Introduction

The Department of Dermatology, though considered a sub speciality of Internal Medicine, is an independent department with its own scope of services. The Objective of the Department is to provide competent and comprehensive dermatological care to patients seeking its services within the facilities available in the hospital.

Overview

From its inception, the department has been offering specialized expert care for a wide variety of dermatological diseases ranging from common conditions like acne, dermatitis and skin infections to life-threatening illnesses such as drug rashes and blistering skin diseases. Referrals from other centers are also managed, within the facilities available in the hospital. In addition, the Department is also engaged in academics and research

Services

OP Consultations for:

• Acute skin conditions – allergies, acne, eczema and infections
• Chronic skin diseases- Psoriasis, hair and nail disorders, autoimmune and blistering diseases
• Sexually transmitted infections

Dermatosurgery

• Skin Biopsy
• Excision of skin growths
• Electrosurgery Cryotherapy
• Wart treatments

Cosmetology

• Laser epilation
• Laser rejuvenation
• Chemical peels
• Microdermabrasion
• Botox and Filler injections
• Acne scar treatment
• Anti-aging treatments
• Hair loss treatments

Phototherapy – for Psoriasis and Vitiligo:
Pediatric Dermatology- for all skin disorders in infants and children

Academics

The Department participates in teaching activities for the MBBS program and BPT program of the Gulf Medical University.

Research

Ongoing Clinical variation of Dermatophyte infections in Thumbay Hospital, Ajman