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Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy (DVL)
Madurai Medical College
The Department of DVL at Madurai Medical College is a leading center for comprehensive dermatological care, academics, and advanced procedures, serving patients across South Tamil Nadu.
History
Dermatology services began in the 1960s as an outpatient unit under Dr. G. A. Naidu. A dedicated STD outpatient service was added in the 1970s, and the department evolved into a high-volume referral center, handling up to 1000 OP cases per day.
From the 1970s to 2004, the department played a key role in leprosy care and national control programs, along with undergraduate teaching.
Academic & Clinical Growth
A major milestone was achieved in 2004 with the introduction of MD (DVL) postgraduate training and research under Dr. Syed Maroof.
In 2014, under Dr. A. S. Krishnaram, an Aesthetic and Laser Dermatology Institute was established, bringing advanced procedural dermatology into the government sector.
In 2019, Dermatology and STD services were integrated to form the Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy (DVL).
Present Status
The department functions as a holistic center encompassing:
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High-volume outpatient and inpatient care
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Comprehensive STD services, including counselling, treatment, and care for transgender patients
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Specialized clinics for vitiligo, psoriasis, leprosy, and other dermatoses
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Advanced procedural dermatology and dermatosurgery, including PRP, grafting, and other surgical interventions
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Well-equipped laser armamentarium, including pigment lasers, excimer laser, and other aesthetic modalities
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Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (5 MD DVL seats per year)
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Active research and academic programs
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Hosting of State Dermatology Conferences on two occasions
Vision
To provide integrated dermatological care, education, research, and advanced procedural services with a strong commitment to public health and academic excellence.
PROFESSOR AND HOD: DR.G.SUCHITHRA MD(DVL)

Dr. M. Vijaya Anand
Associate Professor
Qualification : MD (DERM)
TNMC Registration No: 57936
Dr. R. Kothandaramasamy
Assistant Professor
Qualification : MD (DERM)
TNMC Registration No: 61343
Dr. S. Deva Prabha
Associate Professor
Qualification : MD (DVL)
TNMC Registration No: 71893
Dr. R. Sudha
Associate Professor
Qualification : MD (DVL)
TNMC Registration No: 76330
Dr. M. Nithya
Assistant Professor
Qualification : MD (DVL)
TNMC Registration No: 83903
Dr. P. Sathesh
Assistant Professor
Qualification : MD (DVL)
TNMC Registration No: 66983
Dr. P. Ranjith Kumar
Senior Resident
Qualification : MD (DVL)
TNMC Registration No: 79282
Dr. B. Jaya Lakshmi Dhevi
Senior Resident
Qualification : D (DVL)
TNMC Registration No: 78545
Dr. L. B. Ajith Kumar
Assistant Professor
Qualification : MD (DVL)
TNMC Registration No:
Dr. Deepthi Vijayakumar
Assistant Professor
Qualification : MD (DVL)
TNMC Registration No:
PROF.DR.G.SUCHITHRA
PROFESSOR AND HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Qualification : M.D(DVL)
TNMC Registration No:
MONTHLY PATIENTS FOOTFALL
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Number of Outpatients: 10,000 (approx.)
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Number of Inpatients: 52 (approx.)
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Number of Surgeries: 70 (approx.)
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Number of Minor Surgeries: 20 (approx.)
SPECIALITY CLINICS
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Vitiligo Clinic
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Leprosy Clinic
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Psoriasis Clinic
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Contact Dermatitis Clinic
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Connective Tissue Disorder Clinic
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Bullous Disorder Clinic
POSTGRADUATE SEATS
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5 seats per year
AVAILABLE LATEST INSTRUMENTS AND FACILITIES
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Fractional CO2
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Long Pulse Nd:YAG Laser
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Q Switched Laser
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Diode Laser
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Excimer Lamp
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IPL
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Phototherapy Units – Whole Body, Hand & Foot Unit
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Chemical Peels
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Dermabrasion
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Radiofrequency
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Iontophoresis
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MNRF
மதுரை மாவட்டல்-2023(WARENESS CAMPAIGN)
POSTGRADUATES PRESENTATION IN STATE CONFERENCE
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Dr. Udhayakumari
Poster – Amyloidosis Systemica Secundaria cum Manifestatione Cutanea -
Dr. Sachin A. S.
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Poster – Myriad Clinical Presentation of SLE
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Paper – Secukinumab: A Breakthrough in Elephantine Psoriasis
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Dr. Aishwarya L.
Poster – The Dual Threat: Mycoplasma Associated Rash and Pneumonitis -
Dr. Chithra Paavai
Poster – A Newborn’s Battle with Protein Deficiency: Congenital Neonatal Purpura Fulminans
COMPLETED RESEARCH
Dr. G. Suchithra
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The study on association of co-morbidities in female patients with vitiligo
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Usefulness of fibro scan in assessing liver fibrosis in adult patients with psoriasis
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Clinical presentation of oral lichen planus in a tertiary care centre – a retrospective study
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Cutaneous Adverse Effects of Cancer Chemotherapy Drugs: A Cross-sectional Study from Tertiary Care Centre in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Dr. M. Vijaya Anand
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‘P’ wave dispersion – a valid cardiac marker for atrial fibrillation in psoriasis patients – IJMSR, October 2018
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A study on pattern of pediatric dermatosis in patients attending tertiary care centre – IJSR, October 2018
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Mucocutaneous manifestations among persons receiving HAART – IJR, March 2017
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A retrospective study on histoid Hansen – JEMDS, December 2016
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A cross-sectional study of 150 cases of vitiligo for prevalence of various ocular manifestations and its demographic comparison – JEBMH, January 2019
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A retrospective study on the incidence of non-venereal genital dermatoses in patients attending STI clinic at tertiary care centre – IJORD, June 2017
Dr. R. Sudha
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Genital wart: clinical study in a tertiary care center – PIJR, November 2017
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A clinical and epidemiological study on discoid lupus erythematosus – IJORD, August 2018
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A retrospective study on palmoplantar psoriasis and its associations in a tertiary care centre – IJORD, May 2019
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A descriptive study on non-venereal dermatoses of male genitalia – GJRA, April 2018
Dr. S. Deva Prapha
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Prevalence of HIV in syphilis in a tertiary care centre – IJORD
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Relevance of patch testing and its correlation with clinical patterns of contact dermatitis of hand – IJORD
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Eruptive lichen planus, a marker of metabolic syndrome – IJD
Dr. M. Nithya
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A study on co-morbidities in psoriasis – October 2017
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A study on asymptomatic vaginitis in HIV infection – GJRA, April 2018
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A clinical study on nonspecific mucocutaneous manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus and its association with systemic involvement – GJRA, January 2023
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Nevus sebaceous with cutaneous horn – A case report
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Resurgence of sexually transmitted infections in India
Dr. Kothandaramasamy
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Clinico-epidemiological study of childhood psoriasis in a tertiary care center – IJPD, 2017
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A population-based survey to assess the scenario of leprosy in a high endemic block in South Tamil Nadu – IJHSR, July 2016
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The prospective observational study on cutaneous adverse drug reactions to chemotherapy – JEBMH, 2016
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Clinical and epidemiological study of 20 cases of systemic sclerosis from South India – IJHSR, July 2016
Dr. P. Sathesh
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Clinico-epidemiological study of untreated multibacillary leprosy patients visiting a tertiary care hospital in Madurai – IJL, June 2018
Dr. B. Jayalakshmi Dhevi
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Role of topical agents with peels versus topical agents in management of mild to moderate acne
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Level of vitamin D3 in vitiligo
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Role of topical agents with peels versus topical agents in management of mild to moderate acne
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A study on the correlation of serum cholecalciferol level and vitiligo
Dr. Deepthi Vijayakumar
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Role of topical agents with peels versus topical agents in management of mild to moderate acne
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A study on the correlation of serum cholecalciferol level and vitiligo
ICMR RESEARCH
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Dr. M. Nithya and Dr. M. Vijaya Anand
Efficacy of cyclosporine as an adjunct therapy in high IgE versus low IgE chronic spontaneous urticaria -
Dr. Chandrakala and Prof. Dr. G. Geetha Rani
An analytical cross-sectional study on level of homocysteine in vitiligo -
Dr. Deepthi Vijayakumar
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Serocure vs Serofast in Syphilis: An analytical cross-sectional study
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Neural involvement in latent syphilis
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ONGOING RESEARCH – POSTGRADUATES
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Dr. L. Aishwarya
Therapeutic response to 15% trichloroacetic acid peel vs Jessner’s peel in epidermal melasma -
Dr. Sachin A. S.
Therapeutic response of ano-genital wart to cryotherapy versus cryotherapy with intralesional vitamin D3 therapy -
Dr. Chithra Paavai
An observational study on the dermoscopic features of acquired hypopigmented skin lesions -
Dr. Udhayakumari
An observational study on clinical and dermoscopic pattern in palmoplantar dermatoses -
Dr. Jithu Justin
Types of Herpes Simplex Virus and its Risk Factors in Genital Herpes: An observational study -
Dr. Khushi Urs
Clinico-histopathological profile in Hansen disease: A hospital-based cross-sectional study -
Dr. Priyadharshini
Dermoscopic findings in non-scarring alopecias among young females – An observational cross-sectional study -
Dr. Shanthini
Dermoscopic features of acquired facial melanosis – An observational study in a tertiary care setup
CME, CONFERENCE AND TRAININGS
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PULSE -2017.
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CUTICON -2018.
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DERMATOLOGY QUIZ FOR UG- 2018.
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ASTICON-2019.
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PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY CME.
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STD CME 2025.
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PSORIASIS CME 2025.
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MONTHLY CLINICAL MEETINGS FOR DERMATOLOGISTS.
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TRAINING OF MEDICAL OFFICERS – AS PER NATIONAL LEPRSOSY ERADICATION PROGRAM AND NATIONAL AIDS CONTROL PROGRAMME.
CME PROGRAMMES
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STD CME- sexually transmitted diseases titled Strengthening the care and prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections.
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A CME on sexually transmitted diseases titled Strengthening the care and prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections was conducted on 23.02.2025 at GRH

IADVL-TN CME on UPDATES IN PSORIASIS 2025:
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IADVL-TN CME on UPDATES IN PSORIASIS 2025 was organised by DVL Department, Madurai medical college in association with IADVL TN on Dec 14th ,Sunday at JC residency ,Madurai.
TRAINING PROGRAMES:
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AIDS AWARENESS PROGRAMME.
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LEPROSY AWARENESS PROGRAME.
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VENEROLOGY TRAINING FOR MEDICAL OFFICERS.
AWARDS WON BY PG/UG:
CUTICON TN 2024- DR.KAVYA 1ST PRIZE IN POSTER PRESENTATION.
DR. SWARNAM 1ST PRIZE IN PAPER PRESENTATION.
DR. POOJA and DR.ASIA MARIAM 1ST IN PRIZE QUIZ.
CUTICON TN 2025- DR. CHITHRA PAAVAI 3RD IN PRIZE POSTER PRESENTATION.
LEPROSY CME TVMC 2026- DR. AISHWARYA and DR. SACHIN 1ST PRIZE IN QUIZ.
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| MD - 2024-2025 | View |
POST GRADUATES:
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NAME |
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1. |
DR. CHITHRA PAAVAI A.V |
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2. |
DR. AISHWARYA L |
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3. |
DR. SACHIN A.S |
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4. |
DR. UDHAYA KUMARI |
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5. |
DR. JITHU JUSTIN |
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6. |
DR. KHUSHI URS |
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7. |
DR. NISHA A |
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8. |
DR. PRIYADHARSHINI R |
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9. |
DR. SHANTHINI M |
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10. |
DR. ACHUTHA DEVI N |
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11. |
DR. JAYASREE |
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12. |
DR. KARTHICK R |
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13. |
DR. TREESA JOHNY |
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14. |
DR. SURIYA PRAKASH S |
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