INTRODUCTION:
The department was established in 1960, offers services to patients with skin, hair and nail concerns including leprosy and sexually transmitted diseases. It is well equipped with adequate man power, floor space, bed strength and modern equipment for diagnosis and management of skin disorders and cosmetic concerns. The mission of the department is to deliver outstanding services to one and all in the fields of medical and aesthetic dermatology with humane care, high ethical values and personalized attention.
INFRASTRUCTURE
| Biopsy punches |
| Hyfrecator/electro-surgical instrument |
| Patch testing kits |
| Liquid nitrogen cryo gun & can |
| Chemical Peels |
| Whole body phototherapy chamber |
| Multi utility phototherapy unit |
| Laser for hair reduction-Intense pulse light |
| Laser for scar revision |
| Laser for pigment removal( Nd-YAG LASER) |
| Excimer LASER |
| CO2 LASER/ Fractional CO2 LASER |
| MNRF |
| Electrocautery / radiofrequency ablation device |
SERVICES / SPECTRUM OF ACTIVITIES-
General Dermatology
Specialty Clinics
Dermatosurgery
OPD SCHEDULE–
O.P days & timings – Daily except Sunday . – 08.00 am to 12 pm
Specialty Clinics
- Contact Dermatitis Clinic – Monday
- Pigmentary Disorders Clinic – Tuesday
- Bullous Disorders Clinic – Wednesday
- Psoriasis clinic – Friday
- Autoimmune disease clinic – Saturday
- STD Clinic – Monday to Saturday
- Leprosy Clinic – Monday to Saturday
Procedures Done
| S.NO | Procedure Name |
| 1 | DPN /Skin Tag/Wart/Molluscum contagiosum- Removal |
| 2 | Intralesional steroids |
| 3 | Cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen) |
| 4 | Dermaroller |
| 5 | Comedone extraction |
| 6 | Microdermabrasion |
| 7 | Chemical Peeling |
| 8 | Subcision |
| 9 | Punch Grafting |
| 10 | Cyst/Nevus-Removal |
| 11 | Biopsy-Punch, Excision , Incision |
| 12 | Co2 LASER Acne Scars ( Cheeks) |
| 13 | Co2 Laser-Nevi, Skin Tags, Full Face scars |
| 14 | NDYAG LASER-Tattoo removal, Pigmentation , Freckles |
| 15 | Nail surgery |
| 16 | Photo therapy- UVA, PUVA,NB UVB |
| 17 | Iontophoresis |
| 18 | IPL- Laser Hair removal |
| 19 | Patch testing |
| 20 | Excimer Laser for Vitiligo and Psoriasis |
| 21 | MNRF |
In patient services: 1 unit total beds: 8
Average Daily Patient Attendance
| KMCH | GRH | |
| Out patient | 200 | 80 |
| IP- Bed strength | 6 | 10 |
Academic Activities
| 1 | Undergraduate classes for 2nd , 3rd & final yr |
| 2 | CRRI training |
| 3 | Physiotherapy CRRI training |
Dermatosurgery
| 1 | Electrocautery = 2-3 cases / week |
| 2 | Tincture Iodine puncture |
| 3 | Intralesional steroids |
PG seats (no of seats/year)
RECOGNISED – 2/year
F. No.35 /262 (160) / 2022 – PGMEB 005420 – 24 of PGMEB dated 10.02.2023
CONTACT US:
kmcderm2018@gmail.com
| Department List |
| Name | Designation | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. B. T. Priya | Associate professor | Teaching |
| Dr. G. Suchitra | Associate professor | Teaching |
| Dr .A .Krishnaveni | Assistant Professor | Teaching |
| Dr. S. Joe Angelo | Assistant Professor | Teaching |
| Dr. M. Prabhu | Senior Resident | Teaching |
| Dr. G.Aravindan | Senior Resident | Teaching |
| Dr. S.Thilagam | Senior Resident | Teaching |
| Dr.S. Aiswaryai | Senior Resident | Teaching |
| Awards |
| Name | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. S. Murugan | 30-01-2021 | Certificate of appreciation for National Leprosy Eradication Programme Activities |
EVENTS:
1) Clinicoepidemiological and Dermoscopic Study on Acquired Scalp Dermatoses- Dr. Divakaran.C
2) Clinicoepidemiological and Dermoscopic Study on Acquired Facial Melanosis- Dr.Sudhiip Krishnan.S
3) Efficacy of Excimer Laser in Focal Stable Vitiligo – Dr.LINGESHWAR.R
4) Efficacy of Botulinum toxin in Dynamic wrinkles of for forehead and crows feet – Dr.Janet Evans.A
5) Exploring syphilis prevalence in people living with HIV: Clinical and serological insights, impact on CD4+ T cellsand VDRL titre correlation – Dr.Sudhiip Krishnan.S
6) Deciphering melasma: Bridging clinical insight with dermoscopic and Woods lamp techiniques- Dr.Sudhiip Krishnan.S
7) Analyzing DERMOSCOPIC characteristics of psoriatic nails and their relationship with disease severity – Dr. Divakaran.
PRIZES WON BY STUDENTS:
POST GRADUATES:
Dr. Divakaran.C and Dr.Sudhiip Krishnan.S won 2nd prize in STI quiz conducted in MMC,22/10/2023
Dr.Janet Evans.A and Dr.Divakaran.c won 2nd prize and 3rd prize in DePeND quiz conducted in SRMC&RI , 11/06/2024
UNDER GRADUATES:
Shwetha S secured first place in the TNMGRMU & Damien Foundation India Trust Endowment Prize Exam on Leprosy -2023
CME conducted:
CME ,CONFERENCE ,WORKSHOP
| S.no | Department | Name/ theme | Date | venue | No of participants | Level- national / international/ department | Names of resource persons |
| 1 | DVL | Recent Updates In Paediatric Dermatology | 01/09/21 | KMC | 180 | Department | 1)Dr . P . Nirmaladevi 2) DrV. Anandan 3) Dr V.Sampath 4)Dr. K.Manoharan |
| 2 | DVL | Hair Raisers | 14/07/22 | KMC | 55 | Department | 1)Dr. S. Murugusundaram 2) Dr. Murali Narasimhan 3)Dr. K. Manoharan |
| 3 | DVL | Hansens Disesase – Recent Updates | 30/1/23 | KMC | 53 | Department | 1)Dr. K. Manoharan 2) Dr. Tharini 3) Dr. Anbulakshmi 4)Dr.G. Suchithra |
| 4 | DVL | Interdepartmental Cme On Vesiculo-Bullous Disorders- A Bubble Sizzler | 30/8/2023 | KMC | 99 | Department | 1)Dr.T. vanathi 2) Dr.K.S. Sunil kumar 3) Dr. chitrakala sugumar |
| 5 | DVL | Psoriasis – the multisystem masquerader | 30/10/23 | KMC | 25 | Department | 1)Dr.S. Murugan 2)Dr. Paranthaman 3) Dr. Manivannan 4)Dr.Veerakumar |
PUBLICATIONS
| Sr. .N o | Faculty Name | Publication in Vancouver referencing style. | Pubm ed Index ed Yes / No | Scop us | Other s |
| 1. | Dr.J.Manjula | J . Manjula, S. Kumaravel, D. Gokiladevi, S. Vidyalakshmi, Heber Anandan. A clinical study of hemangiomas and vascular malformations. Ann. Int. Med. Den. Rus. 2017: 3(3):DTXX- DTXX Dhanaselvi H, Manjula J, Sudha K, Anandan H. Prevalance of deformities in leprosy in tertiary care centre.Int. Sci. Stud.2017:5(1): 169-171 Manjula Jagannathsan, Sadagopan K, Ekkarakudy J, Anandan H. Clinico epidemiological study of patients with melasma in a tertiary care hospital- a prospective study. Int. J Sci. Stud. 2017:4(11):117-120 4.S Kumaravel, J Manjula, L Balamurugan, S D Sinduja, Heber Anandan. Chronic autoimmune urticaria and efficacy of Autologus Serum Therapy Int. J Sci. Stud. 2017:4(11):163-166 5. S. Joe Angelo, A. Krishnaveni, D. Kavi, J. Manjula Dermoscopic Features Of Benign Melanocytic Naevi -A Descriptive Study Int J Acad Med Pharm 2024; 6 (2); 182-187 6. S. Joe Angelo, G. Aravindan, S. Sujitha, J. Manjula Clinicoepidemiological Study On Pregnancy Dermatoses Int J Acad Med Pharm 2024; 6 (2); 196-201 | No No No No No No | No No No No No No | Goog le schol ar Goog le schol ar Goog le schol ar Goog le scholar Embase Embase |
| 2. | Dr.G.Suchitr a | Parimalam Kumar,Suchitra Ganapathi,Athilakshmi,Sivasubramanian.Usefulnes of fibroscan in assessing in liver fibrosis in adult patients with Psoriasis.International journal of Research in Dermatology. Volume 5,No2 (2019) Athilakshmi, Sivasubramanian, Suchitra Ganapthi The study on associations of co-morbidities in Female patients with Vitiligo. International journal of Research in Dermatology. Volume 5,No1 (2019) | No No | No No | No No |
| 3. | Dr.A.Krishna veni | 1.A.Krishnaveni, A.Meeradevi,.T.Ravikumar, .C.Ramachandrabhat. Study of drug induced-skin reactions in the patients attending outpatient department of Dermatology. Indian Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Research ,December 2019: 9:506-513 2. S. Joe Angelo, A. Krishnaveni, D. Kavi, J. Manjula Dermoscopic Features Of Benign Melanocytic Naevi -A Descriptive Study Int J Acad Med Pharm 2024; 6 (2); 182-187 | No | No | Goog lesch Olar Embase |
| 4. | Dr. Joe Angelo S | 1.Joe S. Angelo, Kar BR, Thomas J. Comparison of clinical efficacy of topical tazarotene 0.1% cream with topical clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream in chronic plaque psoriasis: a double-blind, randomized, right-left comparison study. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology 2007;73:65 2. S. Joe Angelo, A. Krishnaveni, D. Kavi, J. Manjula Dermoscopic Features Of Benign Melanocytic Naevi -A Descriptive Study Int J Acad Med Pharm 2024; 6 (2); 182-187 3.S. Joe Angelo, G. Aravindan, S. Sujitha, J. Manjula Clinicoepidemiological Study On Pregnancy Dermatoses Int J Acad Med Pharm 2024; 6 (2); 196-201 | Yes | Yes | Goog lesch Olar Embase Embase |
| 5. | Dr. G.Aravindan | S. Joe Angelo, G. Aravindan, S. Sujitha, J. Manjula Clinicoepidemiological Study On Pregnancy Dermatoses Int J Acad Med Pharm 2024; 6 (2); 196-201 | Embase |
Paper presentation
1) Syphilis in emerging trend in POST COVID scenario (Asticon 2022)-Dr.Sujitha
2) Myriad of cutaneous adverse drug reactions secondary to anti convulsants –a case series(Telederm 2022)- Dr.Sujitha
3) Onychoscopy: An Observational cross sectional study at Cuticon 2022 –Dr.Hemapriya (Cuticon TN 2022)
4) Epidermolysis Bullosa clinical diagnostic matrix: A valuable tool at Telederm India 2022- Dr.Hemapriya
| Description |
|---|
| • Total no of faculty in department – 9 • Total no of PGs in dept- 4 (2 per year) • No of units – 1 • Total no.of beds- 40 • OPD per month – 5000-5500 • No of surgeries(major & minor) per month- 70 per month • No of samples collected per month (Lab departments) • No of XRAY ,USG,CT per month (radiology dept) |
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