Dermatology

Department

Faculty

The department of dermatology at Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences caters to a wide variety of people of all age groups with expert consultation in the fields of dermatology, trichology, venereology and Leprology.

With an average daily statistics of 350 patients in the outpatient department, and around 65 procedures, a highly personalised approach and treatment catering towards individual needs of patients is offered. We believe in long term solutions and not quick fixes, giving adequate importance to diet, nutrition and exercise apart from routine skin care. We have a passionate, dedicated and astute team of Clinicians, Aesthetic Dermatologists and highly skilled Dermatosurgeons backed by experienced nursing staff all of them working under the able leadership and guidance of the Head Of the Department- Dr Sharath Kumar B C.

The department of Dermatology aims at training of the undergraduates as well as postgraduates. The faculty not only impart knowledge, but also instill values of empathy, respect, good judgement and confidence to face different kinds of challenges after they have completed their course. As on 2021 there are 5 post- graduate seats per year. The course is recognized by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) as well as National Medical Commission (NMC), and the admission is through a competitive exam (NEET). Post graduate teaching programmes are held from Monday to Friday daily which includes seminars, case presentations, journal clubs, dermato pathology discussions, ward rounds etc.

The department also has faculty who represent in various Dermatology organisations and participate actively in academic activities as faculty. The department is well known for its good clinical material and also for organizing various academic activities like Hands on workshops/ conferences, national and international CME/ workshops.
Post Graduate Results 2021

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Acne Scar Treatment

Radiofrequency for Skin Tags

The department is equipped with the latest technologies which includes US FDA approved Daavlin phototherapy unit, Ellman radiofrequency machine, Cryogens, and LASERs. We also provide facilities for administration and monitoring of latest Biological therapy for various dermatology ailments.

The department of Dermatology at KIMS is well known for its “Quality care at affordable cost”.

Specialty clinics in the department include:

• STD clinic

• Leprosy clinic

• Cosmetic dermatology

• Paediatric cosmetology

• Aesthetic dermatology

• Trichology

National PG Update 2020

Scalp Micropigmentation Workshop

Botox Workshop

Leprosy Awareness Program

Vitiligo Awareness Program

Tyzazonal round - South zone quiz winners

The post graduate teaching programmes in the department are held from Monday to Friday daily, which includes seminars, Case presentations, journal clubs, dermato-pathology discussions etc . The department is well known for organizing various academic activities like Hands on workshops/ conferences, national and international CME/ workshops with participants from all over the country. The department of dermatology has conducted the national PG update (south zone) in March 2020, and has also actively participated in innumerable webinars where both faculty and post graduates present interesting cases.

Workshops conducted :

Workshop on Hair Transplantation - 05-2-17

International Dermatopathology workshop- 03-05-2017

Suture workshop- 18-3-2018

Scalp micropigmentation workshop- 15- 7- 2018

DERMADVANCE- 6-1-2018 - 7-1-2018

IADVL- Workshop Aesthetic Dermatology - 28-4-2019

National PG update - 7-3-2020- 8-3-2020

Patient awareness programs on world Leprosy day held in the first week of February

 

Quiz Programs

Our PGs have secured 1st place in state pg quiz for 3 consecutive years and won 3rd place in national level PG quiz. They have also been stood amongst the top 5 in various online quizzes and webinars.

The details of the quiz winners are as follows :-

Dr. Jai - 3rd place in the National Dermatology Quiz in Dermacon 2018 Cochin, by IADVL

Dr.Monisha- 3rd Rank in the National Dermatology Quiz in Dermacon 2018 Cochin, by IADVL

Dr Sana Mariam Sankey – 1st place in IADVL CUTICON PG Dermatology Quiz 2018

Dr Radhika S.R – 1st place in IADVL CUTICON PG Dermatology Quiz 2018

Dr Sana Mariam Sankey – 1st place in IGNQPP National PG Dermatology Quiz 2018-2019

Dr Radhika S.R – 1st place in IGNQPP National PG Dermatology Quiz 2018-2019

Dr Sana Mariam Sankey – 2nd place in QUIZ in PG Refresher Course & CME , CMC Vellore 23-11-2018

Dr Radhika S.R – 2nd place in QUIZ in PG Refresher

Course &CME , CMC Vellore 23-11-2018

Dr Anitha N.S - 1st prize in State level IADVL Quiz in CUTICON

Dr M.S Kalpashree- 1st prize in State level IADVL Quiz in CUTICON

Dr Anitha N.S - 2nd prize in National paediatric dermatology quiz ISPD

Dr M.S Kalpashree- 2nd prize in National paediatric dermatology quiz- ISPD

Dr Anitha N.S - 2nd prize in BDS Dermatorheumatology quiz

Dr M.S Kalpashree- 2nd prize in BDS Dermatorheumatology quiz

Dr Anitha N.S - 1st place in TYSA zonal round - South zone

Dr Chaitra -2nd prize in zonal round in Quiz Tyzazonal round - South zone

 

Paper & Poster Presentations

Our PGs have also presented multiple papers and posters not only in the national level, but international platforms as well.

Details of the international presentations are as follows :-

Dr. Priyanka-2 POSTER PRESENTATION In Palma de Mallorca, Spain , 2017

Dr. Priyanka – 3 oral presentations in Emirates Society of Dermatology Conference, Abu Dhabi, 2018 Dr. Sana Mariam Sankey- “Split face comparative study on efficacy of platelet rich plasma combined with microneedling versus microneedling alone in treatment of post acne scars” at the International conference on Clinical case reports and dermatology – November 8th -9th 2018 Sydney, Australia Dr. Priyanka – best abstract award in Emirates Dermatology Society, Abu Dhabi, 2018 : Challenging cases from India

Dr Chaitra- Study of Clinico-histopathological &Dermoscopic correlation of Non Melanocytic skin tumours- Dubai Dermacon 2019

Dr Chaitra- Award paper- ‘What’s the diagnosis- Sporotrichosis or a mimic?’- Dubai Dermacon 2019

Dr.Mariet - Emirates Dermatological Society:“White a bit of Confusion” (Hypopigmented Mycosis Fungoides) in dubai 2020

Dr Krithi- Poster presentation: “ Morphea in Wolf’s clothing” Dubai Derma : July 2021

Dr. Sharath Kumar B C

  1. Sharath Kumar BC, Gopal MG, Nandini AS, Praveen Kumar S. A painless nodule with excessive sweating. Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery. 2009 Jan;2(1):43.
  2. Sharath Kumar BC, Gopal MG, Talwar A, Ramesh M. Diffuse neurofibroma of the scalp presenting as circumscribed alopecic patch. International journal of trichology. 2010 Jan;2(1):60.
  3. Sharath Kumar BC, Nandini A, Niveditha S, Gopal M. Generalized eruptive histiocytosis mimicking leprosy. Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology. 2011 Jul 1;77(4):498.
  4. Sharath Kumar BC, Sanjana A, Gopal M, Nandini A. Alveolar soft part sarcoma presenting as metastatic nodule on the nose. Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology. 2012 Sep 1;78(5):666.
  5. Jerajani HR, Janaki C, Sharath Kumar,Phiske M. Comparative assessment of the efficacy and safety of sertaconazole (2%) cream versus terbinafine cream (1%) versus luliconazole (1%) cream in patients with dermatophytoses: a pilot study. Indian journal of dermatology. 2013 Jan;58(1):34.
  6. Sharath Kumar BC, Dayananda TR, Gopal MG, Ramesh M, Nandini AS, Sreedevi CM. Clinico-mycological study of onychomycosis. Journal of evolution of Medical and Dental sciences. 2013 Oct 7;2(40):7790-800.
  7. Sharath Kumar BC, Gowda S, Gowda A, Gopal MG, Ramesh M. A case report of Hand Schuller Christian Disease. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2013 Oct 28;2(43):8255-9.
  8. Sharath Kumar BC, Aneesh S, Gopal MG, Ramesh M, Gupta D. Clinical and epidemiological study of cutaneous manifestations of pregnancy. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2013 Nov 4;2(44):8667-78.
  9. Sharath Kumar BC, Aneesh S, Gopal MG, Ramesh M, Gupta D. Clinical and epidemiological study of cutaneous manifestations of pregnancy. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2013 Nov 4;2(44):8667-78.
  10. Sharath Kumar BC, Gopal MG, Ramesh M, Gupta D. A study on the cutaneous changes in diabetes mellitus. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2013 Nov 18;2(46):8938-43.
  11. Sharath Kumar BC, Sindhu S, Gopal MG, Ramesh M, Nandini AS, Manjunath NC. Quality of life in male and female vitiligo patients. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2013 Dec 2;2(48):9315-23.
  12. Parasuramalu B, Balaji R, Sharath Kumar BC. Implication of pollen sensitivity among patients suffering from chronic urticaria: current scenario. International Journal of Health & Allied Sciences. 2014 Jan 1;3(1):4.
  13. Sharath Kumar BC, Apoorva DM, Sharath Kumar BC, Vanaja K. Comparative study of effectiveness of clindamycin monotherapy and clindamycin-benzoyl peroxide combination therapy in grade II acne patients. Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 2014;7(1).
  14. Zacharias M, Sharath Kumar BC. Nevus lipomatosis superficialis of Hoffmann and Zurhelle. Our Dermatol Online 2021; 12(e): e21
  15. Krithi Subhas, Sharath Kumar BC. Childhood systemic Lupus Erythematosus with vasculitis- A case report. International Journal of Scientific research. 2021 April
  16. NidhikaSorake, Sharath Kumar BC. Proteus paradigm – A rare case report of 1 in a million birth. International Journal of Scientific research. May 2021
  17. Nandini AS, Sankey SM, Sowmya CS, Sharath Kumar BC. Split-face Comparative Study of Efficacy of Platelet-rich Plasma Combined with Microneedling versus Microneedling alone in Treatment of Post-acne Scars. Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery. 2021 Jan;14(1):26.
  18. Radhika SR, Nandini AS, Sharath Kumar BC. The skin as a window on internal disorders: Two cases of internal malignancy and hypervitaminosis B12. Our Dermatology Online/NaszaDermatologia Online. 2020 Oct 1;11(4).
  19. Sharath Kumar BC, Radhika SR. “A tale of a burrowing bug” and Cydnidae pigmentation: A case report. Dermatology Online. 2020 Oct 2:24.
  20. Ramesh M, Radhika S R, Sowmya C.S ,Sharath Kumar BC, Nandini A.S. Comparison of efficacy and safety of Intralesional Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine versus. Autoimplantation in patients with cutaneous warts conducted in a tertiary care hospital- A prospective study. International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research. Jul-Aug 2019.270-280.
  21. Gopal MG, Talwar A, Sharath Kumar BC, Ramesh M, Nandini AS, Meena HB. A clinical and epidemiological study of psoriasis and its association with various biochemical parameters in newly diagnosed cases. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR. 2013 Dec;7(12):2901.
  22. Nandini AS, Sharath Kumar B. TCA peel in the treatment of macular amyloidosis. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2014 Sep 18;3(45):11090-6.

Dr. Satish K S

  1. Sathish K.S, Monica GM, Basavarajaiah DM. Dermatological Complications despite of lower CD4 count in HIV Infected Patients. Dermatology Clinics & Research. Feb 2020.
  2. Sathish K.S, Monica GM, Basavarajaiah D. A clinico-histopathological study of cutaneous appendageal tumours. IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 2019.
  3. Sathish K.S, Sreedevi Chandrika M, Shwetha Gowda. Metastatic malignant melanoma -Case Report. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2015 June 22, Page 8788-8791.
  4. Sathish K.S, K. Hanumanthayya Anti retro therapy : A glance. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Healthcare. 2014 September, Page 552-555.
  5. Sathish K.S, K. Hanumanthayya Anti retro therapy in India. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Healthcare. 2014 September, Page 649-651.
  6. Satish KS, Ramya N, Soumya V. Cutaneous manifestations associated with diabetes mellitus. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2014 Sep 1;3(40):10160-70.
  7. Satish K. S, ChanabasappaMendagudli, NeelimaRavipati. Hydralazine? Essential or has a potential for complications in dermatology.Journal of Evidence based Medicine and Healthcare; Volume 2, Issue 7, February 16, 2015; Page: 783-788.
  8. Sathish K.S, Monica GM. Spectrum of skin appendages in sexual transmitted infection patients. Journal of experimental dermatology. Jan -Feb 2021.

Dr. Nandini A S

  1. Nandini AS, Sankey SM, Sowmya CS, Kumar BS. Split-face Comparative Study of Efficacy of Platelet-rich Plasma Combined with Microneedling versus Microneedling alone in Treatment of Post-acne Scars. Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery. 2021 Jan;14(1):26.
  2. Nandini AS, Kumar BS. TCA peel in the treatment of macular amyloidosis. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2014 Sep 18;3(45):11090-6.
  3. Murugesh SB, Nandini AS, Ravindra K, Ramya N. A clinical study of mucocutaneous manifestations of HIV. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2014 Sep 15;3(44):10930-46.
  4. Radhika SR, Nandini AS, Kumar BC. The skin as a window on internal disorders: Two cases of internal malignancy and hypervitaminosis B12. Our Dermatology Online. 2020 Oct 1;11(4).
  5. Sharath Kumar BC, Nandini A, Niveditha S, Gopal M. Generalized eruptive histiocytosis mimicking leprosy. Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology. 2011 Jul 1;77(4):498.
  6. Muralidhar A, Venugopal SB, Nandini AS. Clinicohistopathologic study of lichenoid interface dermatitis. Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences. 2020 Jan 1;8(1):20.
  7. Chandrashekar BS, Nandini AS. Acne scar subcision. Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery. 2010 May;3(2):125.
  8. Nandini AS, Mysore V, Sacchidanand S, Chandra S. Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma arising from lymphomatoid papulosis, responding to low dose methotrexate. Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery. 2009 Jul;2(2):97.
  9. Sharath Kumar BC, Gopal MG, Nandini AS, Praveen Kumar S. A painless nodule with excessive sweating. Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery. 2009 Jan;2(1):43.
  10. Nandini AS, Mysore V. Hailey–Hailey disease: a novel method of management by radiofrequency surgery. Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery. 2008 Jul;1(2):92.
  11. Nandini A.S. From the literature. Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery. 2018 Jul; 1(2): 113-4.
  12. Talwar A, Kumar S, Gopal M, Nandini A. Spectrum of purpura fulminans: report of three classical prototypes and review of management strategies. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. 2012 Mar 1;78(2):228.
  13. Ramesh M, Radhika S R, Sowmya C.S , Sharath Kumar BC, Nandini A.S .Comparison of efficacy and safety of Intralesional Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine versus Autoimplantation in patients with cutaneous warts conducted in a tertiary care hospital- A prospective study. International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research. Jul-Aug 2019.270-280.
  14. Gopal MG, Shannoma SK, Ramesh M, Nandini AS, Manjunath NC. A comparative study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acyclovir and famciclovir in the management of herpes zoster. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR. 2013 Dec;7(12):2904.
  15. Gopal MG, Talwar A, Sharath Kumar BC, Ramesh M, Nandini AS, Meena HB. A clinical and epidemiological study of psoriasis and its association with various biochemical parameters in newly diagnosed cases. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR. 2013 Dec;7(12):2901.
  16. Baburao A, Shankaraiah Nandini A, Kanabur T, Babu A. Can Palm Reading Pick Up Cancer?. South Asian Journal of Cancer. 2020 Jul;9(3):186.
  17. Ramesh M, Ramya N, Gopal MG, BC SK, Nandini AS. Acrokeratosesverruciformis of HOPF: an association with polymorphic light eruption. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2013 Dec 2;2(48):9310-5.
  18. Gopal MG, Meena HB, Kumar BS, Ramesh M, Nandini AS. Cutis verticisgyrata--a rare case report. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2013 Dec 9;2(49):9481-5.
  19. Gopal MG, Nayak KR, BC SK, Ramesh M, Nandini AS. Rare case report: Werner's syndrome--premature aging syndrome seen in two sisters. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2013 Nov 11;2(45):8864-9.
  20. Gopal MG, Manjunath NC, Kumar S, Ramesh M, Nandini AS. Glomangioma: a rare case report. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2014 Jan 6;3(1):127-33.
  21. Ramesh M, Nayak KR, Gopal MG, Kumar BS, Nandini AS. Atypical bullous pyoderma gangrenosum with early lesions mimicking chicken pox. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2013 Oct 14;2(41):7981-6.
  22. Ramesh M, Ravipati N, Gopal MG, Sharath KB, Nandini AS. Spectrum of hidrocystomas: a case report. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2013 Dec 9;2(49):9534-9.
  23. Sharath Kumar BC, Dayananda TR, Gopal MG, Ramesh M, Nandini AS, Sreedevi CM. Clinico-mycological study of onychomycosis. Journal of evolution of Medical and Dental sciences. 2013 Oct 7;2(40):7790-800.

Dr. Namrata C Manjunath

  1. Megha Prakash, Namrata C Manjunath, Deepali BS. A Descriptive case control study on assessment of Iron profile in patients with and without melasma. Clinical Dermatology review 2020
  2. Gopal MG, Manjunath Namrata C, Kumar S, Ramesh M, Nandini AS. Glomangioma: a rare case report. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2014 Jan 6;3(1):127-33.
  3. BC SK, Sindhu S, Gopal MG, Ramesh M, Nandini AS, Manjunath Namrata C. Quality of life in male and female vitiligo patients. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2013 Dec 2;2(48):9315-23.
  4. Gopal MG, Shannoma SK, Ramesh M, Nandini AS, Manjunath Namrata C. A comparative study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acyclovir and famciclovir in the management of herpes zoster. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR. 2013 Dec;7(12):2904.

Dr. Sowmya C S

  1. Nandini AS, Sankey SM, Sowmya CS, Kumar BS. Split-face Comparative Study of Efficacy of Platelet-rich Plasma Combined with Microneedling versus Microneedling alone in Treatment of Post-acne Scars. Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery. 2021 Jan;14(1):26.
  2. Ramesh M, Radhika S R, Sowmya C.S , Sharath Kumar BC, Nandini A.S .Comparison of efficacy and safety of Intralesional Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine versus Autoimplantation in patients with cutaneous warts conducted in a tertiary care hospital- A prospective study. International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research. Jul-Aug 2019. Page no 270-280
  3. Nischal KC, Sowmya CS, Swaroop MR, Agrawal DP, Basavaraj HB, Sathyanarayana BD. A novel modification of the autoimplantation therapy for the treatment of multiple, recurrent and palmoplantar warts. Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery. 2012 Jan;5(1):26.

Dr Monika M Gowda

  1. Sathish K.S, Monica GM, Basavarajaiah DM. Dermatological Complications despite of lower CD4 count in HIV Infected Patients. Dermatology Clinics & Research. Feb 2020
  2. Sathish K.S, Monica GM, Basavarajaiah D. A clinico-histopathological study of cutaneous appendageal tumours. IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 2019.
  3. Sathish K.S, Monica GM. Spectrum of skin appendages in sexual transmitted infection patients. Journal of experimental dermatology. Jan -Feb 2021

Dr. Sindhujaa Sreekanth S

  1. Sathyanarayana BD, Swaroop MR, Yogesh D, Manohara BK, Bidarkar S, Sindhujaa S, Suman S. Multiple bilateral periorbital eccrine hidrocystomas. International Journal of advances in case reports.
  2. Bidarkar S, Sindhujaa Sreekanth S. Infantile acropustulosis: a case report. International Journal of Research. 2018 Jan;4(1):93.
  3. Yogesh D, Sathyanarayana B, Swaroop M, Sindhujaa Sreekanth S, Bidarkar S, Erythema ab igne: A case report. IP Indian J Clin Exp Dermatol 2018;4(1):71-72
  4. Suman Swamynathan,Mithila Ravindranath,Yogesh Devaraj,Mouryabha Shale K S,Sindhujaa Sreekanth S. Topical corticosteroid abuse over face: A clinical study. IP Indian J Clin Exp Dermatol. 2019

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