Department of Dermatology
The department was started in the year 1984. The postgraduate training program 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!
Skin is the largest organ in the human body and dermatology deals with all aspects of skin health.
Besides this subject, the maintenance and enhancement of youthful looks of the skin and hair is a very important and contemporary part of dermatology today.
Ramaiah Medical College Hospital has a vibrant Dermatology department with Eminent teaching faculty having several years of academic experience and competent enough in managing the complicated and challenging cases, as also in advising people on their skin health and addressing their cosmetic concerns. Several dermato-surgical and cosmetic procedures are undertaken by expert qualified faculty
Faculties
Dr. Sumathy TK
Professor & HOD
Dr. Shivaswamy KN
Professor
Dr. Praveen Kumar S
Associate Professor
Dr. Suparna M.Y.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Deena Patil
Assistant Professor
Dr. Chetana P.R.
Assistant ProfessorPatient Care And Facilities
Services
The department of dermatology has a dedicated team that is committed to provide excellent care for both outpatients as well as inpatients. The department manages all disorders relating to the skin, hair and nails including cosmetology problems. Experienced and well-trained specialists are available to treat even the complicated and chronic problems.
The therapeutic services include outpatient & inpatient management along with counseling regarding proper skin care. We have a well-established and well equipped minor OT with state of the art electrosurgical and dermatosurgical instruments including laser. Our facultuy are trained in aesthetic procedures and contemporary dermato surgery.
Treatments/facilities available
Investigations
- Scrapings for fungus
- Dark ground microscopy
- Tissue/fluid smears
- AFB Staining for M.Leprae & M. Tuberculosis
- Wood’s lamp examination
General Dermatological procedures
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin allergy testing (Patch test & ASST)
- Cryotherapy
- Radiofrequency cautery
- Electrocautery
- Intralesional therapy for Keloids
Phototherapy unit (for treatment of vitiligo, psoriasis and several other disorders)
- a)Whole body UVA and UVB units (including NbUVB)
- b)Hand and foot phototherapy unit
Dermatosurgery procedures
a) Acne surgery
- Subcision
- Punch grafting
- Punch floatation
- Dermaroller
b) Vitiligo surgery
- Punch grafting
- Suction blister grafting
- Non cultured epidermal cell suspension
- Ultra thin split skin grafting
c) Nail surgery
d) Platelet rich plasma therapy for alopecia and acne scars
Cosmetic procedures
- Chemical peels
- Microneedling for scars
- Laser procedures for pigmentary disorders
- Melasma and Tattoo removal,
- Laser toning
Speciality Clinics
| Name of the Clinic | Weekday/s | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Vitiligo Clinic | Tuesday | 9AM-11AM |
| Psoriasis Clinic | Saturday | 9AM-11AM |
| Vesiculobullous diseases | Wednesday | 9AM-11AM |
| Connective Tissue disorders | Thursday | 9AM-11AM |
| Hansen’s clinic | Daily | 9 am-1 pm |
| STD Clinic | Daily | 9 am-1 pm |
| Pigmentary Clinic | Tuesday | 11am- 1pm |
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