Dr. Didac Barco
Dermatologist in Barcelona
Dr. Didac is a dermatologist specializing in the treatment of acne and scars, and the creator of educational content for healthcare professionals. He is the director of the Corium Dermatologyclinic, located in downtown Barcelona.
Here you can learn more about his extensive education and professional experience. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us here.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, 2005, from the University of Barcelona (Hospital Clínic School of Medicine).
• Specialization in Medical and Surgical Dermatology and Venereology through the MIR program at the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau (Barcelona) from 2005 to 2009.
• Master’s Degree in Aesthetic Dermatology from the University of Alcalá de Henares (Madrid, 2013).
• Master’s Degree in Photomedicine and Cutaneous Laser Applications from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Barcelona, 2019).
• Full member of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology since 2010.
• Full member of the Ibero-Latin American College of Dermatology since 2019.
• Member of the Spanish Psoriasis Group of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology since 2010.
• Observership in the Dermatology Department at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Foresterhill Hospital and the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Woolmanhill Hospital ( Aberdeen, United Kingdom) in 2000.
• Observership in the Dermatology Department at the laser unit of Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Chicago, USA) in 2015.
• Observership in the Dermatology Department at the laser unit of Mount Sinai Hospital ( New York, U.S.A.) in 2016.
• “1st Course on Perioral Rejuvenation and Beautification, ” Dr. José Luis Martínez Amo. March 2020.
• “1st Course on Clinical Management & Marketing, ” SECFP. April 2020.
• Member of the Laser and Pulsed Light Section of the Ibero-Latin American College of Dermatology(CILAD).
• Master’s Degree in Management and Administration of Clinics and Medical Centers, CESIF (Online, 2,023).
• Special Award for the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree for achieving an average grade of “honors” in 2005 from the University of Barcelona.
• Named Best Dermatologist in Spain and Catalonia by the Doctoralia Awards in 2015.
• Named Best Dermatologist in Catalonia by the Doctoralia Awards in 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
• Scientific advisor and Key Opinion Leader for Cutera, Inc. and Candela, Inc., pioneers in laser technology in the field of medicine.
• Scientific reviewer for the journals “Lasers in Medical Science” and “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas.” 2.023.
• Chief of the Dermatology Department at CIMA Hospital (Barcelona) from 2013 to 2014.
• Resident in the Dermatology Department at the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau from 2009 to 2011.
• Member of the IDERMA Dermatology Department at the Institut Universitari Dexeus (Barcelona) from 2011 to 2013.
• Assistant in the Dermatology Department at Teknon Medical Center (Barcelona) from 2009 to 2019. Teaching Coordinator for that department from 2018 to 2019.
• Associate at the DermAndTek Clinic (Andorra) from 2015 to 2021.
• Director of the Corium Dermatology Clinic and coworking space (Barcelona) since 2019.
• University professor and coordinator of the Dermatology course at the CTO Medicina academy (Barcelona) from 2005 to 2010, preparing students for the MIR competitive examination administered by the Spanish Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs.
• University professor of the core course in Dermatology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (Faculty of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau) from 2008 to 2011.
• Scientific advisor for Catalan broadcast media ( TV3’s “Divendres , ” Catalunya Ràdio’s “El matí,” “El món” and “Tot és possible” on RAC1 ) and in popular science magazines such as“La Vanguardia,”“La Razón,”“Acció Psoriasi,”“Cosmetic World,”and“Cosmopolitan.”
• Adjunct professor for the practical module on fractional CO2 lasers in the Master’s program in Aesthetic Medicine at CEU Cardenal Carrera University (Valencia) from 2017 to the present.
• Creator and instructor of the online course “Simple Techniques for Managing Acne Scars,” withscientific endorsement from C.I.L.A.D., the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV), and SECPF. 2019.
• Creator and instructor of the online course“Simple Techniques for Managing Keloids,” in collaboration with the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV). 2020.
• Instructor for the AEDV online advanced management course in dermatology , “Superspecialization: An Opportunity for the Private Dermatologist,” organized by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV) and sponsored by Bioderma. November 2020. Link.
• Instructor for the 2nd edition of CILAD’s “Diploma in Laser Therapy in Dermatology.” June 2021. View diploma.
• Creator and instructor of the online course “Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine,’ with scientific endorsement from the AEDV. October 2021.
• Instructor for the 3rd edition of CILAD’s “Diploma in Laser Therapy in Dermatology.” November 2022. View diploma.
TV
• July 4, 2012. “To the Beach with Sun Protection.” ‘Divendres’ magazine, TV3.
Scientific advisor on sun protection habits. Link
• May 25, 2013. TVE News at 3:00 p.m. Dermatologist specializing in new technologies. Link.
• April 24, 2014. “The Voice of the Entrepreneur” on 25TV. Dr. Barco explains the purpose of his website and blog. Link.
• April 30, 2014. “The Voice of the Entrepreneur” on 25TV. Dr. Barco explains the treatment of acne scars using non-ablative laser therapy. Link.
Radio
• July 21, 2011. “El matí de Catalunya Ràdio, with Manel Fuentes.” Catalunya Ràdio.
Scientific advisor on sun protection habits. Link
• August 10, 2011. “El matí de Catalunya Ràdio.” Catalunya Ràdio.
Scientific advisor on arthropod bites. Link
• September 6, 2011. “El món, amb Jordi Basté.” RAC1.
Scientific advisor on arthropod bites. Link
• August 16, 2011. “Everything Is Possible.” RAC1.
Scientific advisor on sun protection for the skin. Link
• December 16, 2011. “El món, amb Jordi Basté.” RAC1.
Scientific advisor for listener questions.
• April 13, 2012. “El món, amb Jordi Basté.” RAC1.
Scientific advisor for the segment “La crème de la crème.” Link
• September 10, 2012. “El món, amb Jordi Basté.” RAC1.
Scientific advisor for the segment “La crème de la crème.” Link.
• February 15, 2013. “El món, amb Jordi Basté.” RAC1.
Scientific advisor for the segment “La crème de la crème.” Link.
• August 8, 2015. “Paradis Terrenal” program. Radio Nacional d’Andorra.
Protecting our skin from the sun’s rays and preventing skin cancer.
• August 14, 2015. “Programa Paradis Terrenal.” Radio Nacional d’Andorra.
Reasons why acne appears on our skin.
• August 21, 2015. “Paradis Terrenal” program. Radio Nacional d’Andorra.
Skin conditions that can occur in the summer.
• August 11, 2017. “Gravetat zero” program. Catalunya Ràdio.
Common myths about the skin. Link.
• April 16, 2025. “La nit dels ignorants 3.0.” Catalunya Ràdio.
Tattoos. Link.
Press
•“Skin and Stress.” Alomar A, Barco D. Esthetic World, June 2006; 43.
•“Lips: Their Aesthetic Importance and Correction of Aging.” Barco D, Alomar A. Esthetic World, November 2006; 48: 76–80.
•“The Skin on the Back.” Barco D, Alomar A. Esthetic World, March 2007; 52: 76–81.
• INFOCIMA No. 26, “Consultori” section. October 2011.
• La Vanguardia: Medical Excellence. June 15 , 2103. Link
• El País: Barcelona, Capital of Progress. September 24, 2013 . Link
• Doctors & Labs: Health 2.0. October 14 , 2103.
• La Vanguardia: Special Feature on Investing in Health. Interview on laser treatment and acne scars. February 8, 2014.
• La Vanguardia: Special Report on Investing in Health. Interview on laser treatment and acne scars. April 26, 2014.
• Europa Press: Some substances in insect repellents may be harmful to health. July 27, 2014. Link
• La Vanguardia: There are currently very effective and safe methods for treating acne scars. November 10, 2014. Link
• La Vanguardia: Acne Scars and Marks. September 28, 2015. Link
• La Vanguardia: Acne Scars and Marks. 11/21/2015. Link
• elPeriódico: The Fight Against Facial Flushing. December 1, 2015.
• El Confidencial: The 17 Doctors Who Have Been Named Spain’s Best Doctors. January 11, 2016. Link
• La Vanguardia: Acne in Women “Starting at age 25, acne is more common in women than in men.” March 8, 2016. Link
• La Vanguardia: “Acne scar treatment can yield very satisfactory results.” March 20, 2016. Link
• La Vanguardia: “Acne treatment can be fully customized according to the patient’s preferences” July 19, 2016. Link
• Men’s Health Spain: “What Is the Purpose of Your Body Hair?” July 28, 2016.
• La Vanguardia: “Early treatment reduces the likelihood of the scar becoming more unsightly or keloids forming” November 5, 2016. Link
• La Vanguardia, “Beauty Without Surgery”: “The timing of scar treatment determines the degree of improvement” April 8, 2017. Link
• La Razón ATuSalud: “Phototherapy Is Best When Guided by a Dermatologist,” July 17, 2019. Link
• La Vanguardia: “First dermatology clinic specializing in acne, scars, and laser therapy” Nov. 2019. Link
• Clavesdemujer.com: “Lentigines and melasma should be prevented and treated early to slow their progression. “ August, 2025. Link.
• Yodona: “Ideally, you should use SPF 50 and reapply every two hours. “ August 2, 2025. Link.
• Efesalud.com: “Skin Spots: How and When to Remove the Signs of Sun Damage.“ September 2, 2025. Link.
•“Current Status of Psoriasis in Spain and Portugal: First Epidemiological Study of Psoriasis in the Iberian Peninsula.” Sintra (Portugal), October 2005.
•“Differential Diagnosis of Dermatological Conditions in the Pediatric Population”(Dr. Carlos Ferrándiz). Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital. Barcelona, October 2005.
•“Old Drugs, New Indications in Dermatology”(Dr. Montserrat Pérez). Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Barcelona, January 2006.
•“The Skin: An Enigma”(Dr. Montserrat Pérez). Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Barcelona, February 2006. Grade: Summa Cum Laude.
•“Occupational Dermatoses: Training and Continuing Education”(Dr. Ramon Maria Pujol and Dr. Ana Giménez Arnau). Hospital del Mar, IMAS. Barcelona, March–April 2006. Monographic study on “Contact Dermatitis Caused by Henna Tattoos,” graded “Outstanding.”
•“6th Course on Compounding in Dermatology: Contributions of Compounding to Current Therapeutics.” Sagrat Cor Hospital. Barcelona, April 2006
•“Psoriasis Symposium: Conventional and Biologic Therapies; A Practical Overview of Current Treatment.” Sagrat Cor Hospital. Barcelona, April 2006.
•“Skin Manifestations of Internal and/or Multisystemic Diseases”(Dr. Carlos Ferrándiz). Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital. Barcelona, May 2006. Monographic thesis on “Schönlein-Henoch purpura,” graded “Outstanding.”
•“2006 Catalan Dermatology Conference: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges.” Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Barcelona, May 2006.
•“8th Joint Meeting of the Balearic, Catalan, and Valencian Sections of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology.” Arnau de Vilanova Hospital. Lleida, June 2006.
•“Non-melanoma Skin Cancer: New Therapeutic Approaches.” Prof. Joseph L. Jorizzo (Wake Forest University, North Carolina, USA). Barcelona, June 2006.
•“8th Basic Course in Dermoscopy”(Dr. Susana Puig, Dr. Josep Malvehy). Hospital Clínic i Provincial de Barcelona. Barcelona, June 2006.
•“Indications for Infliximab in Psoriasis”(Dr. Lluís Puig). Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, June 2006.
•“Galderma Course: ATLAS OF CUTANEOUS MYCOLOGY, Volume I: Nail Mycoses”(Drs. Vicente Crespo and Vicente Delgado). August 2006.
•“First National Meeting of Dermatology Residents.” Tenerife, September 2006.
•“27th Symposium of the International Society of Dermatopathology,”“4th Meeting of the Iberian and Latin American Society of Dermatopathology,”“32nd Annual Meeting of the Spanish Dermatopathology Group.” Málaga, November 2006.
•“32nd Electrocardiography Course”(Dr. P. Codinach). Dos de Maig Hospital. Barcelona, November 2006.
•“First Course on Biological Therapy in Dermatology.” (Dr. Lluís Puig). Barcelona, December 2006.
•“Dermatology Self-Assessment Study Program”of the American Academy of Dermatology. Barcelona, February–December 2006.
•“Galderma Course: ATLAS OF CUTANEOUS MYCOLOGY, Volume II: Superficial Mycoses”(Drs. Vicente Crespo and Vicente Delgado). February 2006.
•“The Use of Cyclosporine Following the Introduction of Biologics”(Drs. Esteban Daudén and Lluís Puig). Palma de Mallorca, March 2007.
•“Dermopediatrics IV, Fourth Course on Dermatology for Pediatricians and Dermatologists in Training”(Drs. Juan Ferrando and Ramón Grimalt). Barcelona, March 2007.
•“6th Dermatology Symposium – Juan Canalejo University Hospital Complex: ‘Topographic Dermatology’”(Dr. Eduardo Fonseca). La Coruña, April 2007.
•“16th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.” Vienna, May 2007.
•“Course on the Center of Excellence in Pediatric Dermatology at the Hospital del Niño Jesús in Madrid”(Dr. Antonio Torrelo). Madrid, May 2007.
•“35th National Congress of Dermatology and Venereology.” Granada, June 2007.
•“33rd National Meeting of the Spanish Dermatopathology Group of the AEDV and the SEAP.” Barcelona, November 2007.
•“9th International Refresher Course in Dermatopathology.” Barcelona, November 2007.
•“Second Course on Biological Therapy in Dermatology.” Barcelona, November 2007.
•“19th Meeting of the Spanish Pediatric Dermatology Group.” Valencia, January 2008.
•“Dermatopathology MorningSession.” Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, February 2008.
•“3rd Course on Occupational Skin Diseases.” Barcelona, April 2008.
•“5th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Spring Symposium.” Istanbul, May 2008.
•“36th National Congress of Dermatology and Venereology.” Barcelona, June 2008.
•“Digital Dermatological Photography: Capture, Retouching, and Archiving.” 36th National Congress of Dermatology and Venereology. Barcelona, June 2008.
•“Fourth Theoretical and Practical Course on Dermatological Applications of Lasers and Intense Pulsed Light.” Barcelona, May 2009.
•“6th Live Dermatological Surgery Course.” León, May 2009.
•“Fourth Course on Biological Therapy in Dermatology.” Barcelona, December 2009.
•“Fifth International Course on Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery.” Seville, March 2011.
•“39th Congress of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.” Santiago de Compostela, June 2011.
•“Hands-on Workshop on Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers.” Teknon Medical Center (Barcelona), June 2011.
•“First Course on Cutaneous Ultrasound for Dermatologists.” Sanitas La Moraleja Hospital (Madrid), January 2012.
•“Master Class on Facial Rejuvenation with Hyaluronic Acid and Botulinum Toxin.” Official College of Dentistry of Barcelona. March 2012.
•“Workshop on Genodermatosis, the Skin Barrier, and Urea.” Isdin Laboratories (Barcelona), April 2012.
•“5th Conference on Private Dermatology and New Technologies.” Palma de Mallorca, May 2012.
•“VY International Symposium on Advances in Oncological Dermatology.” Valencia, October 2012.
•“Anatomical Dissection Course”applied to cosmetic procedures. Granada, November 2012.
•“25th Meeting of the Spanish Group on Surgical Dermatology, Lasers, and Cutaneous Oncology of the AEDV.” Granada, November 2012.
•“6th International Course on Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dermatology.” Seville, April 2013.
•“FTC Tension Thread Application Technique Training Course.” Barcelona, February 2014.
•“MiniMBA: Advanced Program in Dermatological Management: The Bioderma Program by ESADE.” Barcelona, April and May 2014.
•“DAWN Meeting: Advances in the Treatment of Acne and Rosacea.” Monaco, June 2014.
•“SkinAlliance Conference.” Paris, September 2014.
•“Hands-on Workshop on Photodynamic Therapy.” Barcelona, September 2014.
•“Women 360º Congress. First Congress on Health, Well-being, and Business for Female Executives and Entrepreneurs.” Sant Cugat del Vallès, October 2014.
•“X Conference on Private Dermatology and New Technologies. DERMUS’.” Valencia, April 2017.
•“29th GEDET MEETING.” Las Palmas de Gran, April 2017.
• “XXX GEDET MEETING” – Excellence in Laser Scar Treatment – November 2018.
• “The CO2 Laser: A Useful Tool for the Dermatologist. A Springboard to Super-Specialization. Dermatology 3.0. How to Build a Successful Reputation Using Social Media and Digital Marketing.” Barcelona, February 2019.
•“Basic Life Support Course.” Andorra, February 2019.
• 27th Congress of the Spanish Society of Medical and Surgical Lasers. Barcelona, April 2019.
• 47th National Congress of Dermatology and Venereology. Barcelona, June 2019.
• 5-Continent-Congress. Barcelona, August 2019.
• 28th EADV Congress. Madrid, October 2019.
• IMCAS. Paris, February 2020.
• 9th SEHER CONGRESS. Madrid, February 2020.
• 35th SEME National Congress. Málaga, February 2020.
• “1st Virtual Dermatology Conference: Skin Care.” April 2020.
• “2012 5CC World Congress.” August 2020.
• “Online Course on IPL, Lasers, and Other Energy Sources Applied to Dermatology,” 22nd Ibero-Latin American Congress of Dermatology. September 2020.
• “10th International Course on Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dermatology.” May 2021.
• “SCARS2021 Virtual Conference.” May 2021.
•“Skin Reactions Secondary to Antineoplastic Agents.” Dalmau J, Roé E, García-Navarro X, Corella F, Barco D, Alomar A. First National Meeting of Dermatology Residents. Tenerife, September 2006.
•“Neutrophilic dermatosis in a patient with collagenous colitis.”Barco D, Barnadas MA, Roé E, Sancho FJ, Ricart E, Alomar A. XXVII Symposium of the International Society of Dermatopathology. Málaga, November 9–11, 2006.
•“Regressive Congenital Tufted Angiomas.” Barco D, Baselga E, Alomar A. 17th Meeting of the Spanish Pediatric Dermatology Group. Alicante, January 26–27, 2007.
•“Etanercept: A Therapeutic Alternative for Pediatric Psoriasis.” Barco D, Puig Ll, García-Navarro X, Roé E, Corella F, Alomar A. 17th Meeting of the Spanish Pediatric Dermatology Group. Alicante, January 26–27, 2007.
•“RICH or NICH? A disease spectrum.” Barco D, Baselga E, Alomar A. 16th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Vienna, May 2007.
•“Angiosarcoma of the Scalp in a Kidney Transplant Recipient.”Barco D, Barnadas MA, Bagué S, Alomar A. 16th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Vienna, May 2007.
•“Successful treatment of nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy with 0.1% tacrolimus ointment.” Roé E, Dalmau J, Corella F, García-Navarro X, Barco D, Alomar A. 16th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Vienna, May 2007.
•“Acute onset of ‘green nails’ after treatment with 8% clobetasol nail lacquer.” García-Navarro X, Serra-Baldrich E, Roé E, Corella F,Barco D, Alomar A. 16th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Vienna, May 2007.
•“Rombo syndrome treated with photodynamic therapy.” Corella F, Garcés JR, Alegre M, Roé E, Dalmau J, García-Navarro X, Barco D, Alomar A. 16th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Vienna, May 2007.
•“Occupational Airborne Contact Dermatitis in the Pharmaceutical Industry.” Corella F, Serra-Baldrich E, García-Navarro X, Roé E, Barco D, Alomar A. 16th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Vienna, May 2007.
•“‘Cobblestone’ scrotal infection caused by human papillomavirus type 40 (HPV-40) in a child: spontaneous resolution following biopsy”García-Navarro X, Baselga E, Barco D, Roé E, Corella F, Alomar A. 35th National Congress of Dermatology and Venereology. Granada, June 2007.
•“Treatment with intravenous immunoglobulins for cutaneous ulcers and peripheral neuropathy secondary to mixed cryoglobulinemia.” Corella F, Alegre M, de Llobet JM, Roé E, Barco D, García-Navarro X. 35th National Congress of Dermatology and Venereology. Granada, June 2007.
•“Alopecia-inducing folliculitis of the scalp: a therapeutic challenge.” Roé E, Dalmau J, Peramiquel L, Corella F, García-Navarro X, Barco D, Alomar A. 35th National Congress of Dermatology and Venereology. Granada, June 2007.
•“Classic Kaposi’s sarcoma on lymphedema secondary to catheterization.” Barco D, Alegre M, Roé E, García-Navarro X, Corella F, Alomar A. 35th National Congress of Dermatology and Venereology. Granada, June 2007.
•“Multiple herpetic panadizos associated with herpetic gingivostomatitis.” Corella F, Roé E, Vilarrasa E, García-Navarro X, Barco D, Dalmau J, Alomar A. Second National Congress of Residents. Madrid, October 2007.
•“Disseminated Nodules in an HIV-Positive Patient.” Vilarrasa E, García-Navarro E, Corella F, Barco D, Dalmau J, Roé E. Second National Congress of Residents. Madrid, October 2007.
•“Atrophy on the inner side of the ankles: another form of semicircular lipoatrophy?” García-Navarro X, Corella F, Barco D, Vilarrasa E, Dalmau J, Roé E. 2nd National Congress of Residents. Madrid, October 2007.
•“Histological Study of the Spontaneous Regression of Flat Warts.” Barco D, Puig Ll, Fernández-Figueras MT, Ribera M, Ferrándiz C. 9th International Dermatopathology Update Course. Barcelona, November 2007.
•“Eccrine angiomatous hamartoma treated with botulinum toxin.” Barco D, Baselga E, Alegre M, Curell R, Alomar A. 19th Meeting of the Spanish Pediatric Dermatology Group. Valencia, Jan. 2008.
•“Successful treatment of pustular psoriasis and acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau with etanercept plus methotrexate.” Barco D, Puig Ll, García-Navarro X, Corella F, Alomar A. 5th EADV Spring Symposium. Istanbul, May 2008.
•“Pemphigus herpetiformis. A case report.” Barnadas MA,Barco D, Vilarrasa E, López-Ferrer A, Gelpí C, Alomar A. 38th National Congress of Dermatology and Venereology. Málaga, May 2010.
· An Updated Review of Topical Tretinoin in Dermatology: From Acne and Photoaging to Skin Cancer. Balado-Simó P, Morgado-Carrasco D, Gómez-Armayones S, López-Ferrer A, Barco D, Ferrándiz-Pulido C, Podlipnik S. J Clin Med. Nov. 10, 2025;14(22):7958.
· Follicular Unit Extraction Micropunch for the Elevation and Excision of Deep Icepick and Boxcar Acne Scars. Barco D, López Sanz P, Mir-Bonafé JM. How We Do It: Dermatol Surg. February 26, 2025;51(7):737.
•“A Review of Scleroderma and Case Studies.” Barco, D. First National Meeting of Dermatology Residents. Tenerife, September 2006.
•“Congenital Regressive Tufted Angiomas.” Barco D, Baselga E, Alomar A. Catalan-Balearic Section of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and the Catalan Society of Dermatology of the Academy of Medical Sciences of Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. Barcelona, February 2007.
•“Sutures and Stitches.” Contributor to the first and second theoretical-practical courses on Surgical Dermatology and the first and second “in vivo” courses on Mohs Surgery (Drs. J. R. Garcés and M. Alegre). Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, 2008.
• Theoretical and practical courses I and II in Surgical Dermatology and “in vivo” courses I and II in Mohs Surgery at the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau (Barcelona) in 2008.
•“Erythematous nasal plaque.” Barco D, Baselga E, Llistosella E, Vilarrasa E, López-Ferrer A, Alomar A. Catalan-Balearic Section of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and the Catalan Society of Dermatology of the Academy of Medical Sciences of Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. Barcelona, January 2009.
•“Cutaneous extravasation of potassium chloride.” Barco D, Vilarrasa E, López-Ferrer A, Ruiz V, Alomar A. Catalan-Balearic Section of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and the Catalan Society of Dermatology of the Academy of Medical Sciences of Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. Barcelona, March 2009.
•“Experts in skin care and minor skin conditions.”Barco, D. Training course sponsored by Lutsine E45. Madrid, October 2011.
• Workshop titled“Itchy Skin: I Can’t Stop Scratching!” at the Teknon Foundation (Barcelona) in 2011.
• Workshop titled“Don’t Abuse Your Skin: Learn How to Fight Acne”at the Teknon Foundation (Barcelona) in 2011.
• Workshop titled“Your Skin Has a Memory! Protect It at Any Age”at the Teknon Foundation (Barcelona) in 2012.
•“Treatment of Acne Scars with Non-Ablative Fractional Laser.” 14th Course on Medical and Surgical Lasers. Planas Clinic. Barcelona, October 2013.
•“Treatment of acne scars, keloids, and melasma with a non-ablative fractional erbium laser.” Palomar 1540 XD User Meeting. Madrid, February 2014.
•“Treatments for Acne Scars” in the presentation “What Would You Do in Aesthetic Dermatology?” 43rd National Congress of the AEDV. Seville, May 2015.
•“Course on the Fundamentals of Lasers in Dermatology.” Organizer and presenter. Barcelona, February 2017.
•“Early Laser Treatment of Scars.” 1st Meeting of the Spanish Society of Facial Plastic Surgery. Gran Canaria, May 3–5, 2018.
•“Excellence in Scar Management.” XXX Meeting of the Spanish Group for Aesthetic and Therapeutic Dermatology of the AEDV. Palma de Gran Canaria, November 15–17, 2018.
•“Technique Combinations for the Treatment of Acne Scars”at the 5th Candela Academy, Marbella, October 2018.
•“XXX GEDETMEETING”– Excellence in Laser Scar Treatment – November 2018.
•“Scar Treatment Workshop.” 21st Introductory Course in Aesthetic Dermatology for Residents – R3. Madrid, February 2019.
•“TheCO2 Laser: A Useful Tool for the Dermatologist. A Springboard to Super-Specialization. Dermatology 3.0. How to Build a Successful Reputation Using Social Media and Digital Marketing.” Barcelona, February 2019.
•“Online Course on Simple Techniques for Managing Acne Scars for Dermatologists,”February 2019. Scientifically endorsed by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and the Ibero-Latin American College of Dermatology.
•“CO2RE Laser Theory and Treatments.” Valencia, April 2019.
•“Presentation of the New Nd:YAG and LBO Laser Platform.” 27th Congress of the Spanish Society for Medical and Surgical Lasers. Barcelona, April 2019.
•“Laser Treatment of Atrophic Scars.” 47th National Congress of Dermatology and Venereology. Barcelona, June 2019.
•“Scar Management Using Laser Technology.” 47th National Congress of Dermatology and Venereology. Barcelona, June 2019.
•“Combination of Light-Based Devices for Scar Treatment.” 5-Continent-Congress. Barcelona, August 2019.
•“Combined Laser and Surgical Techniques for Acne Scars.” 5-Continent-Congress. Barcelona, August 2019.
•“Setting Realistic Expectations for the Aesthetic Patient.” 28th EADV Congress. Madrid, October 2019.
• “Advanced Clinical Training Nordlys.” Candela Medical. Madrid, January 2020.
• “Laser Treatment of Atrophic Scars: Algorithms for Combined Treatments.” IMCAS. Paris, February 2020.
• “Advanced Clinical Training Nordlys + CO2RE.” Candela Medical. Barcelona, February 2020.
• “What’s New in Scars?” SEHER. Madrid, February 2020.
• “Training on the Nordlys Platform.” Candela Medical. Madrid, March 2020.
• 22nd Introductory Course in Aesthetic Dermatology for Residents. Online, July 2021. Certificate of attendance.
• Intermedic Workshop: “Conventional and Fractional CO₂ Lasers in Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology.” October 2, 2021.
• 13th DERMUS Conference. “Early Management of Acne Scars.” Madrid, October 2, 2021.
• 13th DERMUS Conference. “IPL, non-ablative fractional laser, neodymium, and CO2 laser: a winning combination for your private practice.” Candela Medical. Madrid, October 2, 2021.
• 13th DERMUS Conference. “Why Choose 532 and 1064 nm When Considering a Vascular Platform?” Cutera. Madrid, October 2, 2021.
• Meeting of the Catalan Society of Dermatology and the Catalan Section of the AEDV. “Treatment of Acne Scars.” Barcelona, October 2, 2021.
• Gine-Dermatology Seminar. Women & Skin. “Acne at Different Stages of a Woman’s Life: Acne and Hormones” and “Scars: What to Do?” November 2021.
• “48th National Congress of Dermatology and Venereology.” “CO₂ Laser: What You Need to Know. Protocols.” Bilbao, December 2021.
• Advanced Clinical Course on CO2RE. Candela Medical. Barcelona, April 2022.
• “23rd Introductory Course in Aesthetic Dermatology” for AEDV residents . “Ablative and Non-Ablative Fractional Lasers.” Madrid, April 2022.
• “16th Annual Burn Course.” “Scar Maturation.” Barcelona, April 2022.
• 29th Congress of the Spanish Society for Medical and Surgical Lasers.“Scar Treatment with High-Power Lasers.” Málaga, June 2022.
• “Treatment of Hypertrophic and Atrophic Scars Using Light-Based Devices” and “Indications for Pulsed Light in Vascular Pathology.” Candela Iberia Users Meeting. Madrid, July 2022.
• 23rd Ibero-Latin American Congress of Dermatology. Madrid, July 2022. Certificate of presentations. Certificate of attendance.
• 35th International Course on Therapeutics. “New Developments in the Management of Scars and Keloids.” Virtual, August 2022.
• CILAD International Course on Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dermatology. “Management of Keloids and Surgical Scars: How to Improve Them.” Online, September 2022.
• 14th 5CC World Congress. “How to Treat Keloids: Algorithms.” Barcelona, September 2022.
• 9th Candela Academy. Rome, September 2, 2022.
• 33rd GEDET Meeting. “From the Hypodermis to the Epidermis: Subcision, Fractional Radiofrequency with Needles, and CO2 Laser.” Cádiz, November 2, 2022. See certificates.
• Pediatric Laser Conference at San Joan de Deú Hospital. “Scars in Dermatology.” Barcelona, December 2022.
• IMCAS. “Targetoid CO2 Laser Resurfacing for Boxcar and Icepick Acne Scars.” Paris, January 2023. Presentation certificate. Certificate of attendance.
• Cutera University Clinical Forum.“Spot Removal and Photorejuvenation,”“Treatment of Flushing,” and “Laser Genesis Rejuvenation and Scars.” Milan, February 2023.
• Proact Nordlys. Candela Medical. Barcelona, March 2023.
• 15th DERMUS Congress. “Lasers for Scars: Different Devices, a Common Goal.” Cutera. Valencia, March 2, 2023.
• XXIV Introductory Course to Aesthetic Dermatology for Residents. ‘ Invasive techniques: ablative laser and surgery’. Madrid, April 2.023.
• Advanced Theoretical and Practical Course on Rosacea. 532 nm Nd:YAG Laser for Rosacea. Barcelona, April 2023. Certificate of completion for the theoretical session. Certificate of completion for the practical session.
• “Combination of Light-Based Techniques in the Treatment of Scars and Keloids” and“Management of Rosacea and Acne with Light Sources.” 2nd Candela Iberia Users Meeting. Madrid, May 2023.
• “Acne Scars.” 11th International Course on Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dermatology. Seville, June 2023.
• 10th Candela Academy. Rome, September 2, 2023.
• 34th GEDET Meeting. “532/1064 nm Vascular Platform,” “Layered Treatment Combining Therapeutic Techniques,” and “My Best Formulas for Laser Treatments.” Palma de Mallorca, October 2023.
• Course on Scar Management. Lima, November 2023.
• 10th Peruderm Congress: “Comprehensive Management of Acne,” “My Protocol for Acne Scars,” and “Recent Advances in Scar Management.” Lima, November 2023.
• PROACT Clinical Course for Nordlys Users. Valencia, January 2024.
• PROACT Clinical Course for Nordlys Users. Barcelona, February 2024.
• Advanced Non-Ablative and Ablative Laser Skin Rejuvenation Course. Switzerland, March 2024.
• SILKLASE CO2 Laser Masterclass in Dermatology and Scar Treatment. Barcelona, March 2024.
• “Ablative and Non-Ablative Fractional Lasers.” Workshop:“Invasive Techniques: Ablative Lasers and Surgery.” Introductory Course in Aesthetic Dermatology. Madrid, April 2024.
• 51st AEDV Congress. “Scars.” Madrid, May 2024.
• Second Advanced Theoretical and Practical Course on Rosacea and Acne. Barcelona, June 2024. View certificate. View certificate.
• 35th GEDET Meeting. “From Physics to Clinical Practice: The Concept of Selective Photothermolysis and Photoacoustic Lysis. Non-selective thermal effect (IPL). Therapeutic chromophore targets and their interaction with light.’ Valencia, October 2023. See certificates.
• IMCAS. “Using Energy-Based Devices to Reduce the Risk of Skin Cancer.” Paris, January 2025.
• PROACT Clinical Course for Nordlys Users. Vascular Lesions. Valencia, February 2025.
• 26th Introductory Course in Aesthetic Dermatology for Residents. “Techniques for Evaluating and Characterizing Light Sources.” Madrid, April 2025.
• 52nd AEDV Congress. “Treatment Options for Atrophic Acne Scars: How to Choose the Best One for Each Patient?” Valencia, May 2025. See certificate.
• 1st International Conference on Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Dermatology. “New Developments in the Treatment of Scars,” “Innovations in CO2 Lasers: Silklase Infinity,” and “Which Laser Should I Buy? Will It Be Profitable? The Keys to Success in Implementing the Nordlys Platform at My Clinic.’ Barcelona, July 2025. See certificate.
• IMCAS. “Lasers and Epigenetics—Literature Review and Future Directions.” Paris, January 2026.
• SCARS. FUE Titanium Micropunches for Acne Scars. Milan, January 2, 2026.
• SGML26. Complicated vascular injuries, vascular deformities. Zurich, January 2, 2026.
• PROACT Nordlys Advanced Clinical Course. Valencia, February 2, 2026.
• Advanced Course on Lasers for Dermatologists. Cantabria Labs. Barcelona, February 2026.
• INTERmedic Silklase Infinity Masterclass. Barcelona, February 2, 2026.
• 53rd AEDV National Congress. “Emerging Devices: Affordable ‘Chinese’ Lasers vs. Established/Premium Devices,” “When Are Complementary Tests Useful, and What Are the Treatments of Choice for Regulating Hormonal Mechanisms?” and “Human Resources Management in the Clinic. My experience.’ Maspalomas, May 2, 2026.
• TechAiDerm. “Beyond Resurfacing: Exploring the Full Potential of Silklase Infinity” and “A Multitreatment Approach to Acne Scars.” Madrid, July 2026.
•“Cutaneous larva migrans.” Dalmau J, Roé E, Corella F, García-Navarro X, Barco D, Alomar A. Actualidad Dermatológica. 2006; 8/9: 589–591.
•“Schönlein-Henoch Purpura.” Barco D, Corella F, Alomar A. PIEL December 2006; 21 (10): 484-92.
•“Macular Amyloidosis.” García-Navarro X, Dalmau J, Roé E, Corella F, Barco D, Alomar A. Actualidad Dermatológica 2007; 2: 109–112.
•“Centrifugal annular erythema.” Barco D, Dalmau J, Roé E, García-Navarro, Corella F, Alomar A. Actualidad Dermatológica 2007; 3: 189–196.
•“Sarcoidosis.” Corella F, Dalmau J, Roé E, García-Navarro X,Barco D, Alomar A. Actualidad Dermatológica 2007; 4: 268–273.
•“Syphilis.” Barco D, Dalmau J, Roé E, García-Navarro X, Corella F, Alomar A. Actualidad Dermatológica 2007; 12: 768–780.
•“Cellulite: Clinical Features and Treatment.” García-Navarro X, Corella F,Barco D, Vilarrasa E, López A, Puig Ll. Farmacia Profesional 2008; 22(3):52–55.
•“Rosacea.” Barco D, Alomar A. Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas 2008 May; 99(4): 244–256.
•“Classic Kaposi’s sarcoma associated with lymphedema secondary to arterial catheterization.” Barco D, Alegre M, Alomar A. Actas Dermosifiliogr. Oct. 2008;99(8):665-7.
•“Congenital self-limiting tufted angioma.” Barco D, Baselga E, Ribé A, Alomar A. Actas Dermosifiliogr. June 2008;99(5):423-5.
•“Successful treatment of eccrine angiomatous hamartoma with botulinum toxin.” Barco D, Baselga E, Alegre M, Curell R, Alomar A. Arch Dermatol. March 2009;145(3):241-3.
•“Xerosis: a dysfunction of the epidermal barrier.” Barco D, Giménez-Arnau A. Actas Dermosifiliogr. Nov. 2008;99(9):671-82.
•“Allergic contact dermatitis to methyl gentisate.” Serra-Baldrich E, Rincón C, Guedes A, Tribó MJ, Barco D, Alomar A. Contact Dermatitis. April 2009;60(4):225-6.
•“Distribution Patterns of Treponema pallidum in Mucocutaneous Lesions of Primary and Secondary Syphilis: An Immunohistochemical and Ultrastructural Study.” Martín-Ezquerra G, Fernandez-Casado A, Barco D, Jucglà A, Juanpere-Rodero N, Manresa JM, de Almeida LM, Rodríguez-Peralto JL, Kutzner H, Cerroni L, Barranco C, Lloreta J, Requena L, Pujol RM. Hum Pathol. May 2009;40(5):624-30.
•“Treatment of psoriasis with anti-TNF drugs during pregnancy: case report and review of the literature.” Puig L, Barco D, Alomar A. Dermatology. 2010;220(1):71-6.
•“Treatment of Hallopeau’s acrodermatitis continua with TNF-blocking agents: case report and review.” Puig L, Barco D, Vilarrasa E, Alomar A. Dermatology. 2010;220(2):154-8.
•“Treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis with etanercept in patients with chronic human immunodeficiency virus infection.” Barco D, Puig L, Alomar A. Actas Dermosifiliogr. May 2010;101 Suppl 1:77-81.
•“Folliculitis decalvans: a multicenter review of 82 patients.” Barco D, Vañó-Galván S, Molina-Ruiz AM, Fernández-Crehuet P, Rodrigues-Barata AR, Arias-Santiago S, Serrano-Falcón C, Martorell-Calatayud A, Barco D, Pérez B, Serrano S, Raquena L, Grimalt R, Paoli J, Jaén P, Camacho FM. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2015.
• “Management of Acne Scars.” PIEL. Vol. 31, No. 6, 2016, pp. 381–448.
• “Metformin for Acne and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: How Can It Help Us?” PIEL. Vol. 31, No. 7, 2016, pp. 449–528.
• “MOHS micrographic surgery for treating erosive adenoma of the nipple: a case report and review of the literature.” Barco I, Vidal M, Fraile M, Masferrer E, Barco L, Barco D, Baez CJ, Giménez N, Pessarrodona A, García-Fernández A. Int J Dermatol. Dec 2017;56(12):1451-1454.
• “Folliculitis decalvans: Effectiveness of therapies and prognostic factors in a multicenter series of 60 patients with long-term follow-up.” Miguel-Gómez L, Rodrigues-Barata AR, Molina-Ruiz A, Martorell-Calatayud A, Fernández-Crehuet P, Grimalt R, Barco D, Arias-Santiago S, Serrano-Falcón C, Camacho FM, Saceda-Corralo D, Jaén-Olasolo P, Vañó-Galván S. J Am Acad Dermatol. Nov. 2018;79(5):878-883.
• “Targetoid CO₂ Laser Resurfacing: A Novel and Safe Technique to Treat Ice-Pick and Boxcar Acne Scars.” Barco D, Del Barrio-Díaz P. Lasers Med Sci. Feb. 4, 2023;38(1):63. doi: 10.1007/s10103-023-03728-y. PMID: 36738371.
• Barco D, López Sanz P, Mir-Bonafé JM. “How We Do It: Follicular Unit Extraction Using a Micropunch for the Elevation and Excision of Deep ‘Ice Pick’ and ‘Boxcar’ Acne Scars.“ Dermatol Surg. February 26, 2025;51(7):737.
•“Anatomy, Physiology, and Histology of the Human Skin.” Barco, D., García-Navarro, X., and Puig, Ll. Included in the book “Manual of Dermatology and Venereology. Atlas and Text” (JJ Vilata Corell), pp. 1–27. Editorial Médica Panamericana, Madrid, 2008.
•“Water-Related Skin Diseases.” Barco, D., and García-Macarrón, J. Included in the book *Summer Skin Diseases*, pp. 69–76. Editorial CTO Medicina SL, Madrid, 2007.
•“Non-genital HPV Infections in Immunocompetent and Immunocompromised Patients: Diagnosis and Treatment.” Barco D, Serra-Baldrich E. Included in the work “Dermatology Monographs: Human Papillomavirus Infections in Dermatology,” vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 164–171, May–June 2009. Grupo Aula Médica SL, Madrid, 2009.
•“Atrophies and Dystrophies.” Included in the book*Manual of Dermatology*(J. Conejo-Mir, J. C. Moreno, F. M. Camacho), pp. 307–326. Editorial Aula Médica, Madrid, 2010.
•“Manual of Dermatology.” Barco, D. CTO Medicina SL, Madrid, 2011.
• “Atrophies and Dystrophies.” Included in the book *Manual of Dermatology* (J. Conejo-Mir, J.C. Moreno, F.M. Camacho), Volume I, pp. 296–313. Editorial Aula Médica, Madrid, 2018.
• “Non-ablative lasers for atrophic acne scars.” Included in the book *Acne: New Therapies and Cosmetic Treatments*. pp. 59–77. Editorial Aula Médica, Madrid, 2018.
• Chapter 21, “Laser Therapy for Scars”; Chapter 22, “Laser Therapy for Keloids”; and Chapter 23, “Laser Therapy for Acne Scars.” Included in the book “Lasers and Other Technologies in Dermatology.” Estimated publication date: 2024. See confirmation.
• Book : “Lasers and Light Sources in Clinical, Surgical, and Cosmetic Dermatology.” Published December 2024. Attachment 1. Attachment 2.
•“How to Take Care of Your Skin in the Summer.” Barco, D. Madrid , 2018.
•“Maximizing Clinical Results with Cutera’s New Excel V+.” Barco, D. November 2019.
•“Maximizing Clinical Outcomes with the New Excel V+ Vascular Laser.” Barco D. May 2020.
•“Nordlys + CO2RE Advanced Clinical Course by Candela Medical.” Barco D. May 2020.
•“Advanced Clinical Course for CO2REUsers.” Candela Medical. Barco, D. June 2021.
•“Training on the CO2RE Laser System.” Candela Medical. Barco, D. September 2021.
•“Personal Branding in Dermatology.” Barco, D. January 2022.
•“Online Presence in Dermatology.” Barco, D. February 2022.
•“AEDV Thursdays.” “Physical Fundamentals of Lasers and Pulsed Light.” Barco D. March 2022.
•“EMEA Nordlys Vascular MasterClass.” Barco D. Candela Medical. May 2022.
•“Combination of Protocols for the Treatment of Surgical Scars and Acne with Nordlys.” Barco D. Candela Medical. May 2023.