Dermatology

DermatologyDermatology is the branch of medicine encompassing the study of skin, diseases of the skin and the relationship of cutaneous lesions to systemic disease. is the branch of medicine encompassing the study of skin, diseases of the skin and the relationship of cutaneous lesions to systemic disease. As the skin is the largest organ and most visible organ in the body, diseases of the skin diseases may cause patients considerable physical, psychological and social distress. Conversely, successful treatment of skin diseases often leads to significantly improved general health and wellbeing. Parallel to the broader medical domain, many sub-specialties have developed within dermatologyDermatology is the branch of medicine encompassing the study of skin, diseases of the skin and the relationship of cutaneous lesions to systemic disease., highlighting the breadth and scope of this specialty. Inflammatory, immunological and infectious skin disorders, connective tissue disorders with skin manifestations, photodermatoses, genodermatoses and skin malignancies demonstrate the wide range of areas studied in dermatologyDermatology is the branch of medicine encompassing the study of skin, diseases of the skin and the relationship of cutaneous lesions to systemic disease.. DermatologyDermatology is the branch of medicine encompassing the study of skin, diseases of the skin and the relationship of cutaneous lesions to systemic disease. is an area of exciting research with innovative treatments, both medical and surgical, being discovered continuously.

In this section, Clinuvel PhotoprotectionPhotoprotection is protection from light and ultraviolet radiation. E.g. Melanin provides natural photoprotection, whilst sunscreens provide artificial photoprotection. Click here for more information. focuses on:

• Photoprotection;
• Skin;
• Skin Conditions (dermatoses) - with a special focus on Squamous Cell CarcinomaSquamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is a malignant tumour of the skin. Invasive SCC indicates that the cancer cells have grown into the deeper layers of the skin (dermis), whereas the term in-situ SCC indicate that the cancer cells remain in the upper layers of the skin (epidermis). SCC is a very common form of skin cancer. Click here for more information., Actinic KeratosisActinic Keratoses are collections of abnormal skin cells found in the upper layers of skin that develop after prolonged exposure to sun light. AKs are precancerous lesions. Click here for more information., Erythropoietic ProtoporphyriaErythropoietic Protoporphyria is a rare inherited metabolic disorder of the heme pathway. Click here for more information., Polymorphous Light EruptionAlso known as PLE, PME or PMLE, Polymorphic Light Eruption is the most common skin disorder characterized by photosensitivity and, after sunburn, is the most common sun-related problem seen by doctors. Click here for more information., Phototoxicity associated with Photodynamic TherapyPhotodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment modality used in oncology medicine by a variety of specialist physicians to eradicate premalignant and early-stage cancer and reduce the tumour size in end-stage cancers. Click here for more information. and Solar UrticariaSolar Urticaria is a rare and severe allergic disorder following exposure to sun and or light, occurring in less than 1% of the population. Click here for more.; and
• Photodermatology and Photobiology