Department of Dermatology

About

The Department of Dermatology is a branch of Medicine Specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the skin. Dermatology department is a full-fledged specialty with adequate staff available for teaching and training of MBBS students, and for care of patients suffering from Skin Diseases, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Leprosy. Undergraduate and postgraduate focused teaching is given high priority.

Postgraduate case presentations, journal club meetings, and seminars are held regularly. Ward rounds, histopathological discussions & demonstrations, and bedside teaching are regularly undertaken. The patients are well cared for both in OPD and in the hospital. Specialized examinations by Wood's lamp and skin biopsy are regularly done. Procedures like Fractional CO₂, Phototherapy, chemical peels, Radiofrequency, electrocautery, dermarollers, cryotherapy, comedone extraction, molluscum body evacuation, and chemical cautery are done regularly. The department has started the postgraduate (MD) course from the academic year 2019, having three PG students per year.

Courses

Undergraduate Course: MBBS

Postgraduate Course: M.D. Dermatology

Teaching Faculty

Details about the teaching faculty will be provided here.

Facilities

Out Patient Department (OPD) Services:

04 Patient Examination Chambers
01 PUVA Chamber
01 Minor OT
01 Side Lab
01 Demo Room

Indoor Patient Department (IPD) Services:

02 Wards
02 Treatment & Examination Rooms
01 Demo Room
02 Student/Doctors Rooms
01 Store
02 Nurses Duty Rooms
01 Ward Pantry
01 Side Lab

Specialty Clinics

Vitiligo Clinic
Psoriasis Clinic
Autoimmune Disease Clinic
Vesiculo-bullous Diseases
Hansen’s Clinic
STD Clinic
Pigmentary Clinic

Other Services & Facilities

Skin Biopsies
Electro Surgical Procedures
ACNE Surgery
Cryo Surgical Procedures
Chemical Peels
Skin Grafting Procedures
Intralesional Injections
KELOID Treatment
Nail Surgeries
NUVB/PUVA Therapy
Laser Procedures
- Hair Reduction
- Scar Revision
- Pigment Removal
Other Cosmetic Surgical Procedures

Departmental Library

The Department Library has separate reading facilities for faculty and students, equipped with the latest edition textbooks and current National & International journals.

Departmental Research Lab

The departmental research lab is well-equipped with research facilities, including computers, printers, and internet services.

Well Equipped With:

Autoclave Electric
Autopipettes
Balance Micro
Balance Semi Micro
Binocular Research Microscope
Bottle Dispenser
Centrifuge
Chromatography Chamber
Colorimeter
Constant Temperature Water Bath
Dessicator Large Size
Dessicator Small Size
Distillation Apparatus (All Glass)
Electrophoresis with Power Pack
Flame Photometer
Homogeniser
Hot Air Oven
Incubator
Magnetic Stirrer
PH Meter
Spectrophotometer
Stop Watch Digital
Thermometer
UV Lamp
Vortex Mixer
Refrigerator

List of Ongoing Research Projects:

A Study Of Hansen’s Diseases In The Post Elimination Era
Clinicomycological Study Of Dermatophytosis at Tertiary Care Centre In Central India
A Study Of Non Venereal Genital Dermatoses In Male Patients At Tertiary Care Centre In Central India
Study Of Pattern Of Dermatosis In Pediatrics Population In A Tertiary Care Centre Hospital
Clinico-Epidemiological Study Of Scalp Dermatosis At Tertiary Care Centre In Central India
Clinical, Dermoscopic And Histopathological Study Of Lichen Planus At Tertiary Care Centre In Central India
Mucocutaneous Candidiasis: A Clinico-Mycological Study In A Tertiary Care Center in Central India
Clinico-Histopathological Study Of Vesiculo-Bullous Skin Diseases At Tertiary Care Centre In Central India
A Clinico-Dermatoscopic Study Of Facial Hyper-Melanosis At A Tertiary Care Centre In Central India
Oral Mucosal Lesions In Dermatological Diseases: A Clinical Study At Tertiary Care Centre In Central India

Departmental Museum

The department maintains a well-equipped museum with specimens, charts, and graphs. Established Photographic Section & Art Section.

Participation in National Programs

Participation in National Leprosy Control Program
RTI/AIDS Program

Important Equipment

Biopsy Punches
Hyfrecator/Electro-surgical Instrument
Patch Testing Kits
Liquid Nitrogen Cryo
Chemical Peels
PUVA Chamber (Total Body)
NBUV Chamber
Laser for Hair Reduction
Laser for Scar Revision
Laser for Pigment Removal
Pulse Oxymeters
Syringe Pump
ECG
Crash Cart
Vitiligo Surgery Equipments
Other Routine Equipment:

PRP Centrifuge Machine
Dermachair
Dermastool
Wood’s Lamp
Laboomed Vision 2000 Microscope/Functional with DGI
DSLR Camera
Electrocautery/RF Cautery
Iontophoresis
Dermascan
Motor Dermabrador
Dermaroller
Dermascope
Microdermabrasion

Highlights & Activities

Research Work:

Details about ongoing and completed research projects will be provided here.

Events & News:

Updates on recent events and news related to the department.

Publication List:

Singhal RR, Talati KN, Gandhi BP, Shinde MK, Nair PA, Phatak AG. Prevalence and pattern of skin diseases in tribal villages of Gujarat: A teledermatology approach. Indian J Community Med 2020;45:199-203.
Singhal RR, Nair PA. A study on clinical patterns of nonvenereal male genital dermatoses at a rural-based tertiary care center. Clin Dermatol Rev 2021;5:78-84.
Sabhlok A, Singhal R, Choudhary V, Rathoriya SG, Tandon M. Role of dermoscopy in assisting the diagnosis of KOH positive dermatophytosis – A Prospective study. Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine. 2023;14(2):1944-1950.
Phadnis P, Tandon M, Rathoriya SG, Singhal R, Choudhary V. Correlation of 5 independent markers of metabolic syndrome in psoriasis patient: a case-control study. Int J LIFE Sci Biotechnl Pharma Res 2023;12(2):677-680.
Chauhan S, Choudhary V, Rathoriya SG, Singhal R. Evaluation of histopathological changes in Hansen’s disease spectrum: A cross-sectional study from Central India. Int J Life Sci Biotechnl Pharma Res 2023;12(2):693-701.
Phadnis P, Rathoriya SG, Singhal R, Choudhary V. Descriptive analysis of the clinic-morphological characteristics of dermatoses presenting with reticulate pigmentation. Our Dermatol Online. 2023;XX(X) 1-8. (Accepted)
Hora Kaur M, Choudhary N, Agrawal S, Gupta S, Gandhi J, De A, Chatterjee G. Evaluation of the efficacy and safety profile of long-pulsed 1064 Neodymium: Yttrium-Aluminium-Garnet (Nd:YAG) Laser in Darker Skin Types. Cureus 2022;14(6):e25742.
Pandey D, Shrivastava M, Bhargava S, Rawal A, Malik N, Choudhary N, Gujarkar S. Smear Layer in Dentistry: A Review. Eur. Chem. Bull 2023;12(9):923-931.
Choudhary N, De A, Sil A, Chatterjee G. Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety Profile of Intense Pulsed Light Treatment in Melasma in Darker Skin Types. Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology 2020;12(1):3-8.
Choudhary N, Patel SN, Raghuwanshi SA, Choudhary N, Agrawal S. A Hospital-Based Case-Control Study on Raised Homocysteine Level in Vitiligo Patients and Its Association with Disease Severity. Cureus 2023;15(2):e34772.
Pandey D, Choudhary N, Soni P, Chokhandre S. Evaluation of Effect of Different Intraorifice Barriers on Fracture Resistance of Endodontically Treated Teeth During Now-Vital Tooth Bleaching: An In Vitro Study. Int J Life Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2022;15(3):282-293.
Kumar U, Agrawal M, Varma K, Mahadik A, Bhargava S, Mishra D. Study of P-wave dispersion in patients of psoriasis: An observational study. IP Indian J Clin Exp Dermatol 2023;9(2):66-71.

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