Services:
The Department of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology at AIIMS Bathinda offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services designed to address a broad spectrum of dermatologic conditions. Our services are backed by evidence-based protocols, infrastructure and a highly trained faculty committed to excellence in patient care.
Clinical Diagnostics
- Comprehensive dermatologic evaluation and documentation
- Dermoscopic / Trichoscopic examination for evaluation of pigmentary disorder, hair disorder & neoplastic skin lesions etc.
- Skin biopsy procedures are done for precise diagnosis.
- Wood’s lamp examination.
- Skin patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis to identify allergens.
Dermatopathology
- Histopathological analysis.
- Detailed clinicopathological correlation for diagnostically difficult cases in collaboration with the pathology department.
- Advised special stains and immunofluorescence studies when indicated.
Newer therapeutic modalities
- Availability of biologics, biosimilars and small molecules, therapies such as Rituximab, Adalimumab, Secukinumab, Ustekinumab & Tofacitinib, etc., for various dermatological indications.
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for removal of Wart, acrochordon (Skin tag), DPN, Seborrheic keratosis, etc., for precise excision.
Chemical Peels
- Superficial and medium-depth peels for various indications, e.g., acne, pigmentation and photodamage.
- Skin rejuvenation
Phototherapy
- Whole body Phototherapy- NBUVB & UVA both.
Dermatosurgery
- Biopsy – Punch biopsy, Incisional biopsy, excisional biopsy.
- Intralesional steroid injection
- Comedone extraction
- Molluscum contagiosum – extirpation, TCA application, Immunotherapy.
- Wart- RF, Intralesional immunotherapy, TCA application.
- Corn- Pairing & cautery
- Chemical TCA application
- Needle extirpation
- Excision of Benign and malignant lesions- Cyst, Lipoma excision.
- Xanthelasma management- Chemical application, RF ablation, and Excision.
- Lobuloplasty
- Nail surgeries-
- Nail biopsy
- Nail avulsion
- Intrametricial injection
- Scar revision
- Keloid management
- Cryo surgery
- Vitiligo surgeries-
- Non-cultural epidermal suspension grafting
- Suction blister grafting
- Punch grafting
- Acne scar management-
- Microneedling/ Dermabrasion
- Subcision
- Punch excision
- PRP
- TCA cross
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy-
- PRP for androgenetic alopecia
- PRF dressing for chronic ulcer
Cosmetic dermatology-
- Chemical Peels
- Botox & filler
- Scar revision
- Mole excision
- Dermabrasion/ Microneedling
- HAIR TRANSPLANTATION For androgenetic alopecia
Videodermoscopy-
- Dermoscopy/ Trichoscopy/ Nail fold capillaroscopy done in various dermatological indications.
Side lab facilities –
- KOH staining for fungus
- Tzanck smear
- Gram staining
- AFB staining
- SSS (Slit Skin Smear)
Patch test- For allergic contact dermatitis.
TELE CONSULTATION
- Our department provides teleconsultation to the patients.
- It is convenient to elderly, geographically isolated patients or when in-person visits are difficult.
COURSE/TRAINING
Postgraduate training- 3-year course
- Teaching schedule of PG includes: -
- Seminars, journal club, clinical case discussion and spotters-once per week, academic ward rounds.
- Conducting an internal assessment exam every 6 months
- Clinico-pathological teaching activities: in collaboration with the pathological department.
- Thesis progress report presentation every six months.
- Rotational posting in other departments.
- Log book maintenance.
- Undergraduate clinical and theory classes are being conducted as per schedule.