Skin is the largest organ in the human body. Hence, it is very necessary to take care of your skin in order to keep it healthy and glowing. The Department of Dermatology at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal was established in the year 1970. It caters to patients with skin problems, sexually transmitted diseases, leprosy and cosmetic problems. It routinely carries out dermatologic and cosmetic procedures such as biopsies, skin grafting, cryotherapy, electrocautery, chemical peels and lasers. It is one of the pioneers of Immunofluorescence diagnostic technology and Phototherapy in various skin diseases in the country. There has been a constant effort to keep abreast in the field of research and therapeutics ever since its inception.

There are eight experienced consultants in various fields of Dermatology. Some of them have acquired fellowships in various foreign universities like Ninewells Hospital and Medical school, Dundee, Scotland and St Thomas Hospital, London. The department regularly conducts psychodermatology clinics with clinical psychologists and psychiatrists and sexual dysfunction clinics with urologists and psychiatrists.