Brief Profile
Dr. Tanuja R. Gowda is a dedicated and compassionate Dermatologist and Cosmetologist with over five years of clinical experience in diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of skin, hair, and nail disorders. She is particularly skilled in dermoscopy and videodermoscopy, enabling accurate evaluation of complex dermatoses and pigmentary conditions.
Her practice integrates medical dermatology, procedural dermatology, and aesthetic treatments with a strong emphasis on evidence-based care and patient education. Academically inclined, Dr. Tanuja has multiple national and international publications and conference presentations to her credit. She is a recipient of the Best Dissertation Award (IADVL Karnataka Chapter) and is known for her meticulous clinical approach and ethical practice.
Education
- MBBS – Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences
- MD (General Medicine) – S. Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot
Expertise
- Medical Dermatology – Skin, Hair & Nail Disorders
- Dermoscopy & Videodermoscopy
- Wart, Skin Tag, Mole & DPN Removal
- Vitiligo Surgery & Scar Revision
- Skin Biopsy & Excision
- PRP Therapy
- Chemical Peels & Microdermabrasion
- Laser Treatments & Tattoo Removal
- Botox & Aesthetic Procedures
Academic Work & Research
Thesis
- Nailfold Capillaroscopy in Leprosy Patients – A Hospital-Based Case Series Study
Ongoing Research
- Successful treatment of trichotillomania with N-Acetyl Cysteine: A trichoscopic assessment
Publications (Selected)
- Anagen Effluvium due to Azathioprine – International Journal of Dermatology & Venereology
- Dermoscopy of Cirsoid Aneurysm in Skin of Color – The Aestheticians Journal
- Videodermoscopic Assessment of Capillaroscopic Pattern in Hansen’s Disease – Indian Journal of Leprosy
- Progressive Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis – International Journal of Research in Dermatology
- Book Chapter: Inflammatory Nail Conditions – Clinical & Dermoscopic Atlas of Non-Neoplastic Dermatoses
Conference Presentations & Papers
- DERMACON 2021 – Capillaroscopic patterns in Hansen’s disease
- MIDCUTICON KN 2021 – Pigmented purpuric dermatosis
- RESICUTICON KN 2022 – Drug-resistant MB leprosy case report
- CUTICON 2024 | AAD 2024
- National Dermatology CME – AFMC Pune
Certifications & Awards
- Best Dissertation Award – IADVL Karnataka Chapter (2023–24)
- Basic Course in Biomedical Research – NMC (2021)
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