Publications by authors named "G Balakirski"
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzes the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on inpatient dermatosurgical care across nine German clinics over three years (2019-2021).
- A total reduction in dermatosurgical cases was observed, with a 14.5% drop in 2020 and an 8.5% drop in 2021 compared to 2019, particularly affecting surgeries for melanoma and benign lesions.
- The findings highlight that while there was a significant decline in 2020, the number of inpatient cases began to stabilize in 2021, indicating ongoing demand for inpatient treatment despite challenges from the pandemic.
Photodynamic therapy in dermatology: established and new indications.
J Dtsch Dermatol Ges
December 2024
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is internationally established as an approved treatment option for in situ forms of keratinocytic skin cancer (actinic keratoses, Bowen's disease, basal cell carcinoma). For these indications, there are standardized treatment protocols using narrow-spectrum light sources or (artificial) daylight, the use of which is associated with successful healing, a low rate of lesion recurrence, and a very good cosmetic result. Daylight PDT is superior to conventional PDT in terms of significantly less pain and associated higher patient acceptance.
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- Solar urticaria is a rare skin condition triggered by UV radiation or visible light, likely caused by an allergic reaction, leading to severe symptoms that significantly affect patients' quality of life.
- Polymorphous light eruption, in contrast, is a more common condition resulting from a type IV allergic reaction to photoallergens, with skin lesions that heal despite sun exposure and generally less impact on quality of life.
- Both conditions are diagnosed through light provocation and can benefit from a treatment approach called light hardening, highlighting their distinct clinical features and management strategies.