Department of Dermatology | RKMCHRC Bhopal

Department Profile

The Department of Dermatology at Ram Krishna Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre provides comprehensive care for skin, hair, nail, cosmetic, allergic, infective and chronic dermatological conditions.

The department focuses on medical dermatology, procedural dermatology, cosmetic care, STD/VD care, leprosy services and patient education. The 30-bedded facility is supported by OPD/IPD services, PUVA / phototherapy, laser therapy support, minor OT, dermatoscopy, cryotherapy, cautery, chemical peel support and dermatological procedure facilities.

Care & Learning Focus
Evidence-based diagnosis and management of skin, hair and nail disorders with supervised procedural exposure, counselling and long-term follow-up.

Clinical Services

Comprehensive OPD consultation for skin, hair and nail diseases

30-bedded Dermatology inpatient facility

Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic skin disorders

Treatment of eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and urticaria

Acne, pigmentation and cosmetic skin care services

Hair fall, alopecia and scalp disorder management

Nail disease evaluation and treatment

Fungal, bacterial and viral skin infection management

Leprosy evaluation and treatment support

STD / VD clinic support for sexually transmitted infections

Allergy, itching and autoimmune skin disease evaluation

PUVA / phototherapy support for selected skin conditions

Laser-based dermatology support

Minor OT procedures for dermatological conditions

Skin biopsy and diagnostic dermatology support

Cryotherapy and cautery-based minor procedures

Chemical peel and aesthetic dermatology support

Patient counselling for hygiene, prevention and long-term skin care

Special Units & Facilities

30-Bedded Dermatology Facility

Dedicated inpatient support for dermatological, allergic, infective, autoimmune and chronic skin conditions requiring admission.

PUVA / Phototherapy Unit

Phototherapy support for selected dermatological conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo and chronic inflammatory skin diseases as clinically indicated.

Laser Unit

Laser-based dermatology support for selected skin, hair and cosmetic dermatology indications with proper counselling and follow-up.

Minor OT

Minor operation theatre support for skin biopsy, cyst removal, wart removal, mole procedures, nail procedures and other minor dermatological interventions.

Cosmetic Dermatology

Aesthetic services including acne scar care, pigmentation management, chemical peels and skin rejuvenation support.

STD / VD & Leprosy Care

Confidential evaluation, counselling, treatment and follow-up support for sexually transmitted infections and leprosy-related conditions.

Infrastructure

30-bedded Dermatology inpatient facility
Dedicated Dermatology OPD
Skin, hair and nail consultation area
Minor OT for dermatological procedures
PUVA / phototherapy unit
Laser therapy support area
Dermatoscopy and skin examination area
Procedure and dressing room
Cryotherapy and cautery procedure support
Chemical peel and cosmetic dermatology area
STD / VD counselling and treatment area
Leprosy evaluation and follow-up support
Allergy and chronic skin disease counselling area
Patient privacy and counselling support
Sterilization and instrument preparation support
Nursing station and documentation area
Academic case discussion and clinical demonstration area

Equipment & Dermatology Support

Dermatoscope
PUVA / phototherapy unit
Phototherapy cabinet support
Laser machine support
Cryotherapy unit
Electrocautery / RF cautery
Minor OT table
Procedure light
Skin biopsy punch set
Biopsy forceps
Suture set
Minor surgery instrument set
Mole and wart removal instruments
Comedone extractor
Blackhead extractor
Nail avulsion set

Nail surgery instruments
Sterile dressing set
Dressing trolley
Instrument trolley
Chemical peel kit support
Magnifying lamp
Wood's lamp support
Examination couch
Sterilization support
Autoclave coordination
Emergency tray
BP apparatus
Pulse oximeter
Patient counselling and documentation support
Photography / clinical documentation support where available
Specimen collection support for skin biopsy and investigations

Common Conditions Managed

Acne and acne scars
Eczema and dermatitis
Psoriasis
Vitiligo
Urticaria and allergy-related skin disease
Fungal skin infections
Bacterial skin infections
Viral skin infections
Warts
Moles and benign skin lesions
Skin tags
Pigmentation disorders
Melasma

Hair fall and alopecia
Dandruff and scalp disorders
Nail infections and nail disorders
Leprosy
Sexually transmitted infections
Autoimmune skin diseases
Drug reactions and rashes
Chronic itching and pruritus
Keloids and hypertrophic scars
Burn scars and cosmetic skin concerns
Paediatric skin conditions
Geriatric skin disorders

Common Procedures

Dermatoscopy
Skin biopsy
Punch biopsy
Excision of small benign skin lesions
Wart removal
Mole removal support where clinically indicated
Skin tag removal
Cryotherapy
Electrocautery / RF cautery procedures
Chemical peel
Acne procedure support
Comedone extraction

Keloid injection support
Intralesional injection support
Nail avulsion
Nail procedure support
Dressing of skin wounds and ulcers
PUVA / phototherapy sessions
Laser procedure support
STD counselling and treatment support
Leprosy evaluation and follow-up
Patch test / allergy evaluation support where available
Cosmetic dermatology counselling
Patient education for skin care and prevention

Cosmetic Dermatology & Skin Care

Acne and acne scar evaluation
Pigmentation and melasma counselling
Chemical peel support
Skin rejuvenation counselling
Laser-based cosmetic dermatology support
Hair fall and scalp care counselling
Dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis management
Anti-ageing and skin care counselling
Scar revision counselling
Keloid and hypertrophic scar management support
Mole, wart and skin tag procedure support
Post-procedure skin care and follow-up advice

Academics & Research

UG clinical postings and bedside dermatology case discussions
Teaching of common skin, hair and nail disorders
Clinical demonstration of lesion morphology
Dermatoscopy orientation
Minor OT procedure demonstration
PUVA / phototherapy orientation
Laser and cosmetic dermatology orientation
STD / VD and leprosy case-based learning
Case presentation, seminars and tutorials
Journal clubs and academic discussions
Patient counselling, consent and documentation training
Research activities and publication encouragement
Community dermatology and preventive skin health awareness

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