Clinical Dermotology & Venerology

GOVERNMENT STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL

DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY, VENEROLOGY & LEPROSY

HISTORY OF DEPARTMENT

The Department of Dermatology in Govt. Stanley Medical College has been functional since 1960s. It was in 1977, under the Chairmanship of Late Prof. Dr. [Mrs]. R. Annamalai, a post-graduate teaching centre was set up with annual intake of one M.D [Dermatology] and two Diploma [Dermatology] seats. Prof. R.A laid the basic foundation of the PG Department and Started Dermatology training module, which is still being followed with modifications as per University Norms. Department of Dermatology Stanley, Chennai was put in the National map of Dermatology by Prof.R.A. who organized a Conference of Indian Association of Dermatologists Venereologists and Leprologists, presided by the then Hon. Governor of Tamil Nadu, in the year 1977. Subsequently iconic personalities like Late Prof T.C. Muthuswamy and Prof E.M. Abdul Razack headed this prestigious PG Department.

The department has grown up in its size since then and has contributed remarkably to the specialty of DVL. The department has introduced many new innovative treatment methods and investigative procedures, expanded and modernized Dermato-surgery and phototherapy domines, and has started research lab for dermatology. The Department regularly carries out interdepartmental and ICMR research activities.

SERVICES OFFERED

Department runs a special Out Patient section for pediatric dermatology, separate block for STI and Temporary Hospitalization ward for Hansen’s Disease. The Department runs inter-departmental conferences to better train its faculties and residents in dermatopathology.

The department provides the state of the art treatment in all domains of Dermatology including pulse therapy, biological agents, LASERS, phototherapy and surgicalprocedures and is furnished with the most modern equipment. Department has hundred bedded In-Patient ward facility and treats about 800 plus patients in the out-patient department some days crossing 1,000 numbers.

Department is also engaged in social awareness activities and provides special health care to patients in Urban Primary Health centers on weekly basis also takes part in project relating to prevention and control of occupational diseases in the Unorganized Sector, conducted by the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Tamil Nadu.

FACULTIES

S.No.	DESIGNATION	NAME
1.	Professor & HOD	Dr. V. Anandan
2.	Professor	Dr .C.Vijaya Baskar Dr. G.K.Tharini
3.	Associate Professor	Dr. R. Sowmiya Dr.B.T.Priya
4.	Assistant Professor	Dr. N. S. Jayanthi Dr. P. Saraswathy Dr. M. Mani Surya Kumar Dr. P.S. MohanaSundari Dr. R. Hemamalini Dr. V.A. Kayalvizhi Dr. Anitha Christy Dr. C. Vidhya Dr. Ragini Rajan Dr. Bede Anand
5.	Senior Resident	Dr. S. Syed Iqbal Dr. J. Anbulakshmi Dr.N.Paru Priyadharasini

POSTGRADUATES

I YEAR	II YEAR	III YEAR
Dr.Ajithkumar M	Dr. Abirame. N.K	Dr. Arunkumar. M
Dr. Akshaya N	Dr. Bavithra. S	Dr. Aveni Koza
Dr .Elango M	Dr. Benedit Regi	Dr. Balakumaran. C
Dr. Jayashree M	Dr. Brundha. M	Dr. Guru. R
Dr .Kudilarasi A	Dr. Deborah Roselin	Dr. Jagan. R
Dr. Preethi R	Dr. Nasaha. T.K	Dr. Madhan Chand. M
Dr. Priya V	Dr. Priyadharshini. R	Dr. Pravin Kumar. S
Dr. Ramya M	Dr. Rajeswari. R	Dr. Sakthivadivu. S
Dr. Saranya Rajee S	Dr. Sugirtha. V	Dr. Vikram V Huddar
Dr. Vignesh K	Dr. Sumi Francis. M	Dr. Tamilselvi. V

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

COURSE OFFERED : MD - DVL
TYPE OF COURSE : MEDICAL
COURSE DURATION : 3 YEARS
SANCTIONED NUMBER OF SEATS: 10 per year
AFFLIATED UNIVERSIITY: THE TAMILNADU Dr. MGR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
SELECTION PROCEDURE : THROUGH NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY cum ENTRANCE TEST

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION (NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL)
PUBLICATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT DURING LAST 3YEARS:

(Full articles published in indexed journals included. No case reports or review articles given)

1. Venkatesan A, Saradha K.P, Kumar V.S, Kumar M.S, Begam C.Z, Singh R. ‘The utility of etanercept in chronic stable plaque psoriasis’; Results from a open-label, prospective, single arm study. Indian J DermatolVenereolLeprol 2017;83;113-6.
2. Anandan V, AfthabJameela W, Sowmiya R, Mani surya Kumar M, Lavanya P, ‘ Rituximab : A Magic Bullet for Pemphigus’ Journal of Clinical and diagnostic research. 2017;11(4);01- 06
3. MohanasundariPS, AnandanV,Afthab Jameela W, SucharitaS. A prospective cohort study to determine the reduction of Itch Severity Score (ISS) in Lichen Planus treated with low molecular weight heparin in a tertiary care centre. Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2017;3(3);91-95 .
4. AfthabJameela W, Anandan V, Mani Surya Kumar M, Shukla Shubhra. Efficacy and safety of platelet rich plasma (PRP) as monotherapy in the management of acne scars in a tertiary care centre. Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2017; 3(3); 119-23.
5. Arunkumar S., Sarankumar S., Iqbal S. Syed, Kayalvizhi V A., SekarSucharitha. Role of venereal disease in increased risk of erectile dysfunction in men attending a tertiary health centre in south India. Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2017; 3(4);163-166.
6. Jayanthi N.S, Anandan V, Marbaniang Stacy Ann. Epidemiological Pattern of Skin Diseases Among Patients Attending Dermatological Outpatient Department at a Tertiary Care Centre, North Chennai; Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology.2017; 3(4); 134-137.
7. SenthilkumarV,Anandan V, Kopika S. Comparative study of efficacy , safety and tolerability of Etanercept and parenteral Methotrexate in Chronic Plaque Psoriasis . Stanley medical journal 2017; 4(1); 27-32.
8. SenthilKumarV, AfthabJameelaW, Anandan V, SivaranjiniJ . A Prospective Study of Safety and Efficacy of Thalidomide in Dermatology in a Tertiary care centre – Tamilnadu. Stanley Medical Journal 2017; 4(1); 33-37.
9. ManimegalaiM ,Kayalvizhi V A, Sarankumar S, Syed iqbal S, Arunkumar S. Anti retroviral post exposure prophylaxis to health care providers – a retrospective study Stanley Medical Journal 2017; 4(2); 9-13.
10. Saraswathy P, NithyaGayathri Devi D, Sivaranjani J. Study on linear dermatoses International Journal of Research in Dermatology 2018 ; 4(2 ); 190-196.
11. Arun Kumar S, Syed Iqbal S, Sarankumar S, KayalvizhiVA,RaginiRajan. Barriers affecting condom usage – A cross-sectional observational study among sexually active males in a tertiary care centre. Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2018; 4(1);35-39.
12. NithyaGayathri Devi D, Saraswathy P, Kopika S. Cutaneous manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus. International Journal of Research in Dermatology 2018; 4 (2); 142-148.
13. Anandan V, MohanaSundari PS, Yoga Nandhini, RaginiRajan.. Cyclosporine - An eye opener in severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions .Indian J of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2018 ; 4(1); 48-53
14. Mani Surya Kumar M, Senthil Kumar V, Parimalam K, Anandan V. Mycetoma –a resurgence. Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2018;4(1);44-47
15. Manimegalai M, Elangovan P, Kayalvizhi V A.Retrospective analysis of burden of maternal syphilis and the outcome in the fetus in tertiary care centre. Int J of research in dermatology.2018.,4(2);181-184
16. Manimegalai M,Aarthi B K, Vidhya L, Hemamalini R, Padamkumar M. Effectiveness of platelet rich plasma in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. Indian journal of scientific research 2018;7(10)13-15
17. ManimegalaiM,Vivekanandh K,Vidhya L, Hemamalini R. Efficacy of intralesional vitamin D3 in extensive & recalcitrant wart : an open controlled trial.Indian journal of scientific research 2018;7(11)301-302.
18. Sowmiya R, NithyaGayathri Devi D. Narrow band UVB therapy versus Tazorotene and Narrow band UVb combination therapy in psoriasis – A comparative study .Indian J of research in Dermatology; 2018.,Aug 4(3)429-432.
19. Jayanthi NS, Anandan V, Kopika S. Various presentations of cutaneous tuberculosis at a tertiary care centre: a one year prospective study. Int J Res Dermatol 2018; 4: 559-62.
20. Saraswathy P, Anandan V, Kopika V. Patterened wound healing effect of topical recombinant human epidermal growth factor in trophic ulcers secondary to leprosy; Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology.2018; 4(2); 137-141.
21. Parimalam K, Sowmiya R, MithraS.Diabetes mellitus & Hepatitis C in Generalized lichen planus – A case control study- Indian J of research in Dermatology; 2019.,5(1).
22. Chandrakala C, Tharini GK. A Clinical Study on 100 Cases of Herpes Zoster in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Int J Sci Stud 2017;5(9):138-143.
23. Ayyamperumal A, Tharini G, Ravindran V, Parveen B. Cutaneous manifestations of internal malignancy. Indian J Dermatol. 2012 Jul;57(4):260-4. doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.97657. PMID: 22837557; PMCID: PMC3401838.
24. Kannambal K, Tharini GK. A Screening Study on Dermatoses in Pregnancy. J Clin Diagn Res. 2017 May;11(5):WC01-WC05. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2017/27207.9907. Epub 2017 May 1. PMID: 28658887; PMCID: PMC5483789.
25. Chandrakala C, Tharini GK. Pattern of Neonatal Dermatoses in Newborns of Intensive Care Unit in A Tertiary Care Hospital. Int J Sci Stud 2017;5(6):67-73
26. V. Suganthy, G. K. Tharini, Treatment of multiple warts: efficacy of homologous autoimplantation therapy and comparison of homologous autoimplantation therapy and cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen,doi:10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20193232
27. R. Subha, G. K. Tharini, Clinical evaluation of hirsutism in South India,issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20184459, 10.1820.
28. P., Prabahar; C., Vijayabhaskar. Analysis of reactivity pattern of venereal disease research laboratory test in a tertiary care hospital. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, [S.l.], v. 5, n. 8, p. 3498-3501, july 2017. ISSN 2320-6012.
29. Swamiappan M, Chandran V, Prabhakar P. A Retrospective Study of the Pattern of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Males: Viral Infections in Emerging Trend. J Clin Diagn Res. 2016 Jan;10(1):WC01-3. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2016/16142.7138. Epub 2016 Jan 1. PMID: 26894160; PMCID: PMC4740688.
30. Chandran V, Periyasamy P,Kalaivani S.Clinico epidemiological study of secondary syphilis: a retrospective study from a tertiary care centre in Tamil Nadu .Int J Res Dermatol 2019;5:272-6.
31. Swamiappan M, Chandran V, Ramasamy S, et al. Candidal balanoposthitis – A retrospective study in a tertiary care centre of South India. J. Evolution Med. Dent. Sci. 2016;5(95):7042-7045, DOI: 10.14260/Jemds/2016/1592
32. Swamiappan, Murugan, et al. "Pattern of mucocutaneous manifestations of HIV infected patients: a retrospective study." Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences, vol. 5, no. 59, 2016.
33. Priya BT, Muthupandian V,Alagar K, Kannan R.A retrospective study on the incidence of non-venereal genital dermatoses in patients attending STI clinic at a tertiary care centre. Int J Res Dermatol 2017;3:254-60.
34. Priya B T, Suganthy R R, Manimegalai M, Krishnaveni A. Familial ainhum: A case report of multiple toe involvement in a father and son, staging of ainhum with insight into different types of constricting bands. Indian J Dermatol 2015;60:106

ONGOING RESEARCH:

FACULTIES

POST-GRADUATES

TITLE	PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Comparative Efficacy of Micronized Isotretinoin Vs Standard isotretinoin in Manangement of Moderate to Severe Acne	Dr.ManiSurya Kumar

TITLE	PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATOR
Clinico-Epidemiological pattern of Contact Dermatitis with Patch test evaluation in household women exposed to detergents	Dr. Arunkumar M
A Comparative trial of Therapeutic Efficacy between Fluconozole with Isotretinoin and Fluconozole alone in Chronic Dermatophytosis	Dr. Aveni Koza
A comparative Study between Methotrexate and Methotrexate with Apremilast in the treatment of Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis	Dr. Balakumaran C
A Randomized Study to Compare the Efficacy of Singlr dose oral Azithromycin Versus Injection Benzathine Penicillin G in the treatment of Early Syphilis in a tertiary care hospital in South India	Dr. Guru R
A Cross Sectional Study to Estimate The Association Between Metabolic Syndrome and Abnormal Vaginal Discharge	Dr. Jagan R
A Comparative Study of Insulin Resistance in Acne vulgaris in Female patients Attending Dermatology OPD	Dr. Madhan Chand M
Clinico Etiological and Histopathological Correlation of Erythroderma	Dr. Pravin kumar S
Effectiveness of Microneedling Fractional Radiofrequency in Treatment of Patients with Acne Scars	Dr. Sakthi Vadivu S
Study of spectrum of deformities of the hands and feet in patients with hansen's disease	Dr. Tamilselvi V
Comparative Trial of Therapeutic Efficacy between Topical Human Placental Extract with Topical Recombinant Human Epidermal Growth Factor (rhEGF)in focal stable vitiligo	Dr. Vikram V Huddar
A prospective interventional comparative study of efficacy of tranexamic acid microneedling and tranexamic acid microinjections in the treatment of melasma, among outpatients of the department of dermatology	Dr. Abirame NK
Diagnosis of tinea capitis- trichoscopy versus koh and wood’s lamp examination – a single centre, observational study	Dr. Bavithra S
Comparative study of the efficacy of combined topical placental gel extract with narrow band uvb and narrow band UVB alone in focal stable vitiligo	Dr. Benedict regi
Clinical and histopathological correlation of autoimmune vesiculo bullous disorders	Dr. Brundha M
Periorbital melanosis – a comparative study of 15 % tca peel and 10% thioglycolyc acid peel – split face analysis	Dr. Deborah Roselin A
Clinico-pathological correlation in newly detected leprosy patients before and after treatment	Dr. Nasaha TK
Nail fold dermoscopy in connective tissue disorders and their correlation with cutaneous manifestations	Dr. Priyadarshini R
A clinico epidemiological profile of anorectal manifestation among anoreceptive men who have sex with men (MSM)	Dr. Rajeswari R
Estimation of serum igE levels and clinically correlating in patients with occupational contact dermatitis	Dr. Sugirtha V
Comparative study on efficacy and safety of topical podophyllin versus topical imiquimod in the treatment of genital warts	Dr. Sumi Francis M
A randomised control study to compare the effectiveness of lateral nail avulsion with phenol matricectomy and nail tube splinting method in the treatment of onychocryptosis	Dr.Ajithkumar M
A study on clinical patterns of facial contact dermatitis and its correlation with patch testing in a tertiary care centre	Dr.Akshaya N
A cross sectional study to estimate the clinical patterns among cutaneous adverse drug reaction patients and its assocition with patch test in tertiary care centre in chennai	Dr.Elango M
Assessment of efficacy and safety profile of dolutegravir based regimen in naive hiv-1 patients attending an art clinic in a tertiary care centre	Dr.Jayashree M
A comparative study between tofacitinib and methotrexate in treatment of patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis with or without psoriatic arthritis	Dr.Kudilarasi A
A study to assess the efficacy of injection ceftriaxone in the treatment of early syphilis in a tertiary care hospital in south india	Dr.Preethi R
Clinical profile and factors influencing increased prevalence of tinea incognito - an observational study from a tertiary care institution in chennai	Dr.PriyaR
Microneedling alone vs microneedling with autologous platelet rich plasma in the management of striae distensae - comparative split body study	Dr.Ramya M
To estimate the prevalence of drug resistance to multibacillary - multidrug therapy drugs in multi-bacillary leprosy patients	Dr.S.SaranyaRajee
A prospective study to compare the effectiveness of oral tranexamic acid with ndyag laser in treatment of lichen planus pigmentosus	DrVignesh K

PRIZES AND AWARD CONSTITUTED BY THE DEPARTMENT

The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University - Prof. AST Gold medal for the academic year 2017 - 2018 was won by our Post-graduate Dr. Ragini

The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University - Prof. AST Gold medal for the academic year 2018 - 2019 was won by our Post-graduate Dr. Kopika

2018

DERMACON – National Conference of IADVL

DR.KOPIKA – Best paper award in free communication -20 for the presentation on “Prospective study comparing the efficacy, safety and tolerability of oral tranexamic acid and modified kligman formula as a treatment of melasma”

DR. MEENA – Best paper award in free communication -2 for the presentation on “Renal abnormalities in psoriatic patients evaluating risk of CKD in psoriatic patients at a tertiary care centre”

DR. NAGANATHAN- Prof H.C.Mohanty award for the presentation on “Use of PCR in nerve biopsy specimen, from doubtful cases of pure neuritic leprosy, confirming the diagnosis and its correlation with clinical diagnosis and nerve histopathology”

CMC Vellore – Leprosy CME

Dr. Sivaranjani, 2nd year MD DVL won 2nd prize in OSCE in leprosy

Quiz on Leprosy – Dr. Kopika and Dr. Sivaranjani 2nd year MD DVL selected in preliminary round

THILLAI PULSE

Dr. Sanjeetha Fathima, 1st year MD DVL- “- 1ST prize for poster presentation on “Bullous Pemphigoid in Adolescence – A New Entity”

CUTICON

Dr. Venkatesh – 2nd year MD-DVL, 3rd prize – awards paper – “Micro-epidemic of Tinea Capitits- a study of 42 Children”

TELEDERM

Dr. Fathima – 2nd year MD-DVL, 1st prize – awards paper – “DQLI in Psoriasis Patients”

ASTICON

Dr. Prithvirajan- 2nd year MD-DVL, 1st prize – awards paper – “Consecutive Vs. Concurrent STIs”

Dr. Yuvaraj – 2nd year MD-DVL, 2nd prize – awards paper – “Sex reassignment surgery – impacton satisfaction and sexual behavior”

Dr. Arunkumar - 2nd year MD-DVL, 3rd prize – awards paper – “Looking through the cracks of Candida Balanoposthitis”

Dr. Mithra – 2nd year MD-DVL, 1st prize – awards paper session 2 – “Child sexual abuse – Laws and Lacunae”

Dr. Divya, 2nd year MD-DVL, 2nd prize – Poster Presentation – “Role of Partner treatment and notification in preventing STIs”

2019 CUTICON

Dr. Balakumaran – 2nd year MD-DVL, 1st prize – awards paper – “Assessment of Treatment response of Apremilast in Palmoplantar Vs. Plaque Psoriasis”

Dr. Guru – 2nd year MD-DVL, 2nd prize – awards paper – “Usefulness of Ultrasound in early detection of enthesitis in Psoriatic Patients”

TELEDERM

Dr. Guru - 2nd year MD-DVL, 3rd prize – awards paper – “Role of Secukinumab in reversal of soft tissue changes in Psoriatic arthropathy”

Dr. Sakthi Vadivu - 2nd year MD-DVL, 1st prize – awards paper – “Role of Steroid sparing drugs in management of Lepra reactions”

Dr. Jagan - 2nd year MD-DVL, 1st prize – Case report – “Mycosis fungoides – A rare case report and discussion on Importance of early diagnosis”

ASTICON

Dr. Pravin - 2nd year MD-DVL, 1st prize – Poster presentation – “Long term serological follow up of syphilis”

Dr. Arunkumar - 2nd year MD-DVL- Special scholarship award – “Internet and its impact on STI – A Prospective analytical study”

Dr.Aveni Koza-2nd year MD-DVL- third prize in special award paper category—“Infection or allergy?- The multifaceted nature of genital dermatoses”

CONFERENCE/CMEs - CONDUCTED YEAR:2018

DATE	EVENT
23/01/2018	SPARSH LEPROSY AWARENESS PROGRAM - DISTRICT CO-ORDINATION MEETING AND HEALTH CAMP
27/01/2018	WORLD ANTI-LEPROSY DAY OBSERVATION AND CME ON "LEPROSY IN CHILDREN- IS IT DIFFERENT?"
22/03/2018	CME ON "APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT IN URTICARIA"
10/06/2018	SYMPOSIUM ON PSORIASIS
25/06/2018	WORLD VITILIGO DAY OBSERVATION - AWARENESS PROGRAMME FOLLOWED BY CME ON "PHOTOTHERAPY"
27/07/2018	CME ON "CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND IT'S LEGAL ASPECTS" AND Dr.CHACKO ENDOWMENT LECTURE ON "Natural Resistance to HIV Infection" IN COLLABARATION WITH DEPT. OF MICROBIOLOGY
31/10/2018	WORLD PSORIASIS DAY OBSERVATION AND CME ON "BIOLOGICALS - A BOON IN SEVERE PSORIASIS"
05/12/2018	WORLD AIDS DAY AWARENESS PROGRAMME FOLLOWED BY CME ON "INTERPRETATION OF BLOOD TESTS IN HIV"

YEAR:2019

28/01/2019	WORLD ANTI-LEPROSY DAY - AWARENESS PROGRAMME FOLLOWED BY CME ON 1. "NEWER CONCEPTS IN WOUND HEALING AND MANAGEMENT OF LEG ULCERS IN LEPROSY" 2. "REHABILITAION SURGERIIES IN LEPROSY"
30/01/2019	SKIN HEALTH CAMP AND SPARSH PLEDGE ON "ENDING DISCRIMINARION, STIGMA AND PREJUIDICE"
16/05/2019	CME ON "SKIN IN DIABETES" IN COLLABARATION WITH DEPT. OF DIABETOLOGY
25/06/2019	WORLD VITILIGO DAY OBSERVATION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMME
06/11/2019	WORLD PSORIASIS DAY OBSERVATION AND CME ON TREATMENT MODALITIES IN PSORIASIS

YEAR: 2020 01/12/2020 WORLD AIDS DAY – OBSERVATION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMME

28/01/2020	WORLD ANTI-LEPROSY DAY - AWARENESS PROGRAMME FOLLOWED BY CME ON “LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS IN HANSEN’S DISEASE”
25/06/2020	WORLD VITILIGO DAY OBSERVATION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMME IN OPD
29/10/2020	WORLD PSORIASIS DAY OBSERVATION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMME
	WORLD PSORIASIS DAY OBSERVATION – CME – “MANAGING PSORIASIS AS A SYSTEMIC DISEASE – THE EVIDENCE”

YEAR: 2021

30/01/2021	WORLD ANTI-LEPROSY DAY OBSERVATION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMME –“ BEAT LEPROSY,END STIGMA & ADVOCATE FOR MENTAL WELLBEING “
23/07/2021	SKIN BANK RENEWAL PROGRAMME

COVID RELATED ACTIVITES

All the faculties and Post-graduate students of our Department have been actively involved in rotational duties in COVID OPD, In-Patient Care and Resident Medical Officer duties.

Our Professors / Associate Professors have also taken part in the efficient functioning of various committees involved in COVID-related activities.