Introduction
The specialized dermatological & sexually transmitted diseases clinical and teaching services started in Pt. J.N.M. Medical College in 1988. The department of Skin & Std was upgraded by the state government on 17.08.2004 and separate department of Skin & STD started functioning on 13.10.2004. Dr (Prof) P.K. Nigam is working as the head of the department.
 

Facilities
The department of Skin & STD is providing complete clinical outdoor and indoor treatment facilities to all the patients. The medicines are being provided to patients with the help of State Govt. budget, especially to the poor BPL patients and pensioners. The specialized radio surgery, dermabrasion, PUVA therapy and laser therapy are going to be started in the department very soon.
 

Achievements & Research
Various scientific research & project works have been carried out in the department in the last 18 years. More than 20 thesis have been submitted under the quidance of Dr PK. Nigam by the post-graduate medical students. Dr P. K. Nigam has published more than 30 papers in National and more than 10 papers in the International journals of Dermatology & his name has been referenced in the latest edition of the International text books of Dermatology. Presently a molecular study on vitiligo is going on in the department.
 

Courses
MD in Dermatology is soon going to be started in the department for which necessary sanctioned has been given by the State Government.

Head of Department