method that dermatology experts have been using for many years. The basic principle of treatment is to burn - evaporate - destroy tissues with the effect of a low dose and controlled electric current.
What should be done before electrocauterization?
Before electrocauterization, the area to be treated must be evaluated with an examination method called dermatoscope. Because no matter how experienced the doctor is, the diagnosis of malignant diseases can be missed through clinical examination. It may cause delays in treatment.
How is Electrocauterization Done?
Electrocauterization treatment is performed under local anesthesia under sterile conditions. Since the treatment is performed under local anesthesia, it is generally painless.
What Should Be Considered After Electrocauterization?
The treated area should be avoided from contact with water for 24 hours. During the wound healing process, creams recommended by your doctor can be applied, and the treated area should be kept away from sun exposure as much as possible.
Which Diseases is Electrocauterization Used in the Treatment of?
wart treatment
Mole (fibroepithelial polyp) treatment
Seborrheic keratosis treatment
Vascular mole treatment
callus treatment
Treatment of benign skin tumors (it cannot be understood whether skin tumors are good or bad without dermatoscopic examination. Therefore, dermatoscopic examination must be performed before electrocauterization. Dermatoscopic examination is performed in our clinic.