About

The Department of Dermatology in a medical college focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases related to the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. It is an essential clinical specialty that integrates medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.

Roles & Functions

1. Medical Education

• Teaches dermatology to MBBS students, postgraduate (MD/DNB) residents, and nursing/allied health students.
• Provides clinical training on diagnosing and managing skin diseases.
• Conducts case-based learning, patient interactions, and hands-on procedural training.

2. Clinical Training & Patient Care

• Outpatient Clinics (OPD) – Diagnosis & treatment of common and complex skin disorders.
• Inpatient Care – Managing severe skin diseases requiring hospitalization.
• Dermatopathology – Correlation of skin biopsy findings with clinical conditions.
• Procedural Dermatology – Includes cryotherapy, laser treatment, and minor skin surgeries.

3. Research & Innovation

• Studies skin diseases, infections, and emerging treatments.
• Conducts clinical trials on new medications, biologics, and cosmetic procedures.
• Collaborates with immunology, genetics, and oncology departments for research on skin cancers and autoimmune conditions.

4. Specialized Clinics & Services

• Psoriasis & Autoimmune Clinic – Focuses on chronic skin conditions like psoriasis, lupus, vitiligo.
• Allergy & Immunodermatology Clinic – Manages eczema, urticaria, and contact dermatitis.
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Clinic – Treats conditions like syphilis, genital herpes, and HPV infections.
• Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dermatology – Offers laser therapy, radiofrequency ablation, electrocautery, chemical peels, and microneedling.
• Dermatosurgery Unit – Conducts skin grafting, mole removal, and scar revision.
• Pediatric Dermatology – Manages skin disorders in infants and children.
• Oncodermatology – Deals with skin cancers like melanoma and basal cell carcinoma.

 Specialized Clinics & Services

• Psoriasis & Autoimmune Clinic – Focuses on chronic skin conditions like psoriasis, lupus, vitiligo.
• Allergy & Immunodermatology Clinic – Manages eczema, urticaria, and contact dermatitis.
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Clinic – Treats conditions like syphilis, genital herpes, and HPV infections.
• Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dermatology – Offers laser therapy, radiofrequency ablation, electrocautery, chemical peels, and microneedling.
• Dermatosurgery Unit – Conducts skin grafting, mole removal, and scar revision.
• Pediatric Dermatology – Manages skin disorders in infants and children.
• Oncodermatology – Deals with skin cancers like melanoma and basal cell carcinoma.

Subjects Covered in Medical Dermatology

• Basic Skin Anatomy & Physiology
• Infectious Diseases (Bacterial, Viral, Fungal, Parasitic)
• Autoimmune & Inflammatory Skin Disorders
• Allergic Reactions & Hypersensitivity Disorders
• Pediatric & Geriatric Dermatology
• Hair & Nail Disorders
• Dermatological Emergencies (Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome)
• Cosmetic Dermatology & Aesthetic Procedures
• Skin Cancers & Dermatopathology

Faculty details:

Name	Present Designation	Photograph
Dr. Yusufa Ahmed MBBS, MD	Assistant Professor
Dr. Dharitree Senapati MD	Registrar