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Head of Department

Dr. Rachita S. Dhurat : Professor and Head

Area of Interest: Trichology

Qualifications and Fellowship:

Qualification:  MBBS – Oct 1985 – Mumbai University MD (Skin)    1990- Mumbai University

Teaching Experience: Dermatology, STD, HIV & Leprosy

ORATIONS and AWARDS

Pioneering work in microneedling for hair stimulation & Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

Ø  Conducted workshops for dermatologists on PRP across India

Ø Convenor for SIG(Special Interest Group of IADVL) Trichology 2013-2015

Ø  Invited speaker at international conferences

·         WCHR 2011 Israel,

·         WCHR 2014 Jeju, South Korea 14-17 May 2014

·         World congress of Dermatology   Vancouver 2015

·         American Academy of dermatology, 2017, Orlando

·         Egypt dermatology society, 2017, 2018

·         5-CC congress, Barcelo Sept 2018

·         Phillipines dermatology society, 2017

·         1st world congress of trichoscopy, Poland 2018

·         IMCAS,  Paris, Jan 2019

·         American Academy of dermatology,  March2019

·         World hair research society Barcelona  April 2019

·         World congress of Dermatology, Milan  June 2019

Awards

Ø  Dr. V.  Govidan Nair Memorial Prize Competition    2nd award for Conjugal infection of HIV in 20 couples” 18th National conference of IASSTD & AIDS   Jan. 1994.

Ø  Dr. V.  Govidan Nair memorial prize competition    2nd award for “Enteropathogens in HIV positive individuals”   19th  National conference of IASSTD & AIDS, Chandigarh, 11-12 Feb 1995.

Ø  Best poster award at The 15th Meeting of the European Hair Research Society Jerusalem, Israel – July 6-9, 2011.

Ø  Best poster award  for Role of Microneedling Vs minoxidil in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia- a comparative , evaluator blinded study’ at  40thNational conference of IADVL at Jaipur , India, 9-12thFeb2012

Ø  Systopic  Oration Award  at international congress of dermatology, Delhi , Dec 2013 for microneedling for hair stimulation.

Publications- National

  1. “Changing patterns of dermatoses in Paediatric age group” RS Dhurat, CS Nayak. HR Jerajani.  Pediatric clinics of India.1 996, 31 : 1-4
  2. “Metastatic Melanoma with an occult primary” RS Dhurat, Nayak CS, Kamat M. HR Jerajani. The Indian Practitioner.  1998, 51: 581-83.
  3. “Castlman Disease, retroperitonial tumour, Lichen planus & erythema multiforme”,  J Waghela, Murlidhar, S Nandgaonkar, M Kumar, L Iyer, HR Jerajani, RS Dhurat, N Randive. The Indian J of Gastroenterology,1998, 17:107-8
  4. An open study of the efficacy of emollient (Cetraben) cream in patients with dry skin disorders, RS Dhurat, HR Jerajani, Gandhi SS. Indian Practitioner 1998;51:865-870.
  5. “Clinical spectrum of HIV in Children” RS Dhurat, Mamta Manglani, Ratna Sharma, NS Shah. , Indian Pediatrics. 2000, 37: 831-836
  6. “Fluconazole sensitivity of oral isolates of candida from HIV positive patients” B Ramkrishna, U Tendulkar, Ami Varaiya, RS Dhurat. Ind J Medical Microbiology,2000; 18(1):30-32.
  7. “Cutaneous drug reaction” RS Dhurat. Physician digest 2002 (Oct.Nov)
  8. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome Seema Satyapal, Jalpa Mehta, RS Dhurat, Mamta Vaidya. The Indian Journal of Pediatrics 2002, 69: 899-902
  9. Giant lobulated seborrheic keratosis at an unusual site, Meghana Phiske, Sudhir Mamidwar, RS Dhurat, HR jerajani, Nilima Randive, Mohan Joshi Jan The Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology. 2003, 46: 96-97
  10. A Comparative Clinico-pathological study of single dose ROM in paucibacillary leprosy patients with 1-3 skin lesions, AR Deshmukh, RS Dhurat, HR Jerajani, Indian J Leprosy,  – 2003, 75(3) :209-217.
  11. al lesions – Initial presenting feature of systemic scleroderma. RS Dhurat, HR Jerajani, T Rajopadhye, S Satyapal, A Deshmukh. Indian Journal of Dermatology, ,   2003,   48(.4): 219-220
  12. Rare forms of cutaneous tuberculosis- in ’, STD and    Leprosy ‘  RS Dhurat, S Shinde, R Kapoor, M Phiske, S Chowkekar, M Gupta, HR Jerajani. What’s New in Dermatology 2003; 37:17-22
  13. Evaluation of efficacy and safety of Clarina cream in newly diagnosed and previously treated cased of acne vulgaris, HR Jerajani, RS Dhurat, S Kolhapure. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice.2004, 12, 27-34
  14. Evaluation efficacy & safety of Purim tablets in chronic dermatitis with special reference to atopic dermatitis, HR Jerajani, RS Dhurat, S Kolhapure,  Indian Journal of Clinical Practice  July 2004, Vol 12(2): 33-38.
  15. Sweet’s syndrome leading to acquired cutis laxa (Marshall’s syndrome) in a child 
  16. Meenakshi Narayanan, Meghana Phiske, H R Jerajani, RS Dhurat Indian J Dermatol 2004; 49 (3) : 134 – 137
  17. Bullous lupus erythematosus manifesting as erythema multiforme – RS Dhurat, Vishakha Kamat, H R Jerajani, S Shinde, Madhuri Gupta. Ind J Dermatol 0ct-dec 2004;    204-206.
  18. Composite Lymphoma: Mycosis Fungoides with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma –Jalpa Mehta, Meghana Phiske, RS Dhurat, HR Jerajani, Indian Journal of Dermatology, Vol: 50 : 2004, Pg:227-230
  19. Phototrichogram, RS Dhurat.   Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2006; 72:242-244 IADVL
  20. Drug Formulary, Anti Retroviral drugsRS Dhurat, IADVL, 2006     
  21. Ultrasound biomicroscopy of the skin to detect a subclinical neuroma of the proximal nail- fold. Kalpna Bhatt, Rui Fernandes, Rachita Dhurat. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol, 2006;  72:  60-62.
  22. Two cases of scalp white piedra caused by Trichosporon ovoides.Tambe SA, Dhurat SR, Kumar CA, Thakare P, Lade N, Jerajani H, Mathur M.Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2009 May-Jun;75(3):293-5
  23. Childhood sclerodermatomyositis with generalised morphea. Ambade GR, Dhurat RS, Lade N, Jerajani HR.  Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol, March-April 2008;  74: 148-150
  24. Verrucous condyloma lata mimicking condyloma acuminata: An unusual presentation. D J Deshpande.C S Nayak. S N Mishra, R S Dhurat Indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases.  30 : 100-102, 2009
  25. Acroangiodermatitis of Mali: A rare vascular phenomenon. Arpita Mehta, Rickson Perera. Chitra nayak, Rachita Dhurat. Indian J Dermatol Venereol, Leprol. 76 :553-6   ; 2010 
  26. Subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis caused by Cladophialophora boppii. Pereira RR, Nayak CS, Deshpande SD, Bhatt KD, Khatu SS, Dhurat RS.Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2010 Nov-Dec;76(6):695-8
  27. Penicillamine-induced elastosis perforans serpiginosa with abnormal “lumpy-bumpy” elastic fibers in lesional and non-lesional skin.Khatu SS, Dhurat RS, Nayak CS, Pereira RR, Kagne RB.  Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2011 Jan-Feb;77(1):55-8.
  28. Unknown: Multiple painful nodules – what is the diagnosis? Chronic tophaceous gout. Avhad G, Dandale A, Ghate S, Dhurat R. Dermatol Online J. 2011 Dec 15;17(12):9
  29. Multiple painful nodules – what is the diagnosis? Chronic tophaceous gout. Avhad G, Dandale A, Ghate S, Dhurat R. Dermatol Online J. 2011 Dec 15;17(12):9.
  30. Inadvertent Provocative Oral Ondansetron use Leading to Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in an HIV-infected Patient. Saraogi PP, Nayak CS, Pereira RR, Dhurat RS. Indian J Dermatol. 2012 Nov;57(6):503
  31. An unusually painful nodule. Pereira RR, Nayak CS, Topal A, Dhurat RS. Indian J Dermatol. 2012 May;57(3):249-50.
  32. Zinc responsive acrodermatitis in nephrotic syndrome A rare presentation. Topal AA, Dhurat RS, Nayak CS.Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2012 Jan;78(1):122-3
  33. Papulonecrotic tuberculid of glans penis: A common disease at an uncommon site Dandale AL, Dhurat RS, Ghate SS. Indian J Sex Transm Dis. 2013 Jul;34(2):132-4
  34. Perianal pseudoverrucous papules and nodules. Dandale A, Dhurat R, Ghate S. Indian J Sex Transm Dis. 2013 Jan;34(1)
  35. Unusual presentation of lichen scrofulosorum. Dandale A, Gupta N, Dhurat R, Ghate S. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2013 May-Jun;79
  36. Principles and Methods of Preparation of Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Review and Author’s Perspective. Dhurat R, Sukesh M. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2014 Oct-Dec;7(4):189-97
  37. Milia en plaque. Avhad G, Ghate S, Dhurat R. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2014 Oct;5(4):550-1 
  38. Bowen’s disease: An unusual clinical presentation. Dandale A, Mantri MD, Thakkar V, Dhurat RS, Ghate S. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2014 Oct;5(4):526-8.
  39. Pedunculated poroma on forearm: A rare clinical presentation. Mantri MD, Dandale A, Dhurat RS, Ghate S. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2014 Oct;5(4):469-71
  40. Efficacy and tolerability of topical fixed combination of nadifloxacin 1% and adapalene 0.1% in the treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris in Indian patients: a multicenter, open-labelled, prospective study.  Shah BJ, Sumathy TK, Dhurat RS, Torsekar RG, Viswanath V, Mukhi JI, Kadhe G, Ahirrao P. Indian J Dermatol. 2014 Jul;59(4):385-9.
  41. Trichosporon inkin and Trichosporon mucoides as unusual causes of white piedra of scalp hair. Tendolkar U, Shinde A, Baveja S, Dhurat R, Phiske M. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2014 Jul-Aug;80(4):324-7
  42. Safety and Efficacy of GrowSafety and Efficacy of Growth Factor Concentrate in the Treatment of Nasolabial Fold Correction: Split Face Pilot Study. Sevilla GP, Dhurat RS, Shetty G, Kadam PP, Totey SM. Indian J Dermatol. 2015 Sep-Oct;60(5):520
  43. Dhurat R, Mathapati S. Response to Microneedling Treatment in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Who Failed to Respond to Conventional Therapy. Indian J Dermatol. 2015 May-Jun;60(3):260-3. 
  44. Response to Microneedling Treatment in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Who Failed to Respond to Conventional Therapy. Dhurat R, Mathapati S. Indian J Dermatol. 2015 May-Jun;60(3):260-3. 
  45. Case of Unilateral Temporal Triangular Alopecia. Shanshanwal SJ1, Adwani G, Dandale AL, Dhurat RS, Indian Dermatol Online J. 2017 Mar-Apr;8(2):161.
  46. Utility of high-frequency ultrasonography in the diagnosis of benign and malignant skin tumors. Bhatt KD1, Tambe SA2, Jerajani HR3, Dhurat RS4.Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2017 Mar-Apr;83(2):162-182.  
  47. Superiority of dutasteride over finasteride in hair regrowth and reversal of miniaturization in men with androgenetic alopecia: A randomized controlled open-label, evaluator-blinded study. Shanshanwal SJ, Dhurat RS. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2017 Jan-Feb;83(1):47-54.
  48. Response to Microneedling Treatment in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Who Failed to Respond to Conventional Therapy.Dhurat R, Mathapati S. Indian J Dermatol. 2015 May-Jun;60(3):260-3.
  49. Utility of high-frequency ultrasonography in the diagnosis of benign and malignant skin tumors. Bhatt KD, Tambe SA, Jerajani HR, Dhurat RS. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2017 Mar-Apr;83(2):162-182. 
  50. Case of Unilateral Temporal Triangular Alopecia. Shanshanwal SJ, Adwani G, Dandale AL, Dhurat RS. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2017 Mar-Apr;8(2):161
  51. Trichorrhexis nodosa due to repetitive trivial trauma. Dandale AL, Shanshanwal SJS, Wankhede PR, Dhurat RS. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2017 NovDec;83(6):683.
  52. A first-line antiretroviral therapy-resistant HIV patient with rhinoentomophthoromycosis.Dhurat R, Kothavade RJ, Kumar A. Indian J Med Microbiol. 2018 Jan-Mar;36(1):136-139
  53. Standardization of SMP Procedure and Its Impact On Outcome.Dhurat RS, Shanshanwal SJS, Dandale AL.J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2017 Jul-Sep;10(3):145-14
  54. Case of Unilateral Temporal Triangular Alopecia. Shanshanwal SJ, Adwani G, Dandale AL, Dhurat RS. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2017 Mar-Apr;8(2):1
  55. Utility of high-frequency ultrasonography in the diagnosis of benign and malignant skin tumors. Bhatt KD, Tambe SA, Jerajani HR, Dhurat RS. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2017 Mar-Apr;83
  56. Bowen’s disease: An unusual clinical presentation. Dandale A, Mantri MD, Thakkar V, Dhurat
  57. Trichorrhexis nodosa due to repetitive trivial trauma. Dandale AL, Shanshanwal SJS, Wankhede PR, Dhurat RS. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2017 Nov-Dec;83(6):68 

International publication

  1. “STD among HIV infected person in Mumbai” published in the proceedings of 10th International conference on AIDS Yokohama, RS Dhurat, HR Jerajani. Japan 7-12 August 1994 (PCO 555)
  2. Carbamazepine in Reiter’s syndrome’  Sexually Transmitted Infections, NN Goyal, RS Dhurat, HR Jerajani  2000; 76:220,
  3. A study of the trends of clinic attendance in an STD clinic”, proceeding of XIII international AIDS Conference, Durban, HR Jerajani, Maninder Setia, RS Dhurat. – A709/3507, July 2000 
  4. A study of Cutaneous TB in Mumbai,  proceedings of 20th World Congress of Dermatology, Paris June 2002, HR Jerajani, Santosh Shinde, RS Dhurat
  5. Methyl malonic acidemia with homocystinurea. Proceedings of  20th Word Congress,  Paris 2002, H R Jerajani, RS Dhurat, Anjali Shere
  6. Biotinidaze deficiency. Proceedings of 20th  Word Congress,  Paris 2002, HR Jerajani, RS Dhurat, Anjali Shere
  7. Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome: a rare form of painful purpura with positive intracutaneous test. J Mehta, RS Dhurat, HR Jerajani, S Satyapal. British J Dermatol 2004; 150: 768.
  8. Cutaneous Mycobacterium Fortuitum/Chelonae Complex Infection in an Immunocompetent Host: A Case Report. P.K. Palwade, RS Dhurat, U.M. Tendolkar, G.R.Dethe, H.R.Jerajani    British Journal of Dermatology. Apr 2006; Volume 154, Issue 4, Page 774-775, 
  9. Childhood pustular psoriasis successfully treated with sequential therapy Shetty G.J., Dhurat R.S., Ovhal A., Jerajani H.R..Eur J Pediat Dermatol 18:213-216,2008
  10. Efficacy, safety and tolerability of microsphere adapalene versus conventional adapalene for acne vulgaris  Dr G Raghu Rama Rao, Dr Sanjay Ghosh, Dr Rachita Dhurat3, Dr Akhilesh Sharma, Dr Prashant Dongre, Dr Vidyagauri P Baliga. International Journal of Dermatology 2009:48:1360-5
  11. Alopecia in congenital hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia responding to a combination of topical tretinoin and minoxidil. Shubha melkote, RS Dhurat, HR Jerajani, Anjali Palav.  International Journal of Dermatology. vol 48: 184–185.  2009.
  12. Hair evaluation methods: Merits and demerits. Dr Rachita Dhurat. Punit Saraogi International Journal of Trichology vol 1: 108-119, 2009.
  13. Automated Digital Image Analysis (TrichoScan®) for Human Hair Growth Analysis:     Ease versus Errors. Saraogi PP, Dhurat RS. International Journal of Trichology. 2010 Jan; 2:5-13
  14. Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome: A review. Rachita.S. Dhurat, Deepal.J.Deshpande International Journal of Trichology  Jan 2011.
  15. Extensive alopecia areata: not necessarily recalcitrant to therapy! Deshpande D, Dhurat R, Saraogi P, Mishra S, Nayak C. Int J Trichology. 2011 Jul;3(2):80-3.
  16. Female pattern hair loss: Patterns pathogenesis and pitfalls, (Session L: Short Presentations), R S Dhurat, proceeding of Scientific Abstracts 15th Annual Meeting of the European Hair Research Society, July 6-9, 2011, Jerusalem, Israel
  17. Loose anagen hair syndrome Clinical and histopathological features, R S Dhurat, Reshma Gadkari, Deepal Deshpande, Chitra Nayak, Punit Sarrogi, Sana Bhamla proceeding of Scientific Abstracts 15th Annual Meeting of the European Hair Research Society, July 6-9, 2011, Jerusalem, Israel, P-38
  18. Is trichoscopy a reliable tool to diagnose early female pattern hair loss?  Sana Bhamla, R S Dhurat, Punit Sarrogi, Chitra Nayak, proceeding of Scientific Abstracts 15th Annual Meeting of the European Hair Research Society, July 6-9, 2011, Jerusalem, Israel, P-48
  19. Importance of dermatoscopy in diagnosing exogenous ochronosis while treating melasma, S. Mishra, R.Dhurat, D.Deshpande, C. Nayak. 20th Congress of the  European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, Lisbon 20-24 October 2011   PO425.
  20. An evaluator blinded comparing the efficacy of monopolar radiofrequency and  glycolic  acid peels in facial rejuvenation of ageing. Deshpande, C. Nayak, S. Mishra,A. Topal, R. Dhurat. 20th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology,Lisbon 20-24 October 2011   PO424.
  21. Trigeminal trophic syndrome.S. Mishra, C. Nayak, D. Deshpande, R. Dhurat. 20th  Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, Lisbon  20-24 October 2011   PO67
  22. A split faced comparative study for the efficacy of intense pulsed light in treatment of  melasma. S. Mishra, R. Dhurat, D. Deshpande, C. Nayak. 20th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, Lisbon 20-24 October 2011.PO993
  23. Is trichoscopy a reliable tool to diagnose early female pattern hair loss? Bhamla SA, Dhurat RS, Saraogi PP. Int J Trichology. 2013 Jul;5(3):121-5.
  24. A randomized evaluator blinded study of effect of microneedling in androgenetic alopecia: a pilot study. Dhurat R, Sukesh M, Avhad G, Dandale A, Pal A, Pund P. Int J Trichology. 2013 Jan;5(1):6-11. 
  25. Clinical and laboratory aspects of the diagnosis and management of cutaneous and subcutaneous infections caused by rapidly growing mycobacteria. Kothavade RJ, Dhurat RS, Mishra SN, Kothavade UR. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2013 Feb;32(2):161-88
  26. Diagnostic utility of dermatoscopy in hydroquinone-induced exogenous ochronosis. Mishra SN, Dhurat RS, Deshpande DJ, Nayak CS. Int J Dermatol. 2013 Apr;52(4):413-7.
  27. Will a quadruple multiplexed point-of-care screening strategy for HIV-related co-infections be feasible and impact detection of new co-infections in at-risk populations? Results from cross-sectional studies. Pai NP, Dhurat R, Potter M, Behlim T, Landry G, Vadnais C, Rodrigues C, Joseph L, Shetty A. BMJ Open. 2014; 15;4(12)
  28. Case Report: Solitary mastocytoma treated successfully with topical tacrolimus. Sukesh MS, Dandale A, Dhurat R, Sarkate A, Ghate S. F1000Res. 2014 Aug 1;3:181.
  29. Secukinumab in plaque psoriasis–results of two phase 3 trials. Langley RG, Elewski BE, Lebwohl M, Reich K, Griffiths CE, Papp K, Puig L, Nakagawa H, Spelman L, Sigurgeirsson B, Rivas E, Tsai TF, Wasel N, Tyring S, Salko T, Hampele I, Notter M, Karpov A, Helou S, Papavassilis C; ERASURE Study Group; FIXTURE Study Group.N Engl J Med. 2014 Jul 24;371(4):326-38. 
  30. Scalp threading with polydioxanone monofilament threads: a novel, effective and safe modality for hair restoration. Bharti J, Sonthalia S, Patil P, Dhurat R.J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2017 Nov;31
  31. An Open-Label Randomized Multicenter Study Assessing the Noninferiority of a Caffeine-Based Topical Liquid 0.2% versus Minoxidil 5% Solution in Male Androgenetic Alopecia. Dhurat R, Chitallia J, May TW, Jayaraaman AM, Madhukara J, Anandan S, Vaidya P, Klenk A (Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2017;30(6):298-305)
  32. Fractionated de-volumizing Keloid tissue – The ‘pop’ method- A  novel technique to facilitate administration of intralesional corticosteroid in difficult keloids. Dhurat R, Daruwalla SB, Sharma A. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019 Jan 28. pii: S0190-9622(19)30148-3
  33. Characterization of follicular minoxidil sulfotransferase activity in a cohort of pattern hair loss patients from the Indian Subcontinent.Chitalia J, Dhurat R, Goren A, McCoy J, Kovacevic M, Situm M, Naccarato T, Lotti T. Dermatol Ther. 2018 Nov;31(6):e12688.
  34. Low-dose daily aspirin reduces topical minoxidil efficacy in   androgenetic alopecia patients.Goren A, Sharma A, Dhurat R, Shapiro J, Sinclair R, Situm M, Kovacevic M, Lukinovic Skudar V, Goldust M, Lotti T, McCoy J.Dermatol Ther. 2018 Nov;31(6):e12741
  35. The effect of topical minoxidil treatment on follicular     sulfotransferase enzymatic activity. Goren A, Mccoy J, Kovacevic M, Situm M, Chitalia J, Dhurat R, Naccarato T, Lotti T.J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2018 Jul-Aug;32(4):937-940.
  36. An Unusual Case of Facial Steatocystoma Multiplex: A Clinicopathologic and Dermoscopic Report.
  37. Sharma A, Agrawal S, Dhurat R, Shukla D, Vishwanath T.
  38. A first-line antiretroviral therapy-resistant HIV patient with rhinoentomophthoromycosis. Dhurat R, Kothavade RJ, Kumar A. Indian J Med Microbiol. 2018 Jan-Mar;36(1):136-139. 
  39. Scalp threading with polydioxanone monofilament threads: a novel, effective and safe modality for hair restoration.
  40. Bharti J, Sonthalia S, Patil P, Dhurat R.J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2017 Nov;31(11):e492-e493
  41. Controversies in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: The history of finasteride.Andy G, John M, Mirna S, Rachita D, Michael K, Maja K, Aseem S, Zeljana B Dermatol Ther. 2018 Sep 25:e12647. doi: 10.1111/dth.12647. 
  42. Agrawal S, Dhurat R, Shukla D, Vishwanath T.
  43. Dermatopathology (Basel). 2018 May 22;5(2):58-63. doi: 10.1159/000488584. 
  44. Secukinumab in plaque psoriasis–results of two phase 3 trials.Langley RG, Elewski BE, Lebwohl M, Reich K, Griffiths CE, Papp K, Puig L, Nakagawa H, Spelman L, Sigurgeirsson B, Rivas E, Tsai TF, Wasel N, Tyring S, Salko T, Hampele I, Notter M, Karpov A, Helou S, Papavassilis C; ERASURE Study Group; FIXTURE Study Group.
  45. N Engl J Med. 2014 Jul 24;371(4):326-38.
  46. Early Diagnosis and Prompt Treatment Improves Quality of Life in Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Skin Appendage Disord 2019;5:172–176 (DOI:10.1159/000495117) Dhurat R., Shukla D.,Dandale A.,Ghate S., Agrawal S., Shanshanwal S. 

Positions Held in Dermatology Associations

  1. Noted writer for Loksatta- Viva supplement for past one year ( 2010)
  2. Member in International Advisory Committee At 6th Congress For Hair Research,  16-19 June 2010, Cairns Australia-( Only female dermatologist)
  3. Member of Asia – Pacific centre for aging skin (APCAS), for Proctor & Gamble Ltd, Australia                                 
  4. Member of International Academy of Cosmetic Society.
  5. Life member of Indian  Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists (IADVL)
  6. Life member of Trichology Society of India
  7. Life member of Indian Association Of  Study of Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
  8. Member of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
  9. University teacher for MBBS, D.V.& D. (Diploma), M.D.(Skin & STD), 
  10. Member, Hospital Infection Control Committee, LTMG Hospital, Mumbai 2003-2008
  11. Member for HIV Core Committee.  L.T.M.G.Hospital, Mumbai 2003-2008
  12. Executive member for Staff & Research Society, L.T.M.G.Hospital, Mumbai 2001-2004
  13. Chair person for workshop on HIV & STI at  Satara 1996
  14. Faculty member for National Conference of perinatal HIV 1999, Mumbai
  15. Trainee Participant in Medical Teacher’s Training course 20-21st April  1998
  16. Co editor –‘Lokstar’ annual publication of LTMG Hospital 2001-2002
  17. Faculty member for National Conference of HIV & Hepatitis co-infection Jan.2003, Mumbai
  18. Faculty member for  ‘Rational & Sensitive HIV/AIDS Care and prevention’ organized by the University of Alabama July2002
  19. Convener for MD & DVD examinations Jan 2003. and for DVD 2007, 2008, 2011 & 2013
  20. Member Scientific Committee, Dermafest 2004, 32nd National Conference of IADVL, held in Mumbai, 22-25 January, 2004
  21. Joint Coordinator for pre-CME workshops, 20 and 21 Jan 2004. Dermafest 2004, 32nd National Conference of IADVL, held in Mumbai, 22-25 January, 2004
  22. Faculty member for post graduate CME Series on ‘Hair’ 8th Aug 2004.organised by Plastic surgeons of Mumbai
  23. Training in ‘Antiretroviral therapy within HIV/AIDS Care Continuum ‘ organized by MADACS Mumbai 24-27th march 2004.
  24. Chairperson for focus session at 35th national conference of  Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologist, Chennai, 25th -28th Jan 2007.
  25. Life member of Trichology Society of India
  26. Life member of Indian Association of Study of Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
  27. Organising & Scientific chairperson, Trichology Update 2015, 2016, 2017( national conference on trichology)
  28. Member Scientific Committee WCOCD 2017, National Conference of of cosmetic dermatology, held in Banglore 

International Society Memberships:

  1. Member in International Advisory Committee for 6th Congress For Hair Research,  16-19 June 2010, Cairns Australia-( Only female dermatologist)
  2. Member of Asia – Pacific centre for aging skin (APCAS), for Proctor & Gamble Ltd Australia                
  3. Member of International Academy of Cosmetic Society
  4. Faculty for F1000- post peer publication review
  5. Member of  American Academy of Dermatology 

POSTAL ADDRESS:
Designation & Office Address 
Professor  & Head Department of Dermatology, LTM .Medical College & LTMG Hospital, Sion Mumbai  400022India
MMC registration no. 58194Tel. No. 91-9819707521