History: Dermatology is one of the specialty that has evolved from general medicine, with its recognition as a distinct specialty. We deal with diseases of skin, hair, nail, sexually transmitted infections and leprosy which constitute approximately 30% of outpatient attendance in any hospital. Department is established since the inception of the institution. It is accredited to train undergraduate students by the Medical Council of India (MCI). Since inception Undergraduate training, clinical expertise and patient numbers continue to grow till date. Institute will begin postgraduates training under the abled guidance of Dr Ramesh M, as the head of the department in 2019. Currently there are 4 full-time skillful faculties with junior residents and interns.
Vision: World class excellence in teaching, research and clinical care
Mission:
Objectives:
Head of Department : Dr Ramesh M
Professor and Head
05.09.2019 – Till date
Ph: 9880858573
Department Contact Information:
Mail ID: dermatologyhodtomch@gmail.com
Extension Number
Out Patient Department: 164
In Patient Department: 144
Faculty:
E learning Resources : Helinet
Infrastructure: Department clinical space includes over 5 examination rooms, 3 procedure rooms, 30 bedded inpatient care ,residents, faculty, and nursing workspace. Department has spacious seminar room and library with all the latest edition Books, Colour Atlas, National and International Journals on Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy. Department is equipped with latest US FDA approved ablative and nonablative Lasers, Phototherapy Unit, Cryogenic system, microdermabrasion, iontophoresis and Radiofrequency unit.
CME programmes and activities: Department observes Vitiligo day, Psoriasis day every year where we call patients and educate them about their disease condition. Undergraduates have come with flying colors in quiz conducted at state level. Academic activities like seminars, journal club, case presentations, bed side clinics and histopathology demonstrations are conducted regularly in the department .
Awards Achievements Publications:
Dr Ramesh M, Professor and Head:
Sl. No. | Name of the Journal | Title of the paper | Authorship status | Year of publish |
Vol. No. | Issue. No. | International / National |
Indexing | Remarks |
1 | Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery | Novel Technology in Treatment of Acne Scars: The Matrix – tunable Radiofrequency Technology | 1st Author | 2010 May-August | 3 | 2 | International | InMed, PubMed, SCOPUS | Print With Online |
2 | Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences | A Clinical Study of Cutaneous Manifestations of Chronic Renal Failure Patients on Haemodialysis | 1st Author | 2013 August 19 | 2 | 33 | National | Index Copernicus, Google Scholar, Thomson Reuters | Print With Online |
3 | Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences | A Typical Bullous Pyoderma Gangrenosum With Early Lesions Mimicking Chicken Pox | 1st Author | 2013 Oct.21 | 2 | 42 | National | Index Copernicus, Google Scholar, Thomson Reuters | Print With Online |
4 | Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences | Acrokeratoses Verruciformis of Hope: An Association Polymorphic Light Eruption | 1st Author | 2013 Nov. |
2 | 48 | National | Index Copernicus, Google Scholar, Thomson Reuters | Print With Online |
5 | Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences | A Clinical Study Of Mucocutaneous Manifestation Of Diabetes Mellitus | 1st Author | June 2015 | 4 | 46 | National | Index Copernicus, Google Scholar, Thomson Reuters | Print With Online |
6 | International Journal Of Medical Sciences And Current Research | Comparson of efficacy And Safety of Intralesional Measles Mumps Rubella Vaccine Versus Autoimplantation On Patients With Cutaneous Warts Conducted In a tertiary Care Hospital-A Prospective Study | 1st Author | July-Aug 2019 |
2 | 4 | International | Copernicus, Google Scholar Scopemed,Pubmed |
Print With Online |
Dr Abhineetha Hosthota, Associate Professor
|
Name of the Journal |
Title of the paper |
Authorship status |
Year of |
Vol. No. |
Issue. No. |
International / |
Indexing |
Remarks |
1 |
Cutis |
Impact of acne vulgaris on quality of life and self –esteem |
1st author |
2016 |
98 |
0 |
International |
Pubmed Copernicus |
Original Research article |
2 |
International Journal of Research in Dermatology |
Clinical Profile and risk factor of dermatophytoses: a Hospital based study |
1st Author |
2018 |
04 |
04 |
National |
Copernicus |
Original Research article |
3 |
International Journal of Research in Dermatology |
The Association of acne vulgaris with smoking in men: a Hospital based study |
1st author |
2017 |
03 |
2 |
National |
Copernicus, |
Original Research article |
4 |
Journal of evaluation Medical and Dental Sciences |
Microbiological Profile of Dermatophyte infections in a tertiary care hospital |
3rd Author |
2018 |
07 |
01 |
National |
Copernicus |
Original Research article |
5 |
Asia Pacific Psychiatry |
Stressful life events and psychiatric comorbidity in acne – a case control study |
2nd Author |
2019 |
11 |
01 |
International |
Pubmed |
Original Research article |
6 |
Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology |
Dermaroller as an inexpensive and excellent therapeutic modality in the treatment of acne scars along with subcision and punch floatation |
3rd Author |
2018 |
4 |
4 |
National |
Directory of Research Journals Indexing, |
Original Research article |
7 |
Our Dermatolgy Online |
Scleredema adultorum of Buschke ina child confirmed by special stains |
1st Author |
2018 |
09 |
01 |
International |
Copernicus, Google Scholar |
Case letter |
8 |
SKINmed. |
Scrotodynia: Diagnostic and |
1st Author |
2018 |
14 |
03 |
International |
Pubmed Copernicus |
Case Study |
9 |
Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery |
Successful Treatment of Laser Induced Hypopigmentation with Narrowband Ultraviolet B Targeted Phototherapy |
3rd Author |
2013 |
6 |
2 |
National |
EBSCO National Science Library |
Case Report |
10 |
Our Dermatolgy Online |
Penodynia and Depression |
1st Author |
2016 |
07 |
02 |
International |
Copernicus, Google Scholar |
Case letter |
Dr Bindushree R , Assistant Professor
Bindushree R, Raghavendra BN, Rajashekhar TS, Prasad KNV.A clinico
aetiological study of diaper area dermatoses in children. Int J Res
Dermatol,2018;4:157- 61
Any Other Relevant:
The Core competencies:
Key Features:
Monday: Pigmentary clinic
Tuesday: Leprosy clinic
Wednesday: Psoriasis clinic
Thursday: Sexually transmitted infections clinic
Friday: Contact dermatitis clinic