Research Activities

• An observational study on restoration of pigmentation by Follicular unit extract transplant versus transected follicular unit extract transplant in vitiligo – Dr Rachita Dhurat, Dr Suraj Uday Pai(ONGOING)
• An Observational study on results of Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) in the treatment of warts- Dr Rachita Dhurat, Dr Dhanraj Gitte (ONGOING)
• A split face observational comparative study on the results of topical 2% hydroquinone with microneedling versus topical 2% hydroquinone alone in the treatment alone- Dr Smita Ghate, Dr Maanasa M (ONGOING)
• Validating the existing deermoscopic findings for lesional stability of vitiligo patches- Dr Chitra Kamath (ONGOING)
• Study of clinical, histopathology and biochemical markers in cutaneous small vessel vasculitis_ Dr Maruti Jarag (ONGOING)
• An observational study to compare the results of intralesional injection of combination of hyaluronidase, 5 Fluoro-uracil and triamcinolone versus 5 Fluoro-uracil and triamcinolone alone in the treatment of Hypertrophic scar (ONGOING)
  
  

Completed Projects

1. A multicenter, double blind, randomized withdrawal extension study of subcutaneous secukinumab in prefilled syringes to demonstrate long-term efficacy, safety and tolerability up to 2 years in subjects with moderate to severe chronic plaque-type psoriasis completing preceding psoriasis phase III studies with secukinumab - Dr. R. S. Dhurat
2. A Phase 3, Multicenter, three arm, randomized, randomized, double blind, active controlled, parallel study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Tretinoin (Microsphere) 0.04% and Clindamycin 1% combination gel in comparison to tretinoin 0.025% gel and Clindamycin 1% gel in the treatment of Acne Vulgaris- Dr. Rachita Dhurat
3. In vitro antibiotic susceptibility patterns of Propionibacterium acnes isolated from acne patients- Dr. Rachita Dhurat
4. A Prospective, Open-Label, Multicenter, Randomized, Active-Controlled Study to Compare the Efficacy of Alpecin Liquid Anti Hair Loss Treatment to Minoxidil 5% Solution in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia. – Dr. R. S. Dhurat
5. SULTA1(Minoxidil Sulfotransferase Enzyme Booster significantly improves response to topical minoxidil for hair regrowth- Dr R.S Dhurat, Dr sanober Daruwalla, Dr Suraj pai, Maja Kovacevic, Mc Coy, Jerry Shapiro, Rod Sinclair, Sergio Vano Galvan, Andy Goren
6. A Randomized double blind , multicentric parallel group, Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 55 spironolactone topical cream vs placebo in patients with acne vulgaris- Dr R.S Dhurat
7. The effect of microneedling on Sulfotransferase levels in Androgenetic alopecia- Dr. Rachita Dhurat, Dr. Aseem Sharma, Dr. Andy Goren
8. The effect of retinoids on Sulfotransferase levels – Dr. Rachita Dhurat, Dr Aseem Sharma , Dr Sandip Agrawal
9. Dermatoscopic evaluation of Periorbital hyperpigmentation – Dr Rachita Dhurat, Dr Sradda Naidu Kona -2020
10. An Observational study to compare the efficacy and safety of 1.25% with 2.5% of Triamcinolone acetonide given intralesionally in patchy alopecia areata – Dr Smita Ghate, Dr Chamle Sachin Madhavrao-2020
11. Comparative analytical cohort study of efficacy of melanocyte non culture transfer in vitiliginous patches using platelet rich plasma vs Dulbecco Modified Eagle’s medium as a nourishment medium- Dr.Rachita Dhurat, Dr.Ravina R.Surve-2020
12. A study of histopathology and CD3 immunohistochemistry in Alopecia Areata .– Dr. Rachita Dhurat, Dr. Richa Sharma-2019
13. An observational study on results of suction microblister grafting in Vitiligo. – Dr. Rachita Dhurat, Dr. Kiran Chahal-2019
14. A study of dermoscopic features in vascular and pigmented skin tumours.- Dr. Smita Ghate, Dr. Maryam Motiwala-2019
15. Utility of Follicular Unit Extraction as a treatment modality for Cicatricial Alopecia.- Dr. Rachita Dhurat, Dr. Smita Ghate, Dr. Sanober Daruwalla-2018
16. Detection of perifollicular inflammation and fibrosis in patients of Androgenetic – Dr Rachita Dhurat, Dr. Radha Mundhra-2018
17. Detection of early cases of hair loss in women presenting with diffuse hair loss.- Dr. Rachita Dhurat, Dr. Anuja Shirke-2018
18. Study of clinical and Histopathological correlation of patient with different spectrum of Leprosy. Dr Abhishek Gupta-2017
19. Clinical characteristics of patients with psoriasis and assessment of their epicardial fat thickness. Dr angela Nagpal -2017
20. Clinical spectrum of cutaneous adverse drug reactions. Dr Ankita Agrawal
21. Efficacy and safety of diphenylcyclopropenone alone and in combination with Derobin (1.15% Dithranol + 1.15% salicylic acid + 5.3% coal tar). Dr Sandeep Agrawal -2016
22. Patterns of Verhoeff Van Gieson staining in Primary Cicatricial alopecia- clue to diagnosis. Dr. Tejas Vishwanath -2016
23. Isolation of microbial agents of acne vulgaris and prevalence of antibiotic resistance among cases of papulopustular acne vulgaris .Dr Deepti Shukla-2016
24. Immunofluorescence antigen mapping in the diagnosis of hereditary epidermolysis bullosa. Dr Sheena Bansal-2016
25. Comparison of clinical examination, Ultrasonography, and electrophysiological studies to assess nerve involvement in leprosy. Dr Ashwini manjare.-2015
26. Utility of autoantibodies BP 230 and BP 180 antigens in patients of bullous pemphigoid . Dr Ganesh Avhad.-2015