Prof. Dr. med., Dermatologist, Expert in Dermatology, Dermato-Oncology, and Dermato-Histology

Main Areas of Expertise

• General Dermatology

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Cancer

• Antitumor Therapy

• Dermatologic Surgery (Operative and Aesthetic)

• Dermato-Histology

• Allergology

• Clinical Research

Specialized Fields of Practice

• Diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of skin diseases in adults and children

• Modern screening methods, early detection, and therapy of skin cancer

• Systemic pharmacological treatment of advanced skin tumors

• Participation in scientific projects and clinical research

Scientific and Clinical Activities

• Clinical dermatology, skin cancer, dermato-histology

• Development of clinical guidelines

• Research in non-melanoma skin cancer

• National and international clinical studies

Publications and Editorial Work

• Editor of 5 dermatology books

• Approximately 150 scientific articles in international journals

Awards

• 1995 – DEGUM Award (German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine):
  “20 MHz B-scan sonography for visualization and measurement of human skin thickness”

• 1997 – International Association of Dentomaxillofacial Imaging Award:
  “Imaging of lip mucosal fibrosis using 20 MHz sonography”

Teaching Activities

• Since 2001 – Lecturer in dermatology for dentistry students, University of Witten/Herdecke

• Since 2003 – Lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine, teaching with the PBL (Problem-Based Learning) methodology

Memberships and Positions

• Special Consultant, German Dermatological Society

• Board Member, Wuppertal Medical Chamber

• Member, German Dermatological Society (DDG)

• Member, German Society of Dermatologic Surgery

• Founder, Interdisciplinary Society for Preventive Medicine

• Active member, Oncological Medical Association (Dermatologic Division)

• Member, Society for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery

• Member, Geriatric Medical Society (Medicine of Aging)

• Chair, Working Group on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Psoriasis, and Scleroderma

• Coordinator of Patient Self-Help Groups for individuals with oncological and rare skin diseases

Scientific Initiatives

• Co-founder of the reference work “Clinical Guide to Dermatology”

• Recognized as one of Germany’s top physicians in oncologic and aesthetic dermatology by Focus magazine

Additional Professional Fields

• Comprehensive treatment of oral mucosal diseases

• Prevention of age-related skin changes and anti-aging dermatology

• Development and clinical implementation of innovative techniques in dermatologic surgery

Scientific Work

Professor Dr. Dirschka specializes in clinical dermatology, dermato-oncology, and dermato-histology.
He is actively involved in developing clinical guidelines in dermatology, conducting research focused on non-melanoma skin cancer, and participating in national and international clinical studies.
He has served as editor of five specialized dermatological books and is the author of nearly 150 publications in international scientific journals.