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Prof. Dr. med. Silke Hofmann
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. med. Silke Hofmann

dermatology, venereology, and allergology
dermatology, venereology, and allergology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
99%21 years9.8/10$$162Yes

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Wuppertal
Health facility
Helios University Hospital Wuppertal
Medical unit
Department of dermatology and allergology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Silke Hofmann is a highly experienced and accomplished dermatologist, venereologist, and allergologist with over 20 years of experience. She is the Chief Physician at the Department of Dermatology and Allergology in Helios University Hospital Wuppertal, Germany. Dr. Hofmann's impressive career includes various notable achievements. She has obtained multiple licenses and specializations in dermatology, including allergology and occupational dermatology. Her expertise is widely recognized, as she has been chosen as a representative for German and European guidelines on the diagnosis and therapy of pemphigus, bullous pemphigoid, mucosal pemphigoid, linear IgA dermatosis, and paraneoplastic pemphigus. She has also been a mandate holder for several S2k guidelines on the diagnosis and therapy of pemphigus and bullous pemphigus. With a publication record of 162 scientific articles, Dr. Hofmann's expertise and research focus are evident. Her scientific contributions cover various skin conditions, including autoimmune diseases like pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid. Esteemed medical societies and academies have recognized her work in this area. Dr. Hofmann's dedication to her field and extensive knowledge and experience make her an exceptional dermatologist. She is well-regarded for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to advancements in dermatological research and treatment options.

Skills & Expertise

pemphigoid
bullous pemphigoid
dermatology
collagen
skin
allergology
lupus
dermatitis
autoimmune
dermatosis
iga dermatosis
allergy
venereology
atopic
pemphigus vulgarisfoliaceus
vulgarisfoliaceus bullous
hypereosinophilic syndrome
mucous membrane
atopic dermatitis
lupus erythematosus
killer t cells
chronic pruritus
epidermal collagen
epidermolysis
dermatitis herpetiformis
epidermolysis bullosa
cutaneous inflammation
staphylococcus aureus
iga pemphigus
refractory lupus
tralokinumabinduced psoriasis
pruritic skin
itching dermatitis
protein allergy
mucosal dermatoses
lupus mastitis
lesional skin
localized scleroderma
itchy skin
skin infections
skin disorders
palmoplantar keratoderma
dermal sarcoma
food allergy
contact dermatitis
skin cancer
humoral autoimmune response
lymph node metastases
neurodermatitis
keratoderma

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1996-2003 Studied human medicine at the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and Rennes University
  • 1999-2000 Hoelderlin scholarship of the German National Academic Foundation for a study year abroad in Rennes
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 2003-2010 Resident at the University Dermatology Clinic in Freiburg
  • 2004 Defense of the dissertation: "Comparison of autoantibody profile and clinical phenotype of patients with bullous pemphigoid using a newly developed BP180 ELISA"
  • 2006 Research fellowship of the German Dermatological Society
  • 2007 Obtaining specialization in dermatology and venereology
  • 2010 Received additional qualifications in the field of allergology
  • 2010-2012 Postdoc at the center for rheumatology research at the University College London (Leopoldina fellowship)
  • 2011 Habilitation and a teaching license for dermatology and venereology at the University of Freiburg
  • 2017 Certification for the special field of occupational dermatology
  • 2018 Additional qualification in drug tumor therapy
Experience
  • 2002-2003 Practical year in dermatology at the University Hospital Geneva and in surgery and internal medicine at the University Hospital Erlangen
  • Head of the autoimmune consultation and the immunodiagnostics laboratory at the University Dermatology Clinic in Freiburg
  • 2012-2017 Senior Physician, Head of the Department of dermatolology and allergology at the Helios University Hospital Wuppertal
  • 2013-2019 Lecturer at the Helios University Hospital Wuppertal
  • 2017 Senior Staff Physician of the Department of dermatolology and allergology at the Helios University Hospital Wuppertal
  • 2020 Chief Physician of the Department of dermatolology and allergology at the Helios University Hospital Wuppertal
Awards & Memberships
  • 2013 Mandate holder of the S2k guideline on the diagnosis and therapy of pemphigus and bullous pemphigus from the Association of Scientific Medical Societies in Germany
  • 2019 Mandate holder of the S2k guideline on the diagnosis and therapy of pemphigus and bullous pemphigus from the Association of Scientific Medical Societies in Germany
  • 2019 Mandate holder of the guideline on the therapy of pemphigus disease from the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
  • 2021 Representative of the German Dermatological Society for public relations
  • 2022 Representative of German and European guidelines on the diagnosis and therapy of pemphigus and bullous pemphigus
  • 2022 Representative of German and European guidelines on the diagnosis and therapy of mucosal pemphigoid
  • 2023 Representative of German and European guidelines on the diagnosis and therapy of linear IgA dermatosis and paraneoplastic pemphigus
  • Member of the board of the German Dermatological Society
  • Member of the working group of dermatological research
  • Member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
  • Member of the German Society for Allergology and Clinical Immunology
  • Member of the Medical Association of German Allergists
  • Member of the working group of professional dermatology
  • Included in the FOCUS physician top lists for neurodermatitis and skin tumors

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Paradoxical tralokinumab-induced psoriasis in a patient with atopic dermatitis.

December, 2023

[Management of bullous pemphigoid and mucous membrane pemphigoid].

16 October, 2023

[In memory of Prof. Dr. med. Percy Lehmann].

October, 2023

Location

Heusnerstraße, 40, 42283 Wuppertal, Germany

FAQ

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Silke Hofmann?

The primary specialization of the doctor is dermatology, venereology, and allergology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Silke Hofmann has been practicing for more than 21 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Silke Hofmann expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in pemphigoid, bullous pemphigoid, dermatology, collagen, skin.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

Yes, Prof. Dr. med. Silke Hofmann performs virtual appointments and offers a second medical opinion service.

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