Dr. Rajashekar T.S
Professor and HoD
Academic Qualifications: MBBS, MD
| SL NO | Degree | Specialization | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MBBS | - | JJM Medical College, Davangere | 1999 |
| 2 | MD | Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy | Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar | 2005 |
EXPERIENCE
| SL NO | Institution /Organization | Designation | Tenure | Total experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SDUMC, Kolar | Lecturer | 2013-2016 | 3 yrs 1 day |
| 2 | SDUMC, Kolar | Assistant Professor | 01-07-2008 to 21-03-2010 | 1 yr 8 months 20 days |
| 3 | SDUMC, Kolar | Assoc Professor/Reader | 22-03-2010 to 31-07-2013 | 3 yrs 4 months 10 days |
| 4 | SDUMC | Professor | 01-08-2013 to 8-10-2013 | 2 months 7 days |
| 5 | SDUMC, Kolar | Professor and HOD | 9-10-2013 to Till date | 10 years 10 days |
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- HOD of Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy
- Teaching Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy to the undergraduate MBBS students and MD postgraduates.
- Helping the postgraduate students in their thesis as a Guide & co-guide.
- Mentoring the students as a teacher guardian as a part of MENTOR MENTEE PROGRAMME.
RESEARCH
| SI.No | Project | Investigators | Ongoing Completed | Funded/ Non Funded | Funding agency | Funds sanctioned |
| 1 | Prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities in patients with Lichen Simplex Chronicus | Dr. Ashna Ashraf, Dr. Rajashekar T.S Dr.Suresh Kumar.K Dr. Hanumanthayya K | Completed | Non Funded | - | - |
| 2 | Phenolic peels for nail rejuvenation | Dr. Rajashekar T.S Dr. Sneha K R Dr.Suresh Kumar.K Dr. Hanumanthayya K | Completed | Non Funded | - | - |
| 3 | Dermoscopic patterns of disorders of Keratinization: An observational study | Dr. Shreyehs, Dr. Rajashekar T.S Dr.Suresh Kumar.K Dr. Hanumanthayya K | Completed | Non Funded | - | - |
| 4 | Association of Androgenetic alopecia with smoking; a cross sectional study | Dr. GVL Naveena, Dr. Rajashekar T.S Dr.Suresh Kumar.K Dr. Hanumanthayya K | Completed | Non Funded | - | - |
| 5 | A Comparative study of Intralesional Tranexamic acid vs Q-switched Nd- YAG laser in the treatment of Melasma | Dr. Amulya Y S, Dr. Rajashekar T.S Dr.Suresh Kumar.K Dr. Hanumanthayya K | Completed | Non Funded | - | - |
| 6 | A cross sectional study to assess the co- morbidities associated with childhood vitiligo | Dr. Rajashekar T.S, Dr. GVL Naveena, Dr.Suresh Kumar.K Dr. Hanumanthayya K | Completed | Non Funded | - | - |
| 7 | A cross sectional study on association of co-morbidities in adult female patients with vitiligo in tertiary health care centre, Kolar | Dr. Savana Waikhom, Dr. Hanumanthayya K Dr.Rajashekar.T.S, Dr.Suresh Kumar | Completed | Non Funded | - | - |
| 8 | A Prospective study to compare resurfacing of facial acne scars in adults using fractional CO2 Laser as monotherapy vs Fractional CO2 Laser with Topical Vitamin C Serum in a tertiary health care centre | Dr. Chandrika Nayyar, Dr. Rajashekar T.S,Dr.Suresh Kumar.K, Dr. Hanumanthayya K | Completed | Non Funded | - | - |
| 9 | A Prospective observational study of patient motivation for seeking Aesthetic facial rejuvenation procedure in a rural based tertiary health care centre | Dr. Chandrika Nayyar, Dr. Rajashekar T.S, Dr.Suresh Kumar.K Dr. Hanumanthayya K | Completed | Non Funded | - | - |
| 10 | Health Knowledge and Awareness, Attitude and Cosmetic Practices regarding the use of skin lightening creams amongst female undergraduates in Medical College in Kolar: A Cross Sectional Study. | Dr. Rajashekar T.S Dr.Nishi Nagaria, Dr.Suresh Kumar.K Dr. Hanumanthayya K | Completed | Non Funded | - | - |
| 11 | A comparative study of Fractional CO2 laser with topical triamcinolone acetonide versus intralesional triamcinolone acetonide in the treatment of Alopecia Areata | Dr.Harish Prasanna Dr.Rajashekar T.S, Dr.Suresh Kumar.K Dr. Hanumanthayya K | Completed | Funded | ICMR | Rs. 50,000/- |
| 12 | Association of clinical features , biological parameters and trichoscopic patterns in female pattern baldness – A Cross Sectional Study | Dr. Endela Meghna Reddy Dr. Rajashekar T.S, Dr.Suresh Kumar.K Dr. Hanumanthayya K | Completed | Non Funded | - | - |
| 13 | A Clinico epidemiological study of cutaneous manifestations over periorificial areas in adolescent girls. | Dr.T.R.Pavithra Dr. Hanumanthayya K,Dr.Rajashekar.T.S, | Completed | Non Funded | - | - |
| 14 | A Study on Dermatalogical Manifestations in Tribal community of Kolar District | Dr. Rajashekar T.S, Dr.Yerragangu Deepthi Chowdary, Dr.Suresh Kumar.K Dr. Hanumanthayya K | Completed | Non Funded | - | - |
| 15 | Type D personality, Anxiety Sensitivity and Disability in patients with Alopecia – A Cross sectional Controlled study | Dr. Madhu kiran Dr. Rajashekar T.S, Dr.Suresh Kumar.K Dr. Hanumanthayya K | Completed | Non Funded | - | - |
| 16 | Efficacy of Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser versus Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma versus Microneedling with Topical Aloe Vera Gel in the treatment of Striae Distensae | Dr. Sumedha Tirthani Dr.Rajashekar T S | Ongoing | Non Funded | - | - |
| 17 | A comparative study of Intralesional combined Digoxin and Furosemide vs Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative in the treatment of warts | Dr. M. Shivasaadhvi Dr.Rajashekar T S | Ongoing | Non Funded | - | |
| 18 | Cutaneous Manifestations in Gym Users: A clinicoepidemiological Study | Dr. M. Hariharasubramanian Dr.Rajashekar T S | Ongoing | Non Funded | - | - |
| 19 | Serum Apeline levels in Acanthosis Nigricans : A Cross Sectional Comparative Study | Dr.Jervin Chris Rohit Dr.Rajashekar T S | Ongoing | Non Funded | - | - |
| 20 | A Comparative Study Of Fractional Co2 Laser versus Ferulic Acid Sequential (12% & 8%) Peel In The Treatment Of Neck Acanthosis Nigricans | Dr.Akshata Yadav Dr.Rajashekar T S | Ongoing | Non Funded | - | - |
| 21 | A Randomised Control Study On Efficacy Of Topical Losartan Versus Topical Clobetasol For The Treatment Of Hypertrophic Scar And Keloid | Dr.Gunalakshmi Dr.Rajashekar T S | Ongoing | Non Funded | - | - |
PUBLICATIONS
| S.NO | Title of article | Name of journal | Year of publication | List of authors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Affection of Immune zones in leprosy - A clinico- epidemiological study. | Indian J Leprosy 2006;78(3):269-77. | 2006 | Rajashekar TS, Singh G, Okade R, Harish MR. |
| 2 | Study of salivary electrolytes in psoriasis | Indian J Dermatol 2006; 13(3): 192-3. | 2006 | Singh G, Rajashekar TS, Krishnamurthy, Sadath HN |
| 3 | Unusual facial melanosis in viral fever. | Indian J Dermatol 2007; 52(2): 116. | 2007 | Shivakumar V, Okade R, Rajkumar V, Rajashekar TS |
| 4 | Camisa disease: A rare variant of Vohwinkel’s syndrome | Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2008; 74:81 | 2008 | Rajashekar TS, Singh G, Naik CL, Okade R. |
| 5 | Recurrent Herpes zoster duplex symmetricus -in HIV infection. | Indian J Dermatol 2008; 53(1) :33-4. | 2008 | Rajashekar TS, Singh G, Shivakumar V. |
| 6 | Segmental vitiligo and twenty nail dystrophy: An unusual association . | Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2008; 74(6):661-2. | 2008 | Rajashekar TS, Singh G, Rajkumar V. |
| 7 | Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria. | Indian J Dermatol 2009; 54: S74-5. | 2009 | Naik CL, Singh G, Rajashekar TS, Okade R. |
| 8 | The reliability of Periodic acid- Schiff staining in the diagnosis of onychomycosis | Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2009; 75: 73. | 2009 | Singh G, Lavanya MS |
| 9 | Immune zones in leprosy | Indian J Dermatol 2009; 54: 206-10. | 2009 | Rajashekar TS, Singh G, Naik CL |
| 10 | Vitiligo ponctue: an unusual clinical presentation | J Clin Biomed Sci 2012;2:94-6 | 2011 | Rajashekar TS. |
| 11 | Generalised lichen nitidus treated with tacrolimus. | J Clin Biomed Sci 2012;2:94-6 | 2012 | Rajashekar TS, Okade R. |
| 12 | Irritant contact dermatitis secondary to accidental exposure of cyanide | Indian J Dermatol 2013; 58(2):162-3 | 2013 | Rajashekar TS, Okade R. |
| 13 | Cutaneous larva migrans: a case report. | Intl j health info med res. 2014; 4:32 -3. | 2014 | Rajesh G, raghavendra BN, rajashekar TS, Satish S |
| 14 | A postoperative case Of carcinoma erysipeloides arising from ductal carcinoma of the breast. | Indian Dermatol Online J 2015;6:443-4. | 2015 | Sathish S, Rajashekar TS, Raghavendra BN, Rajesh G. |
| 15 | Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms for phenytoin. | Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacology 2016(6):634-636. | 2016 | Swomy Chinaiyani Bhavana, Krishnaswamy, Sarala Narayana, Rajashekar Talari Srinnivas. |
| 16 | Imatinib mesylate induced lichenoid drug eruption masquerading as small plaque parapsoriasis | Int J Res Dermatol. 2018;4(2):262-264 | 2018 | Rajashekar TS, Shruthi Madhavi G, Suresh Kumar Kuppuswamy |
| 17 | Tatoo inoculated lupus vulgaris-hazards of body arts | J Dermatol Forecast. 2018;1(1);1-3 | 2018 | Rajashekhar TS. Jameema Corneli. Suresh Kumar K. Amulya Ramamurthy |
| 18 | Gigantic idiopathic scrotal calcinosis : a rare case report and review | Indian. J ClinExp Dermatol. 2018;4(1):66-8 | 2018 | Suresh Kumar K. Rajashekar TS Amulya Ramamurthy |
| 19 | Comparative study of intralesional BCG and PPD in the treatment of multiple cutaneous warts | Indian J ClinExpDermatol. 2018; 4(1):10-15 | 2018 | Rajashekar T.S, Amulya .R, Prasad K, Kumar S |
| 20 | Oral Mucosal Lesions In Geriatric Population : A South Indian Hospital Based Study | Indian J ClinExpDermatol. 2018; 4(1):10-15. | 2018 | JameemaCorneli Peter, Rajashekar TS, AzeemMohiyuddin SM, Suresh Kumar Kupuswamy |
| 21 | A clinico –etiological study of diaper area dermatoses in children | Int J Res Dermatol 2018;4:157-61 | 2018 | Bindushree R., Raghavendra B.N, Rajashekar T.S, Prasad KNV |
| 22 | A clinico-epidemiological study of melasma in men | J ClinSci Res 2018;7:19-23. | 2018 | Keerthi C, Rajashekar T.S., Madhusudhan M |
| 23 | A clinico-etiological evaluation of hair loss in rural Indian children – A cross sectional study | Indian J ClinExpDermatol 2018;4(2):132-136 | 2018 | Rajashekar T.S, Amulya .R, Prasad K, Kumar S |
| 24 | Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Microvessel Density in Psoriatic Skin Lesions | 21Indian Dermatol Online J. 2018 Nov-Dec; 9(6): 418– | 2018 | Priya T. Rajan, T. N. Suresh, and T. S. Rajashekar1 |
| 25 | Study of Dermatology Life Quality Index in patients with persisting and recurrent Dermatophytoses. | Int J Res Dermatol 2019;5:139-43. | 2019 | Rajashekar T.S, Nandigonnanavar S, Kuppuswamy SK, Madhavi SG. |
| 26 | Trichoscopic patterns of nonscarring alopecia's | Int J Trichol 2020;12:99-106 | 2020 | Govindarajulu SM, Srinivas RT, Kuppuswamy SK, Prem P |
| 27 | Information about sun exposure and protection of medical students in Kolar, awareness and behavior patterns | Turkderm - Turk Arch Dermatol Venereol 2020;54:124-31 | 2020 | Dr. ShruthiMadhavi, Dr. Rajashekar T.S, Dr. Suresh Kumar K, Dr. Priya Prem |
| 28 | A study on clinical patterns of cutaneous infections and infestations in school going children | Int J of scientific research. 2020;9(12):12-4 | 2020 | Ashraf A,Rajashekar TS,KNV Prasad,Rao S |
| 29 | Pigmented macules on hands and feet due to Secondary Syphilis | RGUHS J Medical Sciences. 2020;10(3):167-70 | 2020 | Dr. Rajashekar T.S , Dr. Suresh Kumar K, Dr. Sharanya Padma, Dr. Uday Kumar. S, Dr. Chandrika Nayyar, Dr. Hanumanthayya. K |
| 30 | A clinico-epidemiological study of facial dermatosis in adolescent girls attending a tertiary care centre | Int J of scientific research. 2021;10(7);22-23 | 2021 | Dr. Amulya, Dr. Rajashekar T.S |
| 31 | Prevalence and clinical spectrum of childhood leprosy in a tertiary care hospital in Kolar | Turk Arch Dermatol Venereol 2021;55:130-4 | 2021 | DR.GVL Naveena, Dr. Suresh Kumar K, Dr. Rajashekar T.S Hanumanthayya. K |
| 32 | A Pilot Study to assess the various dermatoses associated with usage of facial mask in COVID 19 Pandemic | Dermatol. Online J 2021;12(4):349-53 | 2021 | Dr.Nishi Nagaria, Dr.Uday Kumar S, Dr. Rajashekar T.S, Dr. Hanumanthayya. K, Dr. Suresh Kumar K, |
| 33 | Illness Perception and Quality of Life in Patients with Environmental Dermatoses: A Cross-sectional Study | J Clin Diagn Res. 2022; 16(1): 9-12 | 2022 | Waikhom S, Talari Srinivas R, Keloji H, Kuppuswamy S, Sonappa U, Nagaria N |
| 34 | Knowledge and attitudes towards vitiligo and psoriasis in students in a tertiary health care centre : A cross- sectional observational study the undergraduate medical | J Clin Diagn Res. 2022; 16(1): 9-12 | 2022 | Nayyar c, Talari Srinivas R, Keloji H, Kuppuswamy S, Waikhom S |
| 35 | A comparative study of effectiveness of cryothereapy with intralesional Triamcinolone VS Fractional CO2 laser with topical Betamethasone for the treatment of Keloids | Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery | 2022 | Dr.Nishi Nagaria, Dr.Rajashekar.T.S |
| 36 | Novel association between STAT3 Gene Variant and Vitiligo: A Case-Control Study | Indian Journal of Dermatology | 2022 | Vaibhav Venkatesh , Dr.Deena C Mendez , Dr. Rajashekar, Sharath Balakrishna |
| 37 | Association of selected variations in IL-6, IL-10 and IL-17A genes with vitiligo | Human Gene Journal | 2022 | Vaibhav Venkatesh , Dr.Deena C Mendez , Dr. Rajashekar, Sharath Balakrishna |
| 38 | Mystery of origin of syphilis | Journal of clinical and biomedical sciences | 2022 | Dr.Rajashekar.T.S Dr.Hanumanthayya, Dr.Suresh Kumar Dr. Harish Prasanna Dr. Madhukiran |
| 39 | The Association of Depression , lonliness and Internet addiction levels In male MBBS Students With Androgenetic Alopecia Male Pattern Baldness in a medical college in Kolar , India | Cureus jounal of medical sciences | 2023 | Dr.Harish Prasanna, Dr.Rajashekar.T.S Dr.Suresh Kumar Dr Madhu kiran Dr. Meghna Reddy |
| 40 | A Comparative study of Intralesional Acyclovir vs Immunotherapy for treatment of Viral warts. | Cureus jounal of medical sciences | 2023 | Dr.Rajashekar.T.S Dr.Suresh Kumar Dr. Meghna Reddy |
| 41 | A Comparative study of Topical Procapil with Platelet- rich plasma therapy versus Topical Redensyl, saw palmetto, and Biotin with Platelet-rich plasma therapy in the treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia. | Cureus jounal of medical sciences | 2023 | DR.Meghana, Dr.Rajashekar.T.S Dr.Suresh Kumar, Dr.Harish Prasanna |
| 42 | Study of cutaneous manifestations in Alcohol dependence syndrome patients in a rural Tertiary care center in india. | Addiction and health.2023; 15:45- 52 | 2023 | Dr.Rajashekar.T.S, Dr.sneha |
| 43 | Dermatology photo quiz 1- contact Dermatitis | Journal of clinical and biomedical sciences. | 2023 | Dr.Rajashekar.T.S Dr.Suresh Kumar Dr.Harish Prasanna Dr.Hanumanthayya.k, Dr. Sumedha.T |
| 44 | Dermatology photo quiz 2- Chancroid | Journal of clinical and biomedical sciences. | 2023 | Dr.Rajashekar.T.S Dr.Suresh Kumar Dr.Hanumanthayya.k, Dr. Anjana G |
| 45 | A Cross sectional study of clinical manifestations and Dermoscopic findings in Palmoplanatar keratoderma. | Gradiva Review journal | 2023 | Dr.Deepthi Chowdary, Dr.Rajashekar.T.S Dr.Suresh Kumar Dr.Hanumanthayya.K |
| 46 | A Cross sectional study of Liver Fibrosis in Psoriatic patients using Ultrasound Shear wave Elastography | Gradiva Review journal | 2023 | Dr.Madhu Kiran.C Dr. Hanumanthayya K Dr. Rajashekar |
| 47 | A Cross sectional study on Quality of life and cost of illness in patients of Hand Dermatitis | Cureus jounal of medical sciences | 2023 | Dr.Deepthi Chowdary, Dr.Rajashekar.T.S Dr.Suresh Kumar |
| 48 | Clinico-epidemiological Study of Cutaneous and Systemic Co- morbidities of Seborrhoeic Dermatitis in females of adolescent and adulthood | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research | 2023 | Dr.Rajashekar.T.S Dr.Suresh Kumar Dr. Meghna Reddy |