DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY
Overview
The Department of Dermatology, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (HIMSR) and HAHC Hospital was established in 2012. The department provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for diseases of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes, along with sexually transmitted infections and leprosy.
The department is actively involved in patient care, undergraduate medical education, research, community outreach and academic activities. The clinical services include general dermatology as well as management of inflammatory, infective, autoimmune, pigmentary, hair and nail disorders.
Patient Care and Clinical Services
The department provides regular outpatient and inpatient dermatology services and dermatology consultations for patients referred from other departments of HAHC Hospital.
Clinical services include management of:
- Acne and acne-related disorders
- Eczema and other inflammatory dermatoses
- Psoriasis
- Urticaria and angioedema
- Bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic skin infections
- Pigmentary disorders including vitiligo and melasma
- Hair and nail disorders
- Autoimmune and connective tissue diseases
- Vesiculobullous disorders
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Leprosy
- Paediatric and geriatric dermatoses
Dermatosurgery and Procedural Dermatology
The department provides facilities for various diagnostic and therapeutic dermatological procedures including:
- Skin biopsy
- Electrocautery and radiofrequency procedures
- Chemical cautery
- Intralesional therapy
- Corn paring
- Milia extraction
- Chemical peels
- Microneedling
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
Academics and Teaching
The Department of Dermatology is actively involved in undergraduate MBBS teaching at HIMSR. Teaching activities include lectures, clinical postings, bedside teaching, case discussions, demonstrations and practical assessments.
Regular departmental academic activities include case presentations, seminars, journal discussions and clinical discussions. Faculty members and senior residents participate actively in undergraduate teaching and training.
The department also contributes to interdisciplinary teaching and academic activities within the institution.
Research
Faculty members and residents of the department are actively involved in clinical research and scientific publications in different areas of dermatology.
The department encourages participation in conferences, continuing medical education programmes, research projects and scientific presentations.
Community Outreach and Awareness Activities
The department regularly participates in community-based dermatological activities and health awareness programmes.
Activities include skin disease screening and awareness programmes, leprosy detection activities, sexually transmitted infection awareness programmes and public awareness activities related to common dermatological disorders.
