About our Dermatology Hospital

JD Healthcare's Dermatology Hospital offers outpatient care as well as intensive care for emergencies like toxic epidermal neurolysis, Stevens Johnson Syndrome and extensive cases of Pemphigus.

Beside routine dermato-pathology, histo-pathology study and skin smear examination for AFB (L) -the well-equipped laboratory provides sophisticated services like immuno-fluorocense tests for skin biopsy in case of blistering disorders. Immunoglobulin assays and complement assay hair root study. The department also has a whole body phototherapy unit for treating extensive cases of psoriasis, vitilligo and for undertaking patch tests for patients with contact dermatitis. The consultants are experts not only in skin disorders but also in STDs, Leprosy and Medical cosmetology.

Backed up by a fully functioning Urology and Microbiology set-up, the hospital functions in close association with Rheumatology, Cosmetic Surgery and Gynaecology departments to handle specific problems.

Hair clinic

There is a special attention paid to the patients with hair loss, both male as well as female. Hormonal profile, ultrasound to rule out polycystics ovaries is routinely carried out in female patients.Trichogramme is done in all patients.

S. iron level, S. ferritin level, thyroid function tests are carried out. Any abnormalities are treated in concordance with Hematologist or Endochronologist as the case may be.

Acanthosis Nigricans

Patients with excessive darkening of skin, thickening of skin in the body folds specially the axilla accompanied by obesity are investigated.

Investigations include a fasting sugar level, serum insulin level, lipid profile , measurement of weight and percentage body fat(or body mass index).Female patients are subjected to ultrasound to detect the presence of cystic ovaries

Acne Rosacea clinic

All patients of acne specially females are assessed for their hormonal status.Isotretinoin is routinely prescribed with excellent results. Rosaccea is always kept in mind and biopsy performed to arrive at a conclusion.

Psoriasis

The department attracts large number of patients of psoriasis because of excellent results obtained by offering a combination treatment which could include oral calcium,oral omega-3,oral isotretinoin,oral methotrexate ,cyclosporine along with UVB therapy.

Once patients go into remission they are put on maintenance PUVA Therapy(UVA & Psoralens)

Atopic Dermatitis

The results of atopic dermatology both in adults and children have been found to be very encouraging.

Cosmetology - Hyperpigmentation

Cosmetology procedures are carried out to treat hyperpigmentation, specially melasma. Chemical peels with alpha hydroxy acids of different concentrations are undertaken.

Dermatosurgery

1. Micropunch graft , Thin theirsch graft for Vitiligo Patients
2. Acne Scars - Acne Scars are revised by radiofrequency knife and at times chemically by 50% trichloroacetic acid application.Acne scars if superficial, are also subjected to chemical peels as office procedure as a form of skin polishing
3. Injection of fillers - Restylane and Perlane injections are used to obliterate the nasolabial fold for giving an appearance of rejuvenated, younger look.
4. Injection of Botox - Botox is injected to remove frown lines,crows feet, and worry lines
5. Non surgical face lifts
6. Tattoo of lips in vitligo or recreating eyebrows is a procedure done with great success
7. Ear lobe repair with TCA Application
8. Shave Excision, Thin Thiersch graft for vitiligo and non healing ulcers
9. Paring of corns with cryotherapy
10. Removal of molluscum with curette
11. Revision of Scars by Radiofrequency knife or chemically by applying
    50% TCA
12. Electrocautery and Cryotherapy of warts

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