DR Udayveer Sing
About Me
DR Udayveer Sing
MBBS
Dermatologist
10 Years Experience
Biography
My Clinic
OPD Hours
| Monday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Friday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Saturday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Sunday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM |
Treatments
Specialised care and treatments offered
SEVERE ACNE VULGARIS
This form of acne involves extensive inflammatory lesions including nodules and cysts that can cause scarring if untreated. It often requires aggressive medical therapies under dermatologic guidance.
HERPES ZOSTER (SHINGLES)
The herpes zoster virus causes shingles through reactivation within nerve roots leading to a painful rash. Early intervention can significantly reduce pain duration and complications like postherpetic neuralgia.
- Description & Symptoms:Painful burning sensation followed by clustered vesicular eruptions typically localized along a single dermatome on one side of the body;
DRUG-INDUCED STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME
This is a life-threatening reaction affecting the skin and mucous membranes triggered by certain medications. Early diagnosis and emergency treatment are critical for survival.
- Causative Agents & Symptoms:Meds such as antibiotics, anticonvulsants cause widespread painful rash, blistering, fever, mucosal erosions leading to detachment of epidermis over significant body surface area.
- Diagnostic Measures:A combination of clinical signs assessment supported by skin biopsy helps confirm diagnosis rapidly in hospital settings.
- Treatment Strategies:Avoiding offending drugs immediately; intensive supportive care including wound management, fluid replacement in specialized burn units or ICU environments is essential;
BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID
Bullous pemphigoid is a rare autoimmune blistering disorder that predominantly affects older adults. It causes large fluid-filled blisters on areas prone to friction or pressure.
- Symptoms & Causes: Intense itching followed by tense blisters appearing mainly on abdomen, arms, or legs due to immune system attacking skin layers.
- How Diagnosis Is Made: Biopsy of affected skin with direct immunofluorescence testing confirms characteristic antibody deposits along the basement membrane zone.
- Treatment Modalities: Systemic corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents are central; topical steroids may be used in mild cases.
- Disease Course Expectations: Chronic condition requiring long-term management but most respond well with proper therapy reducing blister formation and symptoms.
This disorder requires close dermatological supervision for optimal control and prevention of secondary infections from ruptured blisters.
ERYTHEMA MULTIFORME
Erythema multiforme is an acute skin condition characterized by target-like lesions, often triggered by infections or medications. Its sudden onset requires timely attention to avoid complications.
- Symptoms and Triggers: Symmetrical red patches with distinctive rings or 'target' appearance primarily on hands and feet; often linked to herpes simplex virus or drug reactions.
- Diagnostic Approach: Clinical examination supported by medical history; occasionally skin biopsy confirms diagnosis in uncertain cases.
- Treatment Options: Removal of causative agents, antiviral therapy if relevant, supportive care including corticosteroids for inflammation control.
- What Patients Should Expect: Lesions typically resolve over 2-4 weeks but monitoring for progression to severe variants like Stevens-Johnson syndrome is critical.
A careful follow-up ensures recovery without serious sequelae in most patients affected by this condition.
ACUTE CONTACT DERMATITIS
Acute contact dermatitis is an inflammatory skin reaction caused by exposure to irritants or allergens. It commonly presents suddenly and can cause significant discomfort if untreated.
- Causes/Symptoms: Redness, itching, swelling, and blistering at the site of contact, often with a clear history of exposure to substances like chemicals, plants, or metals.
- Diagnosis: Primarily clinical by evaluating rash patterns and patient history; patch testing may be conducted to identify specific allergens.
- Treatment: Avoidance of the offending agent, topical corticosteroids to reduce inflammation, and oral antihistamines for itch relief are typical first-line measures.
- Management: Severe cases might require systemic corticosteroids; skin care routines and barrier protection help prevent recurrence.
The prognosis is generally good once the irritant is removed and appropriate treatment initiated. Prompt recognition can minimize skin damage and discomfort.