Electrocautery is a commonly used dermatological procedure where heat generated by electric current is used to burn, destroy, or coagulate tissue. It’s quick, precise, and widely used in OPD settings.
A heated metal probe (not electric current directly passing through the patient) is applied to the lesion → causes controlled tissue destruction or coagulation.
🧴 Common indications
Warts (verruca)
Skin tags (acrochordons)
Moles (selected cases)
Seborrheic keratosis
DPN (Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra)
Small vascular lesions (e.g., cherry angiomas)
🕒 Procedure time
Takes 10–20 minutes
Done under local anesthesia (topical or injectable)
Mild burning smell during procedure (normal 😄)
⚠️ Aftercare
Keep area clean & dry
Apply antibiotic ointment if prescribed
Don’t pick the crust/scab
Strict sun protection to avoid pigmentation
💎 Advantages
Quick & effective
Minimal bleeding (coagulation effect)
Cost-effective
Good for multiple small lesions
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