TNPSC Dermatology Syllabus

Dermatology - M.D - (Code - 124)
Paper I
Paper II


Paper - I

Anatomy
Embryoloy
Light microscopic and ultrastructure of Epidermis, Dermis, Appendages and Subcutis.
Blood and Nerve Supply.


Physiology
Sweat Secretion
Thermo regulation
Hair growth
Percutaneous absorbption
Sensory Function
Growth cycle


Bio Chemistry
Keratin and Keratinisation
Connective Tissue - Collagen , Reticulin, Elastin, Ground Substance
Melanin and pigmentation
Metabolism - Prostaglandins, AMP, GMP, Enzymes
Lipid metabolism

Pathology
Basic Pathological Patterns in Dermatology
Histochemical Stains in Dermatology
Immuno fluroscence
Immuno histo chemical markers
DNA typing & probing.

Bacteriology
Fundamentals of Cutaneous flora

Mycology
Dermatophytes
Deep Mycosis

Virology
Structure of viruses
Diagonostic procedures of viral infections

Parasitology
Insects
Mites
Nematodes

Pharmacology
Corticosteriods
Antihistamines
Antibiotics
Antimitotics
Dermatologic formulations
Emulsions
Lotions
Ointments
Creams
Paste
Powders

Social aspects of Dermatology in relation to Psychological aspects of Cutaneous Diseases.


Paper - II

Genetics and Genodermatoses
Eczemas and occupational Dermatoses


Infections
Bacterial
General,
Mycobacterial
Viral Diseases
Tryponemal Diseases
Mycology
Superficial
Deep Mycoses
Infestation


Bullous Disorders
Congenital
Acquired
Auto-immune
Drug Reactions


Papulo Squamous and Pigmentary disorders
Papulo Squamous
Psoriasis
Lichen Planus and Lichenoid Dermatoses
Parapsoriasis
Pityriasis Rosea
Pigmentary Disorders
Hyperpigmentation
Hypopigmentation
Depgimentation

Connective Tissue Disorders and Vascular Disorders
Connective Tissue Disorders
Lupus Erythematosus
Scleroderma
Dermatomyositis
Rheumatoid Diseases
Vascular Disorder
Vasculitis
Purpura
Vascular Tumors

Disorders of Nutrition and Metabolism
Vitamins
Minerals
Amino Acids
Diabetes
Lipid and Lipid Storage Disorders
Glycogen Storage Disorders

Disorders of Appendages
Hair
Nail
Sebaceous Glands
Eccrine and Apocrine glands

Cutaneous Neoplasms
Benign
Malignant
Therapy
Topical
Systemic
Physical
Photo theraphy
Electro Surgery
Cryo Surgery
Laser Therapy
Dermato Surgery
Vitiligo Surgery
Lipo Suction
Hair Transplantation