Dr. Manikanda Prabhu S

Dr Manikanda Prabhu S is a dermatologist in Salem with 10 years of experience specialising in medical dermatology, cosmetology, trichology, venereology, and allergic skin disorders, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Vellakalpatti, Salem.

He is a life member of IADVL and IASTD and is pursuing a fellowship diploma in allergy, asthma, and immunology, further strengthening his expertise in chronic inflammatory and allergic skin conditions.

He consults in English and Tamil.

Area of Expertise

Medical Dermatology

Patients with acute and chronic skin conditions are evaluated and managed by Dr Manikanda Prabhu with evidence based diagnostic and treatment protocols:

• Acne and acneiform disorders
• Eczema and contact dermatitis
• Psoriasis management
• Urticaria and drug reactions
• Vitiligo and pigmentary disorders

Paediatric Dermatology

Children with skin disorders are assessed with age appropriate diagnostic evaluation and safe treatment strategies:

• Paediatric eczema and dermatoses
• Childhood fungal infections
• Neonatal skin conditions
• Paediatric psoriasis management
• Allergic skin conditions in children

Trichology and Hair Disorders

Patients with hair loss and scalp conditions are managed with structured diagnostic assessment and medically guided treatment plans:

• Hair fall evaluation and treatment
• Alopecia areata management
• Scarring alopecia assessment
• Dandruff and scalp disorder care
• Advanced hair restoration therapy

Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology

Patients seeking skin rejuvenation and aesthetic improvement are managed with scientifically validated procedural dermatology techniques:

• Chemical peels
• Microneedling radiofrequency (MNRF)
• Laser assisted skin treatments
• Dermabrasion
• Skin rejuvenation procedures

Dermatosurgery and Procedural Dermatology

Patients requiring minor surgical and procedural skin interventions are managed with accurate technique and patient safety prioritised:

• Skin biopsy
• Patch testing
• Radiofrequency based procedures
• Minor dermatological surgeries
• Excision of skin lesions

Venereology and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Patients with sexually transmitted infections and genital skin conditions are evaluated with confidential and ethical clinical management:

• STI diagnosis and treatment
• Genital dermatoses management
• Sexually transmitted disease counselling
• Leprosy evaluation and management
• Urogenital infection care

Allergy and Immunological Skin Disorders

Patients with allergic and immune mediated skin conditions are managed with a clinical approach informed by fellowship training in allergy and immunology:

• Atopic dermatitis management
• Chronic urticaria treatment
• Contact allergy evaluation
• Immunological skin disorder assessment
• Allergic drug reaction management

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University (2016)
• MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy
• Fellowship Diploma in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (in progress)
• Life Member, Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL)
• Life Member, Indian Association for the Study of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (IASTD)
• Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration No. 118838 (2016)

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Manikanda Prabhu has actively contributed to dermatological research and academic presentations:

• Postgraduate thesis on correlation between atopic dermatitis severity and immunological markers
• Paper presentation on molecular diagnostics in cutaneous leishmaniasis
• Paper presentation on rare tumour presentations in dermatology
• Poster presentation on Hansen's disease and atypical dermatological manifestations

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliation

Dr Manikanda S currently practises at:

• Manipal Hospital, Vellakalpatti, Salem, Consultant Dermatologist

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL), Life Member
• Indian Association for the Study of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (IASTD), Life Member

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