The following are the treatment modalities offered for the dermatological conditions:

• Phototherapy for psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis

• Intralesional steroid for Lichen planus, keloids, alopecia areata

• Wet wrap therapy for atopic dermatitis and chronic eczema

• Suction blister and minipunch grafting, punch hair transplant for vitiligo

• Electrocautery, radiosurgery and cryosurgery for warts, tumours and moles

• CO2 laser therapy for warts, tumours, xanthelasma and acne scar resurfacing

• Iontophoresis, botox injecjtions for palmoplantar hyperhidrosis

• Chemical peeling (salicylic and glycolic peels) & CO2 laser for pigmentation of face and acne scars

• Nd Yag Laser for hair removal and photorejuvenation

• Nail splinting and removal for ingrowing nail and dystrophic nails

• DNCB and DPCP applications for alopecia areata

Undergraduate medical training:

Duration of posting :

6 weeks ( in 3 sessions, 2 weeks each, during their clinical years)

Aim: At the end of their posting students should be able to recognize and treat common skin conditions

Didactic theory lectures are taken by the faculty on the following topics:

1. Introduction to Hansen’s disease, history taking and examination in leprosy

2. Approach to history taking and examination in Dermatology

3. Introduction to sexually transmitted diseases, history taking and examination of an STD case

4. Cutaneous infections

5. Introduction to papulosquamous and eczematous skin disorders

6. Systemic diseases and skin

7. Reproductive tract infections

8. Structure and function of skin and genodermatoses

9. Leprosy I

10. Leprosy II

11. Infection of skin I (Bacterial and fungal)

12. Infection of skin I (Mycobacterial, Viral & parasites)

13. Gonorrhoea

14. Skin in allergic state

15. Syphilis

16. Non specific inflammatory conditions in skin (Papulosquamous)

17. Minor venereal Disease

18. Skin in Autoimmune State I

19. AIDS Skin manifestations

20. Skin in autoimmune State II (Connective tissue)

21. Syndromic management of STI

22. Structure and functions of skin, Ages of man and their dermatoses

Clinics in Dermatology- Dermatology OPD/ Dermatology Ward

1) OPD clinics visits

2) Structured Clinics by Faculty

3) Laboratory posting

4) Observations of common dermatology procedures

5) Bed-side clinics

Evaluation:

Theory-Written exam-MCQ pattern

Clinical Exam- OSCE

Undergraduate Prize in Dermatology

The Dr. Dara Anand Raj memorial prize in Dermatology & Leprosy was instituted for undergraduates (final year students)

M.D Postgraduate training:

Background: We have been running postgraduate courses in dermatology from 1977. The first DNB students were awarded their diplomas in 1978. The department was recognised for the Diploma Dermatology in 1979 and the MD Dermatology in 1983. It has been re- designated as DDVL and MD DVL course from 2003. The department currently takes in one student in DDVL and 3 students for the MD course. The course commences in April-May.

The dermatology training in CMC is an ‘inservice’ training. The training is comprehensive and robust; the emphasis is on holistic care taking into account the medical, social and economic dimensions of the disease. The trainees are exposed to a wide spectrum of cases from across India and the subcontinent and gain tremendous expertise in the management of dermatological diseases and also in cases of multisystem disease with skin problems. They are also trained in dermatosurgery and dermatology laboratory procedures. Their work is supervised by the faculty of the department. They are also allotted mentors to provide them with support both in the academic field and also on the personal front.

Postgraduate Curriculum and Training

The residency period for MD is 3 years for fresh graduates and 2 years for those who have a diploma in the subject. The Diploma training is for a period of 2 years.

Posting during the MD training