Certificate in Dermatology (Allopathy ) 1 year
🧠Core Syllabus Overview
1. Basic Sciences & Fundamentals
- Skin anatomy & histology (structure, appendages)
- Physiology of skin and its relation to endocrine & systemic processes
2. Dermatopathology & Diagnostics
- Histopathology essentials
- Patch & prick testing for allergens
- Dermoscopy basics (often included)
3. Clinical Dermatology
- Inflammatory diseases: eczema, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, lichen planus, urticaria ]
- Infectious diseases: bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic skin infections
- Pigmentary disorders: melasma, vitiligo, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Hair & nail disorders: trichology, nail fungus, alopecia
- Connective tissue & systemic-related cutaneous conditions, e.g. lupus, dermatomyositis, vasculitis
- Blistering and bullous disorders
- Pediatric dermatology
- Oral/genital dermatology & mucosal lesions
- Skin tumors & cancers: diagnosis, biopsy techniques, neoplasms, melanoma
- Drug reactions: rashes, fixed eruptions, Stevens–Johnson syndrome
4. Surgical & Procedural Dermatology
- Basics of dermatologic surgery and biopsies
- Phototherapy, immunotherapy modalities
- Laser therapy & cosmetic procedures: chemical peels, fillers, Botox, mesotherapy
- Cryotherapy, microdermabrasion
5. Emerging & Specialized Topics
- Cosmetic/aesthetic dermatology (advanced laser techniques, fillers)
- Psychodermatology (impact of stress & mental health on skin)
- Teledermatology & environmental dermatology
6. Practical Skills & Assessment
- Clinical case discussions, live demonstrations
- Lab-based learning: histopathology slides, investigations
- One-to-one sessions & Q&A with dermatologists