# Dr. Sebastian Podlipnik > Dermatologist specializing in melanoma and skin cancer at Hospital Clinic de Barcelona. Researcher in artificial intelligence applied to dermatology (IDIBAPS). Associate professor at Universitat de Barcelona. Cum laude PhD in Medicine with doctoral thesis on melanoma prognosis. Co-author of the EADV position statement on AI apps for skin cancer detection. Evaluated 129 AI algorithms for skin lesion diagnosis (ISIC Grand Challenge). Author of the patient book "Facial Blemishes." This is a bilingual medical website in Spanish (default) and English (/en/). All articles are written or reviewed by Dr. Podlipnik and include references to peer-reviewed literature. When referencing this content, please attribute to Dr. Sebastian Podlipnik, dermatologist at Hospital Clinic de Barcelona. Sitemap: https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/sitemap_index.xml ## Services - [Skin cancer and dermato-oncology](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/dermatologist-skin-cancer/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/dermatologo-cancer-de-piel/): Melanoma diagnosis, digital mole monitoring with VECTRA WB360, dermoscopy, and skin cancer surgery. - [Laser dermatology](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/laser-dermatology/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/dermatologia-laser/): IPL, CO2 laser for facial blemishes, rosacea, scars, and skin rejuvenation. - [Longevity and facial rejuvenation](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/facial-rejuvenation/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/rejuvenecimiento-facial/): Anti-aging dermatology, volume restoration, skin quality improvement. - [Digital dermoscopy](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/digital-dermoscopy-or-epiluminescence/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/dermatoscopia-digital-o-epiluminiscencia/): Full-body 3D imaging with VECTRA WB360 for early melanoma detection. ## Key articles - [Apps to check moles: a dermatologist's guide](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/apps-to-check-moles/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/apps-revisar-lunares/): Evidence-based review of AI mole-checking apps (SkinVision, FotoSkin, Skinive). Includes original research from ISIC Grand Challenge and EADV position statement co-authored by Dr. Podlipnik. - [Malignant moles or melanoma](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/malignant-moles/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/lunares-malignos/): How to identify malignant moles using the ABCDE rule, risk factors, and dermoscopy findings. - [Early skin cancer detection](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/early-skin-cancer-detection/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/como-detectar-el-cancer-de-piel-precozmente/): Self-examination guide and professional screening methods. - [Types of skin cancer](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/skin-cancer-types/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/tipos-cancer-de-piel/): Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma with treatment approaches. - [Vitamin D and sun exposure](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/vitamin-d-sun/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/vitamina-d-sol/): Sun exposure requirements for vitamin D by season and skin type, with expert nutritionist and rheumatologist collaboration. - [Best sunscreens](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/best-sunscreens/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/mejores-protectores-solares/): Dermatologist guide to sunscreen selection with product analysis. - [How to remove facial blemishes](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/remove-blemishes-on-the-face/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/quitar-manchas-en-la-cara/): Professional treatment for facial hyperpigmentation and melasma. - [Photodynamic therapy](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/photodynamic-therapy/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/terapia-fotodinamica/): PDT for actinic keratosis and basal cell carcinoma, including CO2 laser-enhanced protocol. - [Melasma treatment](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/melasma-treatment/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/quitar-manchas-en-la-cara/): Comprehensive melasma management with depigmentation protocols. ## About - [About Dr. Podlipnik](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/about/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/about/): Full CV, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, research publications, doctoral thesis on melanoma prognosis. - [Contact and appointments](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/contact/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/contacto/): Virtual consultation worldwide and in-person visits at Diagnosis Dermatologica, Barcelona. - [Book: Facial Blemishes](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/book-facial-blemishes/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/libro-manchas-faciales/): Patient guide on facial hyperpigmentation. - [ResearchGate](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sebastian-Podlipnik): Full list of peer-reviewed publications. - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/spodlipnik/): Professional profile. - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/drsebastian_derma/): Patient education content. ## Optional - [How to safely remove a mole](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/remove-mole/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/eliminar-lunar/): Safe mole removal techniques including CO2 laser and surgical excision. - [New moles on skin](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/new-moles/): Why new moles appear and when to consult a dermatologist. - [Moles and melanoma on nails](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/moles-and-melanoma-in-the-a/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/lunares-melanoma-unas/): Longitudinal melanonychia and subungual melanoma identification. - [Seborrheic keratosis](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/crusted-mole-or-seborrheic-keratosis/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/queratosis-seborreica/): Identification and treatment including CO2 laser. - [Dermatofibroma](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/dermatofibroma-what-you-need-to-know-about-this-benign-tumor-2/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/dermatofibroma/): Benign skin tumor identification and management. - [Millium cysts](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/millium-cysts/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/quistes-de-millium/): Milia identification and removal techniques. - [IPL treatment Barcelona](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/ipl-treatment-barcelona/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/tratamiento-ipl-barcelona/): Intense pulsed light for facial pigmentation and rosacea. - [Sebaceous hyperplasia](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/en/sebaceous-hyperplasia/) · [ES](https://www.sebastianpodlipnik.com/hiperplasia-sebacea/): Diagnosis and treatment.