HOD Information
| Name | Dr Dharmendra Mishra |
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| Education Details | MBBS, MD Dermatology |
| Mobile No & Email ID | – |
| No. of Publications | National: 07 International: 02 Book Chapter: 10 Journal Editor: – |
| Conference/CME Hosted by Department in Last 3 Years | None |
| Non Academic Achievement | Silver Medal in Swimming Competition. |
About Department
A Department of Dermatology specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting
the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. These departments provide comprehensive
outpatient and inpatient services, including medical, surgical, and aesthetic care for
issues such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, leprosy, and sexually transmitted
infections. They often run specialty clinics for pigmentary disorders, autoimmune diseases,
and paediatric dermatology, while emphasizing patient education on prevention and skincare.
Key Services
- Outpatient consultations for common skin ailments and emergencies such as drug reactions.
- Advanced treatments including phototherapy, laser therapy, chemical peels, dermabrasion, and minor surgeries.
- Specialized care for leprosy, vitiligo, allergies, and aesthetic procedures.
Departmental Awards
- VDS Quiz Winner
- Runner Up – National IAL PG Quiz Competition
Departmental Achievements
- Original Study: Nail changes in patients of malignancy due to chemotherapy agents.
Paper Presentation at Onychocon – Dr Ashwini Patil, Assistant Professor. - Unveiling the aftermath of leprosy post-MDT with changing dynamics of histopathology
and bacillary indices.
AIIMS Delhi Paper Presentation – Dr Shruti Joshi, JR. - VDS Case Presentation – Dr. Sanyukta Patil, JR.
2024: Unveiling the Crimson Clues: Skin Deep Secrets of Erythroderma. - 2025: Residual Whispers: Tracking Bacilli and Tissue Tales in Post MDT Leprosy
at VDS Paper Presentation – Dr Sanyukta, JR. - MARDCON 2025 – Paper Presentation:
Decoding the Enigma of Internal Malignancies – Dr Sanyukta Patil, JR. - Onychocon Presentation:
Compare efficacy of Q Switched Nd:YAG Laser vs Oral Pulse Terbinafine in
Onychomycosis – Dr Sharad Vairalkar, JR. - Award Paper Presentation:
“Palm Prints and Sole Stories: Sequential Dermoscopic Evolution of Paediatric HFMD.”
At AIIMS Nagpur, Paediatric Dermatology CME – Dr Minal Ghotkar, JR. - Paper Presentation at ONYCHOCON 2024:
“Two Thumbs and a Toddler: Unpacking the Complications of Bilateral Thumb Sucking.”
Dr Minal Ghotkar, JR.
Departmental Events / Camps
- Health Awareness & Skin Disease Awareness Camp at Central Jail, Nagpur.
- Vitiligo Day Awareness Camp.
- Skin Disease Awareness Camp at Butibori.
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| About Department |
A Department of Dermatology specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. These departments provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient services, including medical, surgical, and aesthetic care for issues such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, leprosy, and sexually transmitted infections. They often run specialty clinics for pigmentary disorders, autoimmune diseases, and pediatric dermatology, while emphasizing patient education on prevention and skincare. Key Services Outpatient consultations for common skin ailments and emergencies such as drug reactions. Advanced treatments including phototherapy, laser therapy, chemical peels, dermabrasion, and minor surgeries. Specialized care for leprosy, vitiligo, allergies, and aesthetic procedures. |
| Departmental Awards |
VDS Quiz winner Runner up:- National IAL pg quiz competition. |
| Departmental Achievements |
1) Original study: Nail changes in patients of malignancy due to chemotherapy agents Paper presentation at Onychocon :- Dr Ashwini Patil Assistant professor 2)Unveiling the aftermath of leprosy post-MDT with changing dynamics of histopathology and bacillary indices At AIIMS Delhi Paper Presentation :- Dr shruti joshi JR 3)VDS case presentation :- Dr. Sanyukta Patil JR 2024- Unveiling the crimson clues: skin deep secrets of erythroderma. 4) 2025- Residual whispers: tracking bacilli and tissue tales in post MDT leprosy at VDS paper presentation :- Dr Sanyukta JR 5) MARDCON 2025- Paper presentation Decoding the enigma of internal malignancies :- Dr Sanyukta Patil JR 6)Onychocon presentation Compare efficacy of Q switched Nd:Yag laser vs oral pulse terbinafine in onychomycosis :- Dr Sharad Vairalkar JR 7) Award paper presentation “Palm Prints and Sole Stories: Sequential Dermoscopic Evolution of Pediatric HFMD. At AIIMS nagpur, Paediatric dermatology CME :- Dr Minal Ghotkar JR 8) Paper Presentation At ONYCHOCON 2024 “two thumbs and a toddler : unpacking the complications of bilateral thumb sucking” :- Dr Minal Ghotkar JR |
| Departmental Events/ Camps etc |
Health awareness &skin disease awareness Camp at central jail Nagpur. Vitiligo day awareness camp. Skin and disease awareness camp at Butibori. |
Dermato surgery and procedures provided
- Hair transplant
- Vitiligo surgeries
NCES (non-cultured epidermal suspension)
SBG (Suction blister grafting)
MPG (Mini punch grafting)
- Xanthelasma excision
- Fat transfer
- Cyst excision
- Punch excision in acne scar
- Ear lobe repair
- Nail surgeries
- Scar revision
- Pigment removal
- RF excision
- Keloid removal
- Cryosurgical procedures
- Skin grafting procedures
- Chemical peels
- Intralesional injections
- Laser procedures
CO2 laser
Nd yag laser
- NBUVB/PUVA Therapy
- Electrosurgical procedures
- Skin biopsy
Punch biopsy
Shave biopsy
Excisional biopsy
- Slit skin smear
- Tzanck smear
- KOH mount
- Dermo copy
- GFC
- PRP
- For acne
Subs Cision
Microneedling
Punch grafting
CO2 laser
Equipment’s available
- Biopsy punches
- Electrosurgical instruments
- Cryotherapy equipment’s
- PUVA Chamber
- NBUVB Chamber
- Nd Yag laser
- CO2 laser
- Centrifuge machine
- Incubator
- Vitiligo surgery kit
- Hair transplant kit
- Woods lamp
- OT lamp
- Microdermabrasion
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Teaching Staff
| Sr No | Designation | No of post | Full name of faculty | Date of Joining | Total Teaching experience (Years) |
| 1) | Professor | 01 | Dr Dharmendra B. Mishra | 24/08/1999 | 26 years 4 months |
| 2) | Associate Professor | 01 | Dr Sushilkumar J. Rathi | 04/07/2015 | 22 years 10 months |
| 3) | Assistant Professor | 01 | Dr Ashwini A. Patil | 15/05/2024 | 1 year 8 months |
| 4) | Assistant Professor | 01 | Dr Samiksha D. Chavhan | 07/08/2025 | 5 months |
| 5) | Senior Resident | 01 | Dr Samruddhi Chopkar | 24/08/2023 | 2 years 4 months |
| 6) | Senior Resident | 01 | Dr Minal Giratkar | 02/12/2024 | 1 year 1 month |
Non-Teaching Staff
| Sr No | Designation | No of Post | Full Name of Staff | Date of Joining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeper | 01 | Swamy B. Venkatraghvan | – |
Research Projects, Publications & Presentations (Last 5 Years, Year Wise Chronologically)
| Sr No | Journal Name | Type of Article | Title | Author Details | Co Author Details | Year of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vidarbha Journal of Internal Medicine | – | Bilateral Milian’s Ear Sign: A Rare Presentation to Dermatologist | Dr Samruddhi Naresh Chopkar | Dr Sushil Rathi Dr Dharmendra Mishra |
July 2024 |
| 2 | Indian Journal of Pediatric Dermatology | – | Reactive Perforating Collagenosis in an Indian Child with Down Syndrome: A Rare Case Report |
Dr Shraddha Kote | Dr Sushil Rathi Dr Dharmendra Mishra Dr Sharad Vairalkar |
Oct 2024 |
| 3 | IADVL Handbook of Therapeutic Pearls and Anecdotal Therapies in Dermatology | – | HPV Infection | Dr Samiksha D. Chavhan | – | 2025 |
| 4 | IADVL Handbook of Therapeutic Pearls and Anecdotal Therapies in Dermatology | – | Molluscum Contagiosum | Dr Samiksha D. Chavhan | – | 2025 |
| 5 | Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology | – | Cystic Mycetoma: An Unusual Clinical Presentation of Madurella Mycetomatis | Dr Samruddhi Chopkar | – | 2025 |
| 6 | Journal of Chemical Health Risks | – | The Sacrum as a Predictor of Sexual Dimorphism: A Systematic Review | Dr Dharmendra B. Mishra | – | 2025 |