The Department of DVL has been functioning at Govt medical college Tiruppur since March 2021. This department is a tertiary care center for all the districts surrounding Tiruppur. We are functioning with single unit composed of 5 teaching faculties and 2 non-teaching faculties. The outpatient department sees an average of 230 patients a day with average in patient’s census being 8 per day. The treatment modalities available included all topical medications, oral medications,all injectable medications(including biologicals) and day care dermato surgery procedures. We are in the process of improving the infrastructure further to improve the quality of services being rendered.
| S.NO | FACULTY NAME | AEBAS Atted. ID | MEDICAL REGISTRATION NUMBER | PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS | DESIGNATION | NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT | TOTAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DR S.BHARATHI | 05654505 | 68421 | MD DVL | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | PERMANENT | 14 YEARS |
| 2 | DR B.ARUNKUMAR | 37131243 | 93866 | MD DVL | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | PERMANENT | 5 YEARS |
| 3 | DR D.PRADEEPA | 96445741 | 90697 | MD DVL | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | PERMANENT | 6 YEARS |
| 4 | DR R ABINAYA | 93036471 | 101781 | MD DVL | SENIOR RESIDENT | PERMANENT | 5 YEARS |
| 5 | DR R REVATHI | 71724424 | 90111 | MD DVL | SENIOR RESIDENT | PERMANENT | 1YEAR 6 MONTHS |
- Patient Services: 10-bedded in-patient services (5 male and 5 female beds).
- Clinical Areas: Four OPD rooms, a side laboratory, and a patient waiting area,STI councelling room and IN patient room .
- Specialty Clinics: Regular clinics for psoriasis, vesiculobullous disorders, pigmentary disorders, Hansen’s diseases,connective tissue disorders and STDs.
- Procedures Performed: Minor OT room and procedure room are available for skin biopsy, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, cryotherapy,vitiligo surgeries, excision of tumors, and nail surgeries.
- Teaching Facilities: Demonstration rooms for Undergraduate (UG) teaching, along with a department
- Diagnosis and Management: Identify and treat a broad range of skin conditions, from common issues like acne and eczema to severe diseases such as psoriasis and skin cancer.
- Medical and Surgical Care:Provide specialized treatment, including topicals, systemic medications, and surgical interventions like skin grafting surgeries for vitiligo.
- Emergency Care:Manage critical life-threatening dermatological conditions such as Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS).
- Preventive Care and Education: Educate patients on skin health, proper skincare routines, sun protection, and preventive measures against skin infections,occupational dermatitis and cancers.
- Systemic Disease Detection: Identify skin manifestations that indicate underlying internal organ diseases, such as autoimmune disorders.
- Rehabilitation and Chronic Care:Provide long-term care, support, and rehabilitation for patients with chronic, debilitating skin conditions.
The Department of Dermatology at Tiruppir government Medical College Hospital offers comprehensive care for skin, hair, and nail disorders, including specialized services in clinical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and dermatosurgery. The department features a 10-bedded in-patient facility, a specialized minor operating theater, and daily outpatient services.
Key dermatology services at Tiruppur medical college include: Medical Dermatology
- Specialty Clinics: Regular, dedicated clinics for Psoriasis, Vesiculobullous disorders, Pigmentary disorders (Vitiligo), Connective tissue disorder,Hansen’s disease (Leprosy), and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD).
- Diagnostic Services: Comprehensive diagnostics including skin biopsy, KOH examination for fungus, Gram stain, slit skin smear, Wood’s lamp examination, and Autologous serum skin test (ASST).
Dermatosurgery & Procedures
- Minor Surgeries:Electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation for warts/skin tags/moles, and nail surgeries.
- Advanced Procedures:Vitiligo surgeries (suction blister grafting, punch grafting), keloid management, and cyst excision
Additional Information
- In-patient Care: 10 beds (5 male, 5 female) for patients requiring specialized care or post-surgical observation.
DR S BHARATHI PUBLICATIONS
1) Ramasamy PP,Bharathi S,Swarnalakshmi S,Madhavan R.Etanercept in Chronic plaque psoriasis. Int J Ther Appl.2016;31:18-21
2)Bharathi .S et al,A study on Chromium induced occupational dermatoses among the construction workers attending tertiary care hospital in Coimbatore.IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, April-June, 2018;4(2):110-115
3)Bharathi sukumar, RamasamyPeriyapattiPeriyasamy,Sivakumar, Uma Maheswari ,Thiriveni Balajji.A study on systemic effects on chromium among construction workers with contact dermatoses attending tertiary care hospital in Coimbatore,PARIPEX - INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH Volume-7 | Issue-5 | May-2018 | PRINT ISSN No 2250-1991
4) Arunkumar Balakrishnan ,Bharathi Sukumar,Nandakumar S ,Stanley Baskar S,Thayana Ramasamy, A study on drug usage pattern of antibiotics in patients with skin disorders.IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 10(1):60-65, 2024. |
5)Sukumar Bharathi, Balakrishnan Arunkumar, Sengodan Anandhkumar, . A retrospective clinico epidemiological study of leprosy cases treated at tertiary care hospital Tirupur [Internet]. IP Indian J Clin Exp Dermatol. 2024 [cited 2026 Feb 18];10(1):66-71.
6)Krishnaram A S, Bharathi S, Krishnan S. An interesting case of bisacodyl (dulcolax)-induced chromhidrosis. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2012;78:756-758
DR B ARUNKUMAR PUBLICATIONS
1) Nirmaladevi P, Arunkumar B, Judith Joy S et al Clinicopathological.(2021). Profile of Cases Attending Leprosy Clinic in a Tertiary Care Hospital of South Tamil Nadu and Its Correlation with Current Leprosy Trends under NLEP. Indian J Lepr. 93: 329-340
2)Arunkumar Balakrishnan ,Bharathi Sukumar,Nandakumar S ,Stanley Baskar S,Thayana Ramasamy, A study on drug usage pattern of antibiotics in patients with skin disorders.IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 10(1):60-65, 2024.
3)Sukumar Bharathi, Balakrishnan Arunkumar, Sengodan Anandhkumar, . A retrospective clinico epidemiological study of leprosy cases treated at tertiary care hospital Tirupur [Internet]. IP Indian J Clin Exp Dermatol. 2024 [cited 2026 Feb 18];10(1):66-71
DR D PRADEEPA PUBLICATION
1)Thokchom NS, Pradeepa D, Hafi NAB, Verma K. Clinical Spectrum of Autoerythrocyte Sensitization Syndrome: A Series of Five Cases. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2018 Mar-Apr;9(2):110-113.
