Dermatology
Doctors
About the Department
The Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy at the Malabar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre was started in the year 2008. The department comprises a team of well trained and experienced dermatologists, including some of the leading Skin Specialists in Calicut, who are devoted towards patient care and effective management of diseases involving skin, hair and nails. The faculty also provides comprehensive teaching facilities to the undergraduate and postgraduate students under the norms of Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS). Department holds regular theory and clinical classes for the undergraduates as per the posting list provided. Post graduate teaching programs include weekly seminars, journal clubs, case presentations, clinicopathology case discussions and short topic symposium which are aimed at making the students highly competent in the field of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy. Apart from this, having equipped with most advanced technology and constant upgradation we also provide hands on training in Cosmetic Dermatology and Dermatosurgery to the future dermatologists of tomorrow. Together as a team the department strives to contribute to this ever growing field through constant research activities and by conducting various CME and training programmes.
Key Features
- Excellent infrastructure with state-of-the art facilities
- Comprehensive coverage of various sub specialties including Cosmetic dermatology, Pediatric dermatology, Dermatosurgery.
- Specialty clinics on regular basis for acne, psoriasis, vesiculobullous disorders, pigmentary disorders, Hansens diseases and sexually transmitted diseases (STD).
- 30 bedded in-patient services for those requiring admissions and undergoing Dermatosurgery procedures.
- Community services by conducting regular camps in the surrounding villages.
- Offers scientifically proven aesthetic treatments at affordable rates.
Clinical Focus
Diagnostic Procedures
- KOH examination for fungus
- Gram stain
- Slit skin smear
- Woods lamp examination
- Dermoscopy
- Trichoscopy
- Patch testing
- ASST(Autologous serum skin test)
- Skin biopsy
Therapeutic Procedures
- Radio frequency ablation
- Electrocautery for warts, molluscum contagiosum, nevus
- Intralesional injection for keloid, alopecia areata
- Iontophoresis for excessive sweating of palms and soles
- Vitiligo surgeries
- Nail surgeries
Cosmetic Procedures
- Chemical peeling for acne, pigmentation, skin rejuvenation
- Laser hair reduction for excessive hair growth in males and females
- PRP (Platelet rich plasma) for hair loss
- Microdermabrasion for fine wrinkles , acne scars, skin rejuvenation
- Microneedling for acne scars
- Acne scar revision
Infrastructure
The spacious, well ventilated and state-of-the art facilities of the department includes :
- Five clinical examination rooms.
- Side laboratory.
- Patient waiting area.
- In patient ward (male and female) - 15 bed each with a separate isolation room and a procedure room.
- Cosmetic dermatology clinic having a reception desk, waiting lounge, consultation room and separate rooms for laser and other aesthetic procedures like chemical peeling, dermabrasion, micro needling , PRP and so on.
- Major and minor OT rooms for procedures like skin biopsy, electro cautery, radiofequency ablation, Vitiligo surgeries, excision of tumors, nail surgeries.
- Phototherapy unit (PUVA & NBUVB - Whole body chamber, Hand & foot).
- Demonstration room for UG and PG teaching.
- Department library.
- Faculty rooms.
Procedures including Micro‐Dermabrasion, chemical peeling for mild and moderate acne scars, wrinkles, fine lines, sun‐ damaged skin, Phototherapy for psoriasis and vitiligo and Radio Frequency surgical procedures like removal of skin tags, warts, freckles, birthmarks, moles (naevi), blackheads, corns and calluses are routinely performed by experts at the department. Skin biopsies are conducted in cases of skin tumours.
In-Patient Services
The department has 30 beds (15 beds each for males and females) reserved for dermatology inpatient management. Patients who require admission and those who need observation post dermatosurgery procedures are admitted and provided necessary care at affordable rates.
Other Activities
Academic ActivitiesDepartment holds regular theory and clinical classes for the undergraduates as per KUHS guidelines. House surgeons also participate in departmental activities including academics and patient care. Post graduate teaching programs include weekly seminars, journal clubs, case presentations, clinicopathology case discussions and short topic symposium which are aimed at making the students highly competent in the field of Dermatology, venereology and leprosy.
Teaching Schedule for Postgraduates
|
Monday |
Journal
club / Thesis review |
|
Tuesday |
Clinical
case presentation |
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Wednesday |
Seminar |
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Thursday |
Short
topic presentation / Histopathology |
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Friday |
Clinical
case presentation |
Ongoing Research Projects
1. Clinicoepidemiological study of Paedrus dermatitis in a tertiary care institution in North Kerala by Dr. Parvathy Santhosh.
2. To study the clinicoepidemiological profile and Dermoscopic features of Pityriasis Rosea in a tertiary care hospital in North Kerala by Dr. Shwetha V Rajiv.
