Various disorders related to skin, hair, nails, and allergic conditions need to be diagnosed correctly followed by necessary investigations which help in proper definitive treatment. Scientific advice for day-to-day skin care helps in maintaining a healthy, beautiful and glowing skin. Sexually transmitted diseases (STD), HIV and sex-related problems need to be dealt with utmost care. Hearing a patient with patience is very important to give the right approach to dealing with such problems without any hesitation. Leprosy (Hansen's disease) is a chronic infection that results in damage primarily to the peripheral nerves (the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord), skin, testes, eyes, and the nose. Because of the visible disfigurement in untreated people, the disease still causes widespread anxiety. Early clinical detection, investigations, and management of the disease are required to make an individual lead a normal life.
The Pediatric Dermatology Service specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases affecting infants, children, and adolescents (up to 18 years of age). Particular consideration is given to the unique developmental and physiologic aspects of the pediatric population. Specialized care of common skin problems such as cradle cap, vascular birthmarks (port wine stains and hemangiomas), acne, atopic dermatitis, and skin infections is available, as well as expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex and unusual skin diseases and syndromes. The pediatric dermatology service places a strong emphasis on educating children and their families about skin disease, and the prevention of permanent cosmetic disability is stressed.
Chemical cautery is a technique of applying caustic chemicals such as Trichloroacetic acid (TCA), Glycolic acid, Phenol, Silver nitrate, Sodium hydroxide to remove various skin growths such as skin tags, warts, corns, molluscum contagiosum. The chemicals are used at various strengths depending on the type and site of the lesions and can be done in multiple sittings.
Skin cautery, a finer version of surgical cautery, is used for the removal of skin lesions. The skin cautery achieves tissue destruction by two methods: electric current or spark and secondly by producing heat. It is used for various conditions such as warts, corns, pyogenic granulomas, etc.
Cryo slush involves the use of local freezing for the controlled removal of living, but abnormal tissue. The various refrigerants used are ice, salt and ice, carbon dioxide snow, nitrous oxide, liquid nitrogen, Freon, helium. It helps in treating acne, acne scars, benign and malignant conditions of the skin.
Dermal fillers are substances injected just beneath the skin’s surface to replenish the body’s collagen and smoothen facial lines or wrinkles. They are used for enhancing facial contours, lips augmentation, and addressing conditions like post-acne scars, sunken eyes, and dermal atrophy.
Alopecia or hair loss can be a matter of psychological concern for both males and females. Different kinds of alopecia include patchy loss of hair (alopecia areata), male/female pattern baldness, telogen effluvium, and scarring alopecia. Treatment consists of oral/topical medications, hair transplants, and scalp reduction surgeries.
Keloids/Hypertrophic scars are formed on sites of local skin trauma or inflammatory skin disorders like laceration, tattoos, burns, injections, ear-piercing, vaccination, bites, acne, abscess, or surgery. Treatments include intralesional injections, cryotherapy, laser surgery, and silicon gel dressings.
The IPL process uses intense pulsed light to gently remove unwanted hair. IPL treatments leave your skin looking and feeling smoother. The wide beam treats larger areas such as the back, shoulders, arms, legs, and face in a safe, fast, and effective manner.
Vitiligo is a disorder of pigmentation in which melanocytes in the skin are destroyed, resulting in white patches. Treatment includes topical medications, PUVA/PUVB therapy, and surgical methods like epidermal grafting, dermabrasion, and autologous miniature punch grafting.
Contact dermatitis is inflammation of the skin caused by contact with irritants/allergens. Diagnosis involves clinical evaluation or allergy testing, and treatment aims to relieve symptoms and address the cause.
Radiofrequency ablation involves the use of high-voltage electromagnetic energy to manage benign skin conditions such as warts, skin tags, cherry angiomas, and mole removal.
Chemical peel uses chemical solutions to improve skin texture by removing damaged outer layers. It addresses pigmentation, wrinkles, and acne. Superficial, medium-depth, and deep peels are available based on skin conditions.
