The department was started in the year 1984. The postgraduate training programme commenced in the year 2000. ‘Look good, feel good’ has been the driving force of society since time immemorial, from even before the time of Cleopatra. In our country, reference to this can be found in our ancient mythology too!

The subject of dermatology deals with all aspects of skin health. This encompasses diseases affecting the largest organ in the human body, the skin. Besides this, the subject of maintenance and enhancement of the youthful looks of the skin and hair is a very important and contemporary part of dermatology today