A healthy skin for a smart personality
Vision
World class skin and cosmetic care at an affordable price for every individual
Aim
Objectives
DERMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT MANUAL; NABH
I Introduction
The Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy in the Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre was established in 2002. The main aim of the Department has been to provide excellent tertiary skin care for all classes of patients at affordable prices. It has over a period of time been providing care to people not only in the nearby localities but also to people from far distant regions.
As the institution is located in the Vicinity of IT activity, amidst young and cosmetically conscious people, the latest cosmetic care is also being provided by the department.
The department is attached to the medical college and thus is involved in various academic and research activities. As a part of this activity, it trains medical students of both undergraduate and post graduate (MD, DVD) courses
Scope of Services
The department provides a wide range of services by highly trained personnel to the patients ranging from diagnostic, therapeutic and cosmetic problems. Some of the services are listed below.
Diagnostic
The department has a well-equipped laboratory in addition to the central lab in the hospital. Various special diagnostic investigations like skin biopsies, staining techniques (for fungus, bacterial, viral and leprosy disorders), DGI, patch testing, etc. are being carried out.
Therapeutic
Besides providing inpatient care this department also provides other specialized therapeutic services in the form of CO2 Laser, Phototherapy, Punch graft, Microdermabrasion/ dermabrasions, Electrocautery, Radiofrequency, Cryotherapy, PRP and other minor surgical procedures,
Cosmetic
Procedures like facial rejuvenation, chemical peeling, Microdermabrasion and chemical cautery are also being carried out.
Health checkups/health packages