Dermatology is the medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. It also encompasses sexually transmitted diseases (venereal diseases).
The Dermatology Unit at Clínica Baía de Cascais operates every day of the week and treats a wide range of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections, infections, skin tumours, autoimmune and allergic diseases, mole assessment and monitoring, as well as aesthetic dermatology (laser hair removal, chemical peels, Botox, dermal fillers, cellulite treatment, and treatment of excessive sweating).
This unit is equipped with state-of-the-art technology in this field, namely:
- Computerised Digital Dermatoscopy – for the recording and monitoring of moles and early diagnosis of malignant melanoma
- Phototherapy Unit – with a cabin equipped with UVA lamps and the latest NBUVB technology for the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, cutaneous lymphomas, and vitiligo
- Laser / IPL Unit – equipped with:
a) CO₂ surgical laser
b) Nd:YAG laser for the treatment of vascular lesions (rosacea, varicose veins)
c) IPL – for skin photorejuvenation, rosacea, and hair removal
- Aesthetic Dermatology Unit, offering:
a) Superficial and medium-depth chemical peels
b) Botox
c) Dermal fillers
d) Mesotherapy
e) Dermabrasion and cellulite treatments using the Venus / Freeze device
- Surgical Dermatology Unit
a) For tumour excision and aesthetic procedures
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Clínica Baía de Cascais – Tel.: 219 236 382*
- Dr. Hugo Barreiros – Licence No. 46009, issued by Order of Physicians
- Dr. Pedro Torres – Licence No. 27462, issued by Order of Physicians
Clínica das Fontaínhas – Tel.: 219 236 374*
- Dr. Tavares Bello – Licence No. 26089, issued by Order of Physicians
Clínica Parque do Estoril – Tel.: 219 236 381*
- Dr. Manuel Calixto – Licence No. 16741, issued by Order of Physicians
* (Call cost to a national landline network)
