Today, in this world full of toxic air, we all are worried about our health. But, why do we always ignore the health of our skin and nails. Although, we are not even aware of the doctors who have specialization in Skin and Nails Care. These skin doctors are termed as ‘Dermatologist’. Often, people get confused that dermatologists are only limited to skin but they are also specialized in skin, nail, hair, scalp and other related diseases.

Pravesh Patel is here with the most useful information related to all the career options and professions that each student should know about. Not only it guides you towards a brighter future but it helps you to choose the best suitable career path for you. In this blog, we will discuss the procedure to become a Dermatologist and what are the courses to become a Dermatologist in India.

Who is a Dermatologist?

Basically, a Dermatologist usually deals with all the problems and diseases concerning skin, hair, nail, and scalp. There are various different treatment methods adopted by Dermatologists to cure diseases related to specific parts of the human body. If you are looking for career scopes in Dermatology then, it includes hair transplantation, hair removal using laser technology or by systematic therapy, allergy testing, cosmetic filler injections, phototherapy, laser therapy, etc. So, only qualified professionals can practice these methods for curing the patients.

Eligibility Criteria-

Students who want to continue their career as a dermatologist are required to fulfill some eligibility requirements:

• A candidate should have passed class 12th with science stream (minimum 50%).
• Then, students should qualify for the common entrance test to take admission to a dermatology course.
• Lastly, students should have passed their graduation with a minimum of 50% marks to get admission in Post-Graduation.

Courses to become a Dermatologist

There are many courses available in the field of dermatology. A list of these courses is given below:

Certificate courses in Dermatology

• Eligibility- Higher Secondary
• Course Duration: 6 to 12 months

Diploma Courses in Dermatology

• Eligibility: Passed Class 12th with Science stream
• Course Duration: 2 years

Post-Graduate Diploma

• Eligibility: Bachelors degree in Medicine
• Course Duration: 2 years

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in Dermatology

• Eligibility: MBBS
• Course Duration: 3 years

So, these are the courses available in the field of medicine if you want to become a Dermatologist in the future. You can opt for any of these courses after passing 12th class. With this, you will be eligible to practice as a dermatologist for your patients. In this way, you can make a good career in dermatology in future.