Welcome To

Department of Dermatology BBH

        At Rawalpindi Medical University, our department stands at the forefront of skin health, blending cutting-edge medical care with advanced aesthetic solutions. We are dedicated to excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate training, equipping the next generation of dermatologists with the knowledge and skills to excel. Our robust programs FCPS, MD, Diploma in Dermatology, Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine and Certificate Courses, providing hands-on clinical experience, research opportunities, and specialized fellowships, fostering innovation and expertise. Key milestones include training residents, with ten already passing their fellowship exams to become consultants. We have built a strong postgraduate program with currently 10 residents in FCPS or MD tracks and 20 trainees in diploma programs, offering a robust academic schedule including topic presentations, journal clubs, mini-CEX, work-based Based and 360 Evaluations long and short cases under consultant supervision.

     Beyond education, we proudly offer comprehensive dermatological care and state-of-the-art aesthetic services to our community. From diagnosing and treating complex Skin conditions to providing advanced procedures such as laser therapy, chemical peeling, micro-needling, and more, our expert team delivers personalized care to meet every patient’s needs. We are offering round the clock services at Benazir Bhutto Hospital and Holy Family Hospital. On the patient care side, we have scaled up to handle 200-300 OPD patients daily and perform 20-30 free procedures a day including skin biopsy, cautery, phototherapy, carbon dioxide laser, chemical peeling, TCA application, PRP, micro-needling, intralesional injections, Mesotherapy , Botox, filler and laser re-surfacing, while maintaining a 60-80% IPD bed occupancy rate and setting up advanced facilities like a state-of-the-art microscope for Dermato-pathology.

    The international collaboration with Rutgers University USA, leadership of Dr.Babar K.Rao, Professor of Dermatology and Dermato-pathology has boosted research and global exposure, leading to numerous publications.

     Dr Abdul Quddus Butt and Dr Shawana Sharif have worked meticulously for the development of this department up to the mark. Additionally, the department is emerging as one of the well-known research center of the university and has contributed a number of publications to the current literature and ongoing number of research projects

Dr. Saadat Ahsan Advisory Board Member GP Partner,Southgates Medical Centre, Kings' Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Dr. Shawana Sharif

Head of Department

Vision

Our aim is to become a Globally Recognized leaders in Dermatology and Aesthetic Medical education and patient care services of Pakistan

Vision

Our aim is to become a Globally Recognized leaders in Dermatology and Aesthetic Medical education and patient care services of Pakistan

Mission

To expand our evidence based knowledge and relieve human suffering related to skin disorders through creative research and outstanding innovative patient care and achieve excellence in education at local , national and international levels

Mission

To expand our evidence based knowledge and relieve human suffering related to skin disorders through creative research and outstanding innovative patient care and achieve excellence in education at local , national and international levels

Our Team

SrNameDesignationQualification
1Dr.Shawana SharifHOD Assisstant ProfessorMBBS, FCPS
2Dr.Zainab TariqSenior RegistrarMBBS, FCPS
3Dr Nousheen RandhawaConsultant DermatologistMBBS, MCPS
4Dr Babar RaoVisiting ProfessorProfessor of Dermatology Rutgers University, USA. (American board certified Dermatologist And Dermo-pathologist)
5Dr Zafar Iqbal Shaikh (Gen.Rtd)Visiting ProfessorEx-professor & HOD Dermatology MH Rawalpindi
6DR QUDOOS BUTTVisiting Consultant DermatologistEx HOD Dermatology Benazir Bhutto Hospital Rawalpindi

List of Researchers

FCPS

  • Dr Farwa Younis
  • Dr Mehrosh Shehbaz
  • Dr Waseem Abbas Khan
  • Dr Ghanwa Zahra
  • Dr Mehreen

MD

  • Dr Siraj ul haq
  • Dr Azka Butt
  • Dr.Bushra

Our Publications

Sr noProject TitleTrainee NameYear
1Comparison of efficacy of intralesional 10% Hypertonic Saline and Meglumine antimoniateDr Muhammad Tanveer Hussain2022
2Efficacy of 5% tranexemic Acid vs 3% Hydroquinone cream in melasmaDr Aneeza Saleem2024
3comparison of topical tretinoin vs salicylic acid peel in the treatment of post inflammatory hyper pigmentation.Dr Shama Benazir2024
4Comparison of Outcome of Ablative Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser (FCO2) and Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne ScarsDr Maryam Niazi2024
5Role of cross TCA in Ice-pick scarsDr Kinza Nasir2022
6Effectiveness of intradermal transamine in management of melasma.Dr Huma Arooj2022
7Clinical Spectrum of Patients Presenting in the Dermatology Outpatient Department at a tertiary care unit in RawalpindiDr. Aamir Saleem2021
8Can the long-term antibiotic treatment of acne have prolonged effects on the skin, gut and oral microbiomeDr. Shawana sharif(in collaboration with Rutgers University ,USA)2021
9Comparison of oral Doxycycline with topical 30% Salicylic Acid in treatment of acne vulgaris.Dr. Sikander2021
10Role of topical Timolol in patients with infantile haemangiomaDr Fariha2020
11Comparison between efficacy of minoxidil 5% topical spray vs. PRP in patients with androgenic alopeciaDr Asim Mehmood2021
12Role of topical 5% tranexemic acid in melasmaDr Nazia Akhtar2020
13Role of Spironolactone in AcneDr Anam2020
14Efficacy of continuous vs pulse dosing of terbinafine in toe nail onychomycosisDr Amir2021
15Treatment of Pediatric Alopecia Areata with AnthralinDr Zaeem2020
16Comparison of microneedling and Glycolic acid peel in treatment of acne scarDr Fatima2021
17Correlation of PASI with platlets,rdw,MPVDr Safina2019
18Correlation b/w disease severity and quality of life in patients with psoriasisDr Zainab2019
19Efficacy of intralesional Vit-D3 in wartsDr Uzma2019
20Comparison b/w oral Transamine with topicalDr Sadia2019
21Comparison of oral Fluconazole and terbinafine for p. versicolorDr Rabbiya2019
22Efficacy of 85% Lactic Acid in treatment of melanomaDr Nida Tanveer2018
23Oral minoxidil vs topical minoxidil for treatment of androgenetic alopeciaDr Azka Butt2025
24Comparison of liquid nitrogen cryotherapy vs 40% TCA in the treatment of plantar WartsDr Siraj Ul Haq2025
25Corelation Of SII index with PASI score in PsoriasisDr Mehrosh Shehbaz2025
26COVID-19 in a Dermatologist’s Clinic: A Case from Pakistan..Dr. Shawana SharifCereus Nov 2021
27Prevalence and Associated Risk Factor of COVID-19 and Impacts of Meteorological and Social Variables on Its Propagation in Punjab, Pakistan,Dr. Shawana SharifEarth Systems and Environment. July 2021
28A Comparison of Microneedling versus Glycolic Acid Chemical Peel for the Treatment of Acne Scarring.Dr. Shawana SharifJournal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology. 2022
29Platelet count, mean platelet volume, and red cell distribution width as markers for psoriasis severity.Dr. Shawana SharifJournal of Drugs in Dermatology. Feb 2022
30A Randomized Trial of Oral Tranexamic Acid With Fluocinolone-Based Triple Cream Versus Fluocinolone Based Triple Cream Alone for the Treatment of Melasma.Dr. Shawana SharifJournal of drugs in Dermatology. 2022
31Antralin’s Applicability in the treatment of Paediatric Alopecia Areata.Dr. Shawana SharifJournal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology. 2023
32Efficacy of Intralesional Vitamin D3 for Treatment of Verruca Vulgaris: A Randomized Control .Dr. Shawana SharifJournal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology. August 2023
33Topical Application of 0.5% Timolol Maleate Hydrogel for the Treatment of Superficial Infantile Hemangiomas.Dr. Shawana SharifJournal of drugs in Dermatology. June 2023
34Assessment of the Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid Solution 5% in the Treatment of Melasma in Patients of South Asian Descent.Dr. Shawana SharifCutis. 2023
35Comparing the Efficacy for Pulse versus Continuous Dose Terbinafine Therapy in Patients with Onychomycosis. Journal of drugs in dermatology. 2023Dr. Shawana SharifJournal of drugs in dermatology. 2023
36A Randomized Control Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma and 5% Topical Minoxidil for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia.Dr. Shawana SharifJournal of drugs in dermatology. 2023
37Efficacy of Combined Spironolactone and Topical Retinoids in South Asian Women with Acne.Dr. Shawana SharifClinics in Dermatology. 2024
38Correlation between quality of life and psoriasis severityDr Zainab TariqJournal of Pakistan association of dermatologists 2024
39Role of sclerotherapy in pyogenic granulomaDr Zainab tariqDermatologic surgery 2024
40Association of thyroid autoimmunity and chronic urticariaDr Zainab TariqJWMC 2024
41Comparison of efficacy of cryotherapy versus intralesional steroid in alopecia areataDr Zainab TariqJournal of drugs in Dermatology 2025

List of Events

  • Tele Aesthtic medicine Health :Workshop “Tips and Techniques of Mesotherapy and Microneedling”by Dr Iram Ashraf (Live from Germany) March10th 2025
  • Certifcate course of Aesthetic Medicine started from October 2024 –April 2025
  • Introduction to Botox and Facial Aesthetics Pre Conference workshop held on 12 December 2024
  • Introduction to Threads and Exosomes in Aesthetic medicine held on 15 December 2023

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