BIO
Dr. Priya Diwaker, completed her MBBS from government medical college, Bilaspur and her post graduation in Dermatology from JJM Medical College, Davangere. Thereafter she acquired training in Lasers and Aesthetic Dermatology from Indore for a year. She also obtained fellowship in Lasers and Dermatosurgery from Mahidol University, Bangkok. She has been one of the youngest speakers in various conferences. Along with Clinical Dermatology, she has a keen interest in Aesthetic Dermatology and Trichology.
Fields of Experience
Aesthetic Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgeries, Trichology, clinical dermatology, lasers
Education
MBBS – Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences , Bilaspur
DDVL – JJM Medical College Davangere, Karnataka
Fellowship in Dermatological Lasers – Ramathibodhi Institue, Bangkok, Thailand
Fellowship in Dermatosurgeries and Aesthetics – Talwar skin Institute, Lucknow
Experience
- IADVL Fellow – Lasers and Aesthetics, Lukhnow
- Fellowship in Aesthetics and Lasers, Indore
- Fellowship in Lasers and Dermatosurgery, Thailand
- Associate Editor, Dermoscopy Text and Atlas
- Assistant Editor, Trichoscopy Text and Atlas
- Editorial board member, International Journal of Dermoscopy
- Publications in both National and International journals
- Ex- consultant, Rita Skin Foundation, Kolkata
- Ex- consultant Apollo hospital and Medica Superspeciality Hospitals , Kolkata
- Medical director and consultant at Medigenix – Advanced Gastroenterology and Dermatology centre, Raipur
Languages Known
Hindi, English, Bengali, Gujrati
FAQs
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1. What does a dermatologist treat?
+A Dermatologist treats all skin, hair, nails, STDs and Leprosy related disorders. Dermatologists are the only specialized Doctors to deal with Aesthetics and they are the true Cosmetologists.
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2. How often should I see a dermatologist?
+Ideally u should visit your dermatologist once every 6 months to customize your skin and hair care according to season and age.
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3. What should I expect during a dermatology appointment?
+On visiting a dermatologist generally you are asked in depth about your skin and hair concerns, skin type, duration of problem and previous medication or treatment taken if any. After this the doctor will examine your concerns and discuss with you the treatments options. You could be started on medications as well as offered the various in-clinic treatments which u could opt from.
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4. Are cosmetic procedures offered by dermatologists?
+Yes, all cosmetic procedures like laser hair reduction, face lifts by fillers, wrinkle reduction by Botulinum toxins, i.v nutrition drips, laser toning, medicated facials , hydra facials etc are done by dermatologists
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5. Can a dermatologist help with anti-aging treatments?
+Yes, your dermatologist will offer various anti-aging treatments like dermal fillers, botulinum toxins, skin boosters, iv nutrition drips, skin tightening and skin lifting, vampire facials, ,medi facials and hydra facials.
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6. Do you treat skin conditions in children?
+Yes, a sub specialty of dermatology known as pediatric dermatology deals with all child related skin illnesses and all dermatologists are trained for the same during their post graduation.
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7. Can a dermatologist treat hair and nail problems?
+Yes, along with skin a dermatologist also treats hair and nail disorders.
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8. How can I check for signs of skin cancer?
+If you observe any mole, patch or any skin lesion which is growing rapidly in size, changing colour or is causing pain/irritation then you should consult with your dermatologist
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9. Can dermatologists help with conditions like eczema and psoriasis?
+Yes, any clinical dermatological illness like psoriasis and eczema is treated by a dermatologist.
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