The Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy at Indira Medical College and Hospitals (IMCH), Tiruvallur, is committed to delivering comprehensive dermatological care, high-quality medical education, and meaningful clinical training in skin, hair, nail, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Patient care is delivered with a strong emphasis on ethical practice, evidence-based medicine, and compassionate care, particularly serving the rural and semi-urban population of Tiruvallur district and surrounding regions.

Academic Excellence:
The department plays an integral role in the undergraduate medical curriculum, providing structured teaching through lectures, clinical demonstrations, bedside teaching, and case discussions. Students are trained to develop:

– Strong clinical diagnostic skills

– Rational treatment planning

– Awareness of dermatological manifestations of systemic diseases

– Sensitivity towards stigma-associated conditions such as STIs and leprosy

– Regular academic activities including seminars and interdisciplinary discussions are conducted to promote critical thinking and lifelong learning.

Infrastructure and Facilities:
The dermatology outpatient department is well-equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment facilities, ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective management. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a clean, patient-friendly, and learning-oriented environment for both patients and students.

Vision:
The Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy at IMCH aspires to be a center of excellence in clinical care, medical education, and community dermatology, contributing meaningfully to the health and well-being of society while nurturing competent and compassionate future doctors.

Faculty Profile:
The Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy at Indira Medical College and Hospitals (IMCH), Tiruvallur, is supported by a team of qualified, experienced, and dedicated faculty members committed to excellence in patient care and academic advancement.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the faculty are actively involved in undergraduate medical education, mentoring students through bedside clinics, case-based learning, seminars, and academic discussions.
Faculty members regularly participate in continuing medical education (CME) programs, workshops, conferences, and academic forums, ensuring that teaching and clinical practice remain aligned with current advances in dermatology and venereology.

The department encourages academic activities, research orientation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Scope of Services:
The Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy at Indira Medical College and Hospitals (IMCH), Tiruvallur, offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and follow-up services for disorders of the skin, hair, nails, and mucosa.

Dermatology Services:

– Evaluation and management of common and chronic skin diseases such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, urticaria, vitiligo, and pigmentary disorders
– Diagnosis and treatment of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic skin infections

– Management of vesiculobullous disorders and connective tissue disorders

– Assessment and treatment of hair and nail disorders

– Paediatric and geriatric dermatology care

– Management of common dermatological emergencies

Venereology Services:

– Diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) as per national guidelines

– Counseling on safe sexual practices and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases

– Partner notification, screening, and follow-up care

Leprosy Services:

– Early detection and diagnosis of leprosy

– Multidrug therapy (MDT) as per national programs

– Monitoring of treatment response and management of lepra reactions

– Patient education, counseling, and rehabilitation support

Diagnostic Procedures:

– Dermoscopy

– Skin biopsy

– Microscopic examination of skin scrapings for fungal, viral and parasitic infections

– Slit skin smear

– Wood’s lamp examination

Therapeutic Procedures:

– Cryotherapy

– Phototherapy

– Electrosurgery and radiosurgery

– Intralesional therapies (e.g., intralesional corticosteroids)

– Chemical cauterization

– Paring

– Needling extirpation

– Incision and drainage

– Nail surgery

– Excision of small benign skin lesions and cysts

Cosmetology Services:

– Subcision

– Chemical peels

– Microneedling for acne scars and skin rejuvenation

– Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss

– Laser hair reduction

– Laser toning for Pigmentary skin disorders

– Laser Resurfacing

Programs conducted; Vitiligo awareness conducted on 15/06/2025