Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy
KMC , Manipal
Health Sciences
Established in 1970, with postgraduate courses introduced in 1979–80, the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy has long contributed to training undergraduate and postgraduate students in the diagnosis and management of skin disorders. Its postgraduate course attracts trainees from across the country, drawn by advanced diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, a guideline-based approach to care, and robust teaching and research. Well-equipped with a state-of-the-art immunofluorescence laboratory, phototherapy unit, and laser clinic, the department is known equally for its excellent patient care and research.
Key Highlights
- Home to a state-of-the-art immunofluorescence (IMF) laboratory, the only dermatology department in the country performing IMF microscopy, serving as the referral laboratory for dermatologists across India.
- Equipped with the full range of UVA and UVB phototherapy (whole-body, hand & feet, and targeted), and the only centre offering Bath-PUVA therapy, a highly effective treatment for psoriasis.
- Offers a growing range of aesthetic dermatology services daily, including chemical peels, platelet-rich plasma therapy, and lasers for acne scars, hair reduction, and tattoo/mole removal.
- Runs a unique weekly psychodermatology liaison clinic with colleagues from psychiatry and clinical psychology to support patients under stress from chronic skin disease.
- Chosen by the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL) as the centre to offer fellowships in phototherapy and IMF.
- Offers a structured residency programme with the best diagnostic, therapeutic, and research facilities, supported by experienced faculty with subspecialty expertise.
Research Statistics
124
Publications
2
Patents
24.05L+
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