Dr Kailash Mahar
About Me
Dr Kailash Mahar
MD
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
TOXIC EPIDERMAL NECROLYSIS (TEN)
TEN is a rare but life-threatening severe cutaneous adverse reaction characterized by widespread epidermal necrosis leading to large areas of skin detachment resembling burns. Immediate medical emergency intervention is required.
ACUTE BULLOUS IMPETIGO
Bullous impetigo is a highly contagious superficial bacterial infection predominantly affecting children but also adults. It presents as fragile blisters filled with yellow fluid that rupture easily leaving erosions.
- Main features & cause:Smooth-edged bullae that break leaving moist red sores frequently caused by Staphylococcus aureus producing exfoliative toxins;
- Differentiation & diagnosis steps:A clinical diagnosis supported by Gram stain/culture of lesions assists targeted therapy;
ACUTE CONTACT DERMATITIS
This inflammatory skin reaction occurs shortly after exposure to irritants or allergens and manifests with redness, itching, and sometimes blistering. It's common in individuals exposed to chemicals or plants.
- Causative factors & symptoms: Direct skin contact with offending substances leads to erythema, edema, pruritus, possibly vesicles;
- Differential diagnosis & detection: Identified via patient history and physical exam; patch testing may determine specific allergens;
- Treatment strategy: Removal of irritant/allergen essential; topical corticosteroids reduce inflammation while emollients soothe the skin;
- User expectations during recovery: Symptom resolution typically occurs within weeks if triggers are avoided;
Avoidance combined with appropriate topical therapies significantly accelerates healing while preventing chronic changes in acute contact dermatitis cases.
HERPES ZOSTER (SHINGLES)
Herpes zoster results from reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus causing painful blistering rash along nerve distributions. It primarily affects adults and older individuals with compromised immunity.
- Signs and causes: Localized burning pain followed by grouped vesicular eruptions on an erythematous base along a dermatome;
- Diagnostic features: Clinical presentation is characteristic; PCR testing can confirm diagnosis in atypical cases;
- Treatment methods: Early antiviral therapy reduces severity and duration; analgesics manage pain; corticosteroids used selectively;
- Expected course: Rash crusts over 7-10 days; postherpetic neuralgia may persist requiring further pain management strategies;
This condition demands prompt attention to minimize complications such as prolonged nerve pain or secondary infections.
ERYSIPELAS
Erysipelas is a bacterial skin infection characterized by a bright red, swollen, and painful rash often accompanied by systemic symptoms like fever. It involves the upper dermis and superficial lymphatics.
- Symptoms/causes: Sudden red raised patches with clear edges, warmth, tenderness; commonly caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria entering through skin breaks.
- Diagnosis: Clinical examination supported by elevated inflammatory markers; cultures rarely needed unless abscess suspected.
- Treatment approach: Prompt antibiotic therapy targeting streptococci; elevation of affected limb reduces swelling.
- What to expect: Improvement usually within 48-72 hours after starting treatment; complications rare if treated early but can include abscesses or cellulitis extension.
Timely medical intervention leads to favorable outcomes with minimal risk of serious complications in erysipelas cases.
ACUTE URTICARIA
Acute urticaria is a sudden outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or plaques on the skin that appear abruptly and can cause intense itching. It typically lasts less than six weeks and can be triggered by allergic reactions or other stimuli.
- Symptoms and causes: Rapid onset of hives, itching, sometimes swelling; often caused by allergens like foods, medications, infections, or insect stings.
- Diagnosis: Primarily clinical based on history and appearance; detailed allergy history is important to identify potential triggers.
- Treatment options: Antihistamines are first-line; corticosteroids may be used for severe cases; avoidance of known triggers is crucial.
- Management advice: Monitor symptom progression; acute urticaria usually resolves without complications but recurrent episodes may need further evaluation.
This condition generally improves rapidly with appropriate treatment and trigger avoidance, ensuring relief from discomfort and preventing recurrence.