About the Doctor ...............
  CONSULTANT DERMOTOLOGIST     RESEARCH
  Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai (since 1978 )
  Breach Candy Speciality Clinic, Mumbai (2008 )
  Guru Nanak Hospital,Bandra (E ).(1998-2007)

  Visiting Skin Specialist

  Al Amal Medical Centre, Muscat, Oman from 1996- 2005. Restarted March 2008.
  Special interests in treating
  Acne
  Hair Loss
  Psoriasis
  Psychocutaneous Diseases

  Speciality Clinic at Dr.Skin emd

   

At 104, Doctor House
opp. Jaslok Hospital
Mumbai 400026.
Timing : 9 am to 5 pm.
Telephone : 65201515 / 65200505

 

F-6, Model House, Plot 158, Near Sion Circle,
Sion (East), Mumbai - 400 022. 
Timing : 3pm to 5 pm.
Tel. : 2407 8958

    Guaranteed complete remission offered in a 6 month package scheme.
www.drskinemd.in
    Lectures  Conducted :-
  1) Gave a talk on `Psyche & Skin Part I`- psychophysiology, on Jan 24`09 at the Al Amal clinic, Muscat ,Oman
  2) Gave a talk on `Psych & Skin II' - psychocutaneous diseases.on Feb 21`09 at the Al Amal clinic, Muscat, Oman
 

  Poster Presentation :-

    Importance of Molecular Diagnostics in HIV Detection and Drug Resistant Phenotypes in Indian Population
Daswani B, Rane N, Malkani Ram, Harjani R, Potdar P.
    Department of Molecular Medicine & Biology, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, 15, Dr.G.Deshmukh Marg, Peddar Road, Mumbai 400026, India.
 
  Conducted Phase III drug trails of Azithro mycin for Pfizer India & Mofloxacin for Bayer India.
  Conducted research projects on Acne, Hirsutism at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre.
  Conducted Research on Acanthosis Nigricans, its relation to PCOD & hyperinsulinemia at Jaslok Hospital & Research centre.
  Conducted Research on multibacillary Leprosy patients, comparing prophylactic cortisone treatment alongwith anti leprosy treatment to prevent nerve damage versus giving only anti leprosy treatment. A 4-year study in 40 untreated cases of leprosy at the Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai.
 

Ongoing research at the Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai to study the prevalence of drug resistance in HIV patients, both drug naïve and those on treatment developing immunological, viral or clinical failure.

Conducted Research on multibacillary Leprosy patients, comparing prophylactic cortisone treatment alongwith anti leprosy treatment to prevent nerve damage versus giving only anti leprosy treatment. A 4-year study in 40 untreated cases of leprosy at the Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai.
 
  Teacher And guide in Dermatology for Diplomatic National Board, New Delhi.
  Presently two students, their thesis subjects-
  a) Psychological profile of patients of lichen planus, lichen amyloidsis & Acne excoriee. A study of 50 patients & comparision with normal controls.
  b) Female pattern hair loss. A study of 50 patients, their tricholgram use, hormonal profile & demographic data. Histopatholgy carried out in severe cases only.
   

Member

  Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
  Member of the European Academy of Dermatology
  Member Editorial Board, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre
     
    RESEARCH conducted
  2nd National Conference on HIV/AIDS Therapy
    10th and 11th Jan, 2009,Grand Hyatt, Mumbai.
     
 
  AUTHOR
  Authored papers and columns in publications on Dermatology, STD, HIV in India's leading medical and beauty related journals.
 

Authored  a chapter on ‘psychocutaneous diseases’ in the textbook, the first Edition by the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venreologists, Leprologists. Editor Valia & Valia.

 
  ACTIVITIES
  Clinics in countries outside India-Muscat ( Oman ) for 8 yrs monthly visits for two days each visit. Dubai.
 

Specialised training in the understanding of Counselling Technique

   

Undergone psychoanalysis for 15 years. Initially 5 times a week for 5 years then, 3 times a week for 10 years.