About Us

The department of Dermatology is a post-graduate teaching department since 1998 and presently headed by Dr.Rajashekar.T.S. The department caters specialized care in cutaneous diseases to the rural population of Kolar and surrounding districts. Department is also actively engaged in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and pursuing research and publication activities. The Department has subspeciality clinics viz. STD, Leprosy, Contact dermatitis and Pigmentary clinics and has procured equipments for various dermatosurgical and cosmetic care procedures.
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Dr. Rajashekar T.SProfessor & HOD

On behalf of our faculty, residents and staff, I welcome you to the Department of Dermatology at R L JALAPPA HOSPITAL. The aim of our department is to provide excellence in education, patient care and research.
We practice general dermatology, pediatric dermatology, leprosy, venereology, dermatosurgery, dermatopathology and aesthetic treatments.
Dermatology is a visual speciality. Today advanced technology, better understanding of disease process, newer and safer medicines have revolutionised the treatment of skin diseases.
Venereal diseases caused by bacteria have reached the elimination level, while viral diseases continue to be a concern. Prevalence rates of leprosy have come down drastically with the introduction of Multi Drug regimens.
The department has speciality clinics for individualized and personal care.
Dermatology clinic offers state of the art LASER treatments for hair removal, acne scars, facial melanosis and chemical peels for facial rejuvenation. Also we offer PRP treatments, dermatosurgery for skin tag and DPN removal.
Cosmetology and Aesthetic Dermatology have become highly sought-after. Our department provides a wide array of various cosmetic treatments, with a focus on excellence and patient care.