Dr. Vishalakshi Viswanath

Qualifications:

• MBBS
• MD (Dermatology)

Experience:

• More than 30  years of experience

Area of Interests:

• Clinical Dermatology, Autoimmune Diseases, Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Education
• Psoriasis, Acne, Pigmentary disorders, Connective Tissue diseases

Research and Publications:

• Vishwanath T, Viswanath V, Joshi R. Asymptomatic Papules on the Scrotum in a Middle-Aged Male. Indian Dermatology Online Journal. 2024 Jan 1;15(2):360–2.
• Vishwanath T, Satish Udare, Rajput S, Viswanath V. Dermoscopy guided thermolysis—A modification to improve ease of procedure. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology [Internet]. 2022 Dec 27 [cited 2024 Aug 21];22(4):1422–3.
• Viswanath V, Joshi P, Mayuri Dhakne, Dhiraj Dhoot, Namrata Mahadkar, Hanmant Barkate. Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Apremilast in the Management of Lichen Planus. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. 2022 Dec 1;Volume 15:2593–600.
• Parasramani SG, Vishwanath V, Ghia D, Gandhi MR, Dhoot D, Barkate H. Prospective, Open-Label, Multi-Centre, Randomized Study to Compare the Effectiveness, Safety, and Tolerability of LulicanTM Shampoo Versus Ketoconazole Shampoo in Indian Adult Patients With Mild to Moderate Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis (LEAD Study). Cureus. 2022 Nov 30;
• Viswanath V, Joshi P, Prakash Lawate, Dakshata Tare, Dhiraj Dhoot, Namrata Mahadkar, et al. An Open-Label, Randomized, Prospective, Comparative, Three-Arm Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Apremilast with Three Different Titration Methods in Patients with Chronic Plaque Psoriasis in India. Psoriasis Targets and Therapy. 2022 Apr 1;Volume 12:53–61.
• Vishwanath T, Viswanath V, Joshi P, Patil S, Mayuri Dhakne. Optimizing full face subcision by means of a three‐way connector and local anesthetic‐filled syringe. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2022 May 16;21(10):5293–4.
• Tare DA, Viswanath V, Pai KS, Samel DR. A Quality of Life Study in Patients with Leprosy Using DLQI and WHOQOL-BREF Questionnaires. Indian journal of dermatology [Internet]. 2021 [cited 2023 Feb 26];66(5):574. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8751691/
• Viswanath V, Dakshata Tare, Patil PC. Successful use of intravenous and intralesional rituximab in paraneoplastic pemphigus with Castleman’s disease. International Journal of Dermatology. 2021 Mar 15;60(9).
• Viswanath V, Gupte JD, Prabhu N, Gour NL. Multiple Koenen Tumors, a Rare Entity: Combination Treatment with 1% Topical Sirolimus Electrofulguration and Excision. Skin appendage disorders. 2020 Dec 16;7(1):66–70.
• Chandak S, Viswanath V. Clinical and Dermoscopic Spectrum: Novel Findings in Interesting Cases. Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology. 2021;22(1):48.