Dermatology

MD Dermatology

Course duration : It is a three-year post graduation course.

Course content :

It is an advanced and progressive branch of Medical Science.
It is mainly concerned with the skin and diseases of the hair, nails, and mucous membranes of the human body. A dermatologist provides support for cosmetic issues.
Moreover, it is also an interesting and experience-based branch.
It deals with advanced skin- related diseases like Eczema, Rosacea, Psoriasis, Hair transplant, etc.
A Dermatologist follows the visualized method of diagnosis. Therefore, most of the skin problems might appear the same, nevertheless, a Dermatologist can identify them with just a glimpse.
Apart from that MD Dermatology Course is Technologically advanced as ample machines are used to cure skin diseases.

Listed here are some of the primary objectives of the course :

To diagnose and manage common skin diseases, sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy.
To manage efficiently all medical emergencies related with skin, leprosy and venereal disease.
To adopt preventive measures at individual and community levels against communicable and venereal diseases and leprosy.
To teach requisite knowledge and laboratory skills to other medical/ paramedical team members.
To adopt a compassionate attitude towards patients (and their families) under the one’s charge.
To evaluate and initiate investigation for solving problems relating to skin and venereal diseases and leprosy.
Pursuing Dermatology courses trains students in handling the complexity of the disease and the right kind of treatment for the particular disease.
If you imagine yourself in this role, the following is the set of duties you will be responsible for:
Performing cosmetic surgeries to alter the scars.
Diagnosing and treating various skin-related problems like moles, skin tumour, melanoma, etc.
Treating patients with problems of hair loss, scars and various other skin-related problems.
Training patients about skin and hair hygiene.

After completion of Masters, graduates can choose to work in different profiles like :

Graduates can work in different sectors of health industry like :