Courses offered :

MBBS

Faculty Details:

Professor & HOD
Associate Professor	Dr. C. Chandrakala MDDVL	01.03.21
Assistant Professor	Dr. R. Lakshmi MD	15.09.15
	Dr. B. Karpagam MDDVL	04.03.16
Senior Resident	Dr. P. Raju MDDVL	17.06.22
	Dr. S. Sangeetha Devi DDVL	05.09.19
STI Counselor	P. Suganthi	2013

Teaching methods employed

1. Large group teaching – lecture , Symposium

2. Small group teaching – DOAP Session, Bed side clinic, Case based discussion, Seminar.

3. Self directed learning

Rooms Availability:

1. Consultation rooms- male , female.
2. Examination rooms – male ,female.
3. Procedure rooms – 1
4. Special clinic – 1
5. STI clinic – 1
6. Laser room – 1
7. Phototherapy room – 1
8. Demo room – 1
9. HOD room – 1
10. Male ward – 1
11. Female ward – 1

Research projects and Publications in the Department.

DR.C.CHANDRAKALA – ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

1.  Chandrakala C, Tharini GK. Morphoeic basal cell carcinoma – An unusual tumor variant at an unusual site.ClinDermatol Rev 2021;5:197-9.

2. Chandrakala C, Kumar P, Karpagam B. Hemifacialmicrosomia and accessory auricles in an adolescent boy. Indian J Dermatol 2017;62:216-7
3. Chandrakala C, Tharini GK, Ananthi M, Subha R. A case of alkaptonuria with degenerative collagenous plaques and foot drop. Indian J Dermatol 2016;61:678-80.

4.Chandrakala C, Tharini G K. Recurrent disseminated cutaneous rhinosporidiosis – Where is the end?. Indian J Dermatol 2020;65:325-6

5.Parimalam K, Chandrakala C, Ananthi M, Karpagam B. Nipple Hyperkeratosis Due to Malassezia Furfur Showing Excellent Response to Itraconazole. Indian J Dermatol. 2015 May-Jun; 60(3): 324.

6. Chandrakala C, Tharini GK. Cauliflower Ear: A Rare Manifestation of Phaeohyphomycosis. Indian J Dermatol. 2019 Nov-Dec ;64(6):497-498.

7. Chandrakala C, Tharini GK. Subcutaneous Scedosporiosis with Dissemination.Indian J Dermatol. 2019 Jul-Aug ;64(4):315-317.

8. Chandrakala C, Parimalam K, Wahab AJ, Anand N. Correlating CD4 count with mucocutaneous manifestations in HIV-positive patients: A prospective study. Indian J Sex Transm Dis 2017;38:128-35.

9. Chandrakala C, Tharini GK. Myxomatous form of lupus vulgaris in ear: A rare presentation. ClinDermatol Rev 2019;3:89-91.

10.Chandrakala C, Kumar P, Nilavu J, Shanthi D. Pseudoepitheliomatous, keratotic, and micaceousbalanitis with Koilocytes. Indian J Sex Transm Dis 2020;41:218-9.

11. Chandrakala C, Lakshmi R, Karpagam B. Pebbled and patterned skin eruptions – A diagnostic clue to hunter syndrome. Indian J Dermatol 2023;68:125.

12. Chandrakala C, Tharini GK. Pattern of Neonatal Dermatoses in Newborns of Intensive Care Unit in A Tertiary Care Hospital. Int J Sci Stud 2017;5(6):67-73 -.

13. Chandrakala C, Tharini GK.  A Clinical Study on 100 Cases of Herpes Zoster in a Tertiary Care Hospital.Int J Sci Stud 2017;5(9):138-143.

14. Aravind M, Chandrakala C .Comparative Study to Find Out the Role of Nutritional Factors in Hair Growth between Tribal and Semi-Urban Population.Int J Sci Stud 2021;9(4):86-89.

Dr.B.Karpagam – Assistant professor

1.  B.Karpagam,Karunakaran – A Prospective Observational Study on Clinico-pathological Correlation in Polymorphous light eruption, IOSR   Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences ,2016-Oct-pg 1-4.

2.R.Lakshmi,B.Karpagam- Comparative Study of Cryotherapy and Anthralin in Alopecia Areata,IOSR   Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences,2017-Sep-Pg 1-5.

Dr.R.Lakshmi – Assistant professor

1. R.Lakshmi,Karunakaran- Therapeutic Evaluation of Patients with Alopecia Areata,IOSR   Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences,2017-April-pg 81 -84.
2. R.Lakshmi,B.Karpagam-Comparative Study of Cryotherapy and Anthralin in Alopecia Areata, IOSR   Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, 2017-Sep-Pg 1-5.

STI- Screening and Management Training conducted for PHC Medical Officers, LabTechnicians,STI /ICTC Counsellors conducted by Department of Dermatovenereology in association with TANSACS.

STI- Screening and Management Training conducted for PHC Medical Officers,LabTechnicians,STI /ICTC Counsellors conducted by Department of Dermatovenereology in association with TANSACS.

STI- Screening and Management Training conducted for PHC Medical Officers,LabTechnicians,STI /ICTC Counsellors conducted by Department of Dermatovenereology in association with TANSACS.

World leprosy day celebration on 30^th January

Public awareness program conducted for OP patients.

World leprosy day celebration on 30^th January

Pledge taken on the event of world leprosy day celebration.

PHARMACOVIGILANCE  week celebration – SEPTEMBER 2023

Academic activities :

            DR.M.G.R.MEDICAL UNIVERSITY – Research day celebration

Final year MBBS student participated in rare case poster presentation event on 26.09.2023

World leprosy day

We have conducted awareness camp for OP patients and students in the department.