Skin is the largerst organ of the body. It is constantly exposed to pollution, sunlight and other adversities of weather conditions. The skin department diagnoses and treats various skin conditions, infections and allergic conditions. The common skin infections are:-

• Acne or Pimples
• Ringworm or fungal infections
• Eczema
• Boils or bacterial infections

Venereal diseases are diseases caused by sexual contact. These are also treated by a skin specialist.
Leprosy is another skin disease caused by germs that cause decreased sensation and patches on the skin. Leprosy is totally curable by medication.
HIV infection or AIDS is a viral disease caused either by sexual contact or blood transfusion. This is most often diagnosed by a skin specialist.

The various procedures performed by a skin specialist to diagnose skin diseases are:-

• Skin biopsy
• Skin smear for leprosy
• Skin scraping for fungus
• Electro-cautery
• Chemical peels