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Government Medical College, Krishnagiri

Department of Dermotology And Venerology

About the Department

The Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy (DVL) was inaugurated on February 2021 in this institution. The Department of DVL offers out-patient and in-patient care for all diseases affecting the skin, hair, nail and also offers special care for venereal diseases and leprosy.

The department runs speciality clinics to provide consultation & treatment for occupational dermatosis, pediatric dermatology, vitiligo, psoriasis, bullous disorder, contact dermatitis and drug allergies. Patients requiring day care and admission to the hospital are admitted to the 10-bedded DVL Ward.

Services Offered

The following facilities are available for patients:

  • Treatment of common and rare complex skin diseases
  • Treatment of diseases of hair and nail
  • Treatment of Sexually transmitted diseases
  • Treatment of leprosy

Dermato Surgical Procedures (Daycare Surgeries)

  • Intralesional steroid injection for Lichen planus, keloids, alopecia areata
  • Wet wrap therapy for atopic dermatitis and chronic eczema
  • Nail splinting and removal for ingrowing nail and dystrophic nails
  • LASER treatments for excessive hair (hirsutism)
  • Skin scrapings for fungal identification
  • Slit Skin Smear for Hansen's disease
  • Skin Biopsy for Histopathological examination

OP Census

85 patients/day

IP Census

8 patients/day

Undergraduate Medical Teaching & Training

Duration of Clinical Postings

6 weeks (in 3 sessions, 2 weeks each, during their clinical years)

Theory lecture classes taken by faculties for Undergraduate students as per NMC curriculum.

Aim: At the end of their posting students should be able to recognize and treat common skin conditions.

Success Stories

We have treated multiple patients successfully with significant improvement in diseases like severe acne, severe psoriasis, pemphigus vulgaris, erythroderma, toxic epidermal necrolysis through personalized treatment plans provided by the department, leading to a noticeable boost in their self-esteem and quality of life, often achieved through a combination of topical medications, parenteral medications and proper skincare education provided by the dermatologists.

Department Events

National Leprosy Day - January 30

On this day of event leprosy awareness speech was delivered to the public and students, and pledge was taken by all in a mass gathering.

Completed Research / Ongoing Research Projects

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Programmes

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CME Programs & Academic Events

List of specialized workshops, academic competitions, and awareness programs hosted by the Department:

30 JAN 2026 DEPT EVENT
AWARENESS PROGRAM

National Leprosy Day

Leprosy awareness speech was delivered to the public and students, and pledge was taken by all in a mass gathering.

No additional departmental events published yet.