Dr. Divya Gupta

Dr Divya Gupta is a consultant paediatric dermatologist in Bangalore with 18 years of experience in childhood skin disorders, autoimmune dermatological conditions, and complex genodermatoses, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road.

Dr Divya is a recipient of multiple national and international dermatology scholarships and awards, including the IADVL Gold Medal in MD DVL and scholarships from the American Academy of Dermatology and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

She consults in English, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, and Kannada.

Area of Expertise

Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema

Children presenting with atopic dermatitis and related inflammatory skin conditions are assessed and managed by Dr Divya Gupta with structured diagnosis, counselling, and long term treatment planning:

• Atopic dermatitis diagnosis and grading
• Topical and systemic treatment planning
• Trigger identification and avoidance counselling
• Flare management and maintenance therapy
• Family and caregiver education

Paediatric Autoimmune Skin Conditions

Children with autoimmune and inflammatory dermatological conditions are evaluated and managed with targeted clinical and immunological approaches:

• Psoriasis diagnosis and management
• Vitiligo evaluation and treatment
• Alopecia areata management
• Lichen planus diagnosis and care
• Long term autoimmune skin condition monitoring

Paediatric Skin Infections

Children presenting with bacterial, viral, and fungal skin infections are diagnosed and managed with appropriate antimicrobial and antifungal protocols:

• Bacterial skin infection diagnosis and treatment
• Viral skin infection management
• Fungal infection evaluation and care
• Pyogenic granuloma management
• Recurrent infection workup and prevention

Genodermatoses and Rare Skin Disorders

Children with inherited and genetically determined skin disorders are evaluated and managed with multidisciplinary clinical care:

• Genodermatosis diagnosis and counselling
• Epidermolysis bullosa multidisciplinary care
• Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans management
• Familial gastrointestinal stromal tumour associated skin manifestations
• Rare skin disorder workup and long term follow up

General Paediatric Dermatology

Children presenting with a broad range of skin conditions are assessed with comprehensive paediatric dermatology evaluation and individualised treatment planning:

• Mongolian spot assessment and monitoring
• Neonatal and infant skin condition management
• Hyperandrogenism related skin manifestations
• Kimura disease evaluation and management
• Comprehensive paediatric skin consultation

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, JIPMER, Puducherry (2008), Certificate of Honour in Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, JIPMER, Puducherry (2013), IADVL Gold Medal
• DNB Dermatology, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• Fellowship in Paediatric Dermatology, Christian Medical College, Vellore
• Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration No. 85610 (2009)

Clinical Experience

Current Affiliations

• Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore

Previous Associations

• JIPMER, Puducherry, Senior Resident

Research and Publications

Dr Divya Gupta has published research in reputed national and international dermatology journals. Selected publications include:

• Familial gastrointestinal stromal tumours, lentigines, and cafe au lait macules associated with germline c-kit mutation treated with imatinib, International Journal of Dermatology, 2017
• Is timolol an effective treatment for pyogenic granuloma, International Journal of Dermatology, 2016
• Mongolian spots: A prospective study, Paediatric Dermatology, 2013
• Low dose cyclosporine for rapid remission and maintenance in recurrent Kimura's disease, Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, 2017
• Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans showing excellent response to isotretinoin, Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, 2015

Academic Contributions and Invited Talks

Dr Gupta has delivered invited talks at national CME events and conferences including:

• Hyperandrogenism and Sebaceous Gland, CME on Hyperandrogenism and Skin, MVJ Medical College, Bangalore, 2018
• Multidisciplinary care in epidermolysis bullosa, CME on Paediatric Dermatology, Mysore Medical College, 2020

Awards and Scholarships

• IADVL Gold Medal in MD DVL Final Examination
• Imrich Sarkany Scholarship, 14th EADV Spring Symposium, Brussels, Belgium, 2017
• American Academy of Dermatology International Poster Exhibit Scholarship and Dr Adarsh A Kumar Supplemental Scholarship, 72nd AAD Annual Meet, Denver, Colorado, USA, 2014
• Global Education Award Scholarship, International Society of Dermatology, XIth International Congress of Dermatology, New Delhi, 2013
• Galderma Post Graduate Academic Award, 41st IADVL Annual National Conference, Ahmedabad, 2013

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists, Life Member
• European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Life Member
• International Society of Dermatology, Life Member

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