Meet Dr. K. C. Nischal

MBBS, MD - Dermatology
Medical Director
Clinical & Aesthetic Dermatologist
20⁺ Years Experience

Dr. K. C. Nischal is as astute Dermatologist with humble background. Dr. Nischal started his medical career on merit at Mysore Medical College, Mysuru which is a premier medical school and the first to be established in Karnataka by Sri Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV in 1924. On the basis of good ranking achieved at All India Medical Entrance test, Dr. Nischal secured a Post graduate course in Dermatology to the prestigious Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai in 2002. Being a dedicated and hard working student, he was liked by his teachers, mentors and fellow residents. He stayed back after his post-graduation and worked as a Clinical Research Assistant at Seth GS Medical College. His presentation at conference won the Manu Patel Award. Based on his excellent academics and publications, he was awarded Stiftung Dermatologikum, a fully sponsored Fellowship to pursue further Dermatology Knowledge and Skills at Dermatologikum Hamburg, Germany.

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He was mentored by Prof (Dr) Volker Steinkraus and Dr. Almut Böer-Auer at Dermatologikum. He was introduced to Aesthetic Dermatology by Dr. Welf Prager, a Plastic Surgeon at Dermatologikum. Many publications and chapters in text books were accomplished due to the intense training and hard work. He is Editorial Board Member and Reviewer of various Dermatological and Dermatosurgical journals.

Dr. Nischal moved back to Bengaluru in 2006. Being passionate about teaching and training, Dr. Nischal joined Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences as an Assistant Professor in Dermatology Department. His publications and other academic feats secured him timely promotion as an Associate Professor. His Dermatology knowledge and practice became complete by working and serving Kaya Skin Clinics, a chain of Aesthetic Dermatology Clinics as a Medical Advisor and Senior Consultant. He handled clinics at Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Vizag for about 12 years! He was involved in training junior Dermatologists, treating challenging aesthetic cases and catering to his own clientele!!

Along with Dr. Urmila, Nirmal Skin and Hair Clinic was established in 2008. The new Dermatology practice started as a small humble centre at Vijayanagar, Bengaluru. Clinical Dermatology, Aesthetic Dermatology and Dermatopathology practice by Drs. Nischal and Urmila Nischal led to its expansion from 180 sft clinic to 1500 sft clinic within 5 years. Bigger premises saw the introduction of various laser technologies and other aesthetic procedures in routine Dermatology practice. He is actively involved with Bangalore Dermatology Society, Indian Association of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology and Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India. In recognition of his services to Dermatology and the Dermatology association, he was awarded Young Dermatologist Award in 2016.

In 2021, Dr. Nischal, ably supported by Dr. Urmila expanded their clinic to sprawling, State of Art Aesthetic and Clinical Dermatology centre of 7500 sft in Vijayanagar, Bengaluru. Courteous nature, dedication, quest for learning and commitment to train has made Dr. Nischal deliver the best treatment and solutions to his patients and clients alike!!

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Experience

20⁺ Years Experience
Dermatologist, Aesthetic Dermatologist, Cosmetologist.
Resident at Department of Dermatology
At Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital 3 yrs (February 2002- July 2005).
Registrar at Department of Dermatology
at Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital 6 months (Aug 2005- Jan 2006).
Clinical Research Officer
Department of Dermatology at Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital 6 months (February 2006 - July 2006).
Assistant Professor and In-charge
Head of Department at P.E.S. Institute of Medical Science & Research, Kuppam 5 months (September 2006 – January 2007).
Assistant Professor
at Adichunchangiri Institute of Medical Sciences 4 years 3 months (13th February 2007 – 15th May 2011.
Consultant Dermatologist
at Kaya Skin Clinic, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore 2 yrs 6 months (May 2007 – November 2009).
Consultant Dermatologist
at Nirmal Skin & Hair Clinic Bangalore, October 2007 – Present.
Senior Consultant Dermatologist
at Kaya Skin Clinic, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore 2 yrs 1 month (December 2009 – January 2012).
Associate Professor
at Adichunchangiri Institute of Medical Sciences 1 year (16th May 2011 – May 2012).
Associate Manager
at Kaya Skin Clinics, Bangalore 6 yrs 11 months (January 2012 – Dec 2018).

Why Patients Choose Dr. K. C. Nischal

Fellowship in Dermatology, Dermatologikum, Hamburg, Germany.
International Fellow American Academy of Dermatology.
He also won the Young Dermatologist Award 2016 awarded by Indian Association of Dermatologist, Venereologist & Leprologists, Karnataka.
Dr. Nischal has mastered the technique of relaxation of lines, non-surgical facial recontouring and facial rejuvenation with fillers. He delights in working with patients to achieve the results they desire.
He is awarded with the prestigious Dr. Manu Patel Memorial award for Best poster presentation for “Is Reiter`s disease an infection induced variant of psoriasis” at 32nd National conference of IADVL held at Mumbai in Jan 2005.
Best Thesis Award for thesis titled “A study of Diabetic dermopathy: A clinical, dermatoscopy and histopathological correlation” awarded by Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists.

Awards

Dr. Manu Patel Memorial award for Best poster presentation for “Is Reiter`s disease an infection induced variant of psoriasis” at 32nd National conference of IADVL held at Mumbai in Jan 2005.
Best Thesis Award for thesis titled “A study of Diabetic dermopathy: A clinical, dermatoscopy and histopathological correlation” awarded by Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists during the 34th National Conference of IADVL held at Hyderabad in February, 2006.
Young Dermatologist Award – 2016 awarded by Indian Association of Dermatologist, Venereologist and Leprologists, Karnataka branch

Achievements

Scholarship awarded by Stiftung, Dermatologikum for Fellowship at Dermatologikum, Hamburg, Germany.
Biography included in Marquis Who’s Who in the World 2007 edition.
Formerly, Deputy Editor, Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, India (Jun 2009-Dec 2010).
Formerly, Assistant Editor, Journal of Cutaneous & Aesthetic Surgery, India (Jan 2008-Dec 2010).
Formerly, Contributing Editor, Dermatopathology: Practical and Conceptual, USA.
Formerly, Assistant Editor, Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, India (2005 & 2006).
Editorial Board Member, Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology since Dec 2013 till date.

Publications

Nischal KC, Sachdev D, Kharkar V, Mahajan S. Juvenile hyaline fibromatosis. A case report. J Postgrad Med 2004;50:125-126.
Nischal KC, Uday Khopkar. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. What`s New in Dermatology, STDs and Leprosy 2004;40:19-22.
Pande SY, Nischal KC, Mahajan S. Safety of dermatologic agents in lactation. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2004;70:190-93.
Chopra S, Sharma V, Nischal KC, Khopkar U, Baisane C, Amare (Kadam). Darier's disease following radiotherapy for carcinoma of cervix. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2004;70:300-303.
Nischal KC, Khopkar U, Saple DG. Improving adherence to antiretroviral therapy. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2005;71:316-320.
K. C. Nischal, Almut Böer. What is your diagnosis? Dermatopathology: Practical and Conceptual 2005;11(1).
K. C. Nischal, Almut Böer. Understanding "livedo vasculitis": Part I-A glossary, in historical perspective, of terms related to "livedo" and "livedo vasculitis". Dermatopathology: Practical and Conceptual July - September 2005;11(3).
K. C. Nischal, Uday Khopkar. Dermoscope. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2005;71:300-303.
K. C. Nischal, Almut Böer. Understanding “livedo vasculitis” : Part II—Findings morphologic in “livedo vasculitis” Dermatopathology: Practical and Conceptual April - June 2006;12(2).
K. C. Nischal, Almut Böer. Understanding "livedo vasculitis": Part III—Considerations about etiology and pathogenesis. Dermatopathology: Practical and Conceptual October - December 2006;12(4).

Books Authored/Co-Authored

Rendered Guest Lectures At

Faculty at CMEs & Workshops

Co-authored book titled “Handbook of Dermatological Drug Therapy”, Reed Elsevier Publishers Ltd, New Delhi.
SL Wadhwa, Uday Khopkar, KC Nischal. Hair and scalp disorders. In: RG Valia, Ameet R. Valia, editors. IADVL Textbook of Dermatology. 3rd edition. Mumbai: Bhalani Publishers; 2008. p. 864-948.
Nischal KC, Uday Khopkar. Dermoscope. In: Uday Khopkar, editor. IADVL Handbook for Dermatology Residents. Mumbai: IADVL Publications; 2008. p. 98- 102.
Nischal KC, Amee Daxini. Fillers. In: Satish DA, SC Rajendran, Venkataram Mysore, Dinker Rai, Nischal KC, Nandini AS, editors et al. Scientific workshop book on Dermatosurgery, Aesthetics and Lasers. Bangalore: SV Printers; 2009. p. 90-94.
Nischal KC, Anitha Raghunath, BN Shashikumar, Anirudha Gulanikar. Skin Basic Aspects. In: Mysore Venkataram, editor. ACS(I) Textbook on Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery. New Delhi; Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P ltd); 2012. p. 3-9.
Nischal KC, Anitha Raghunath, Mysore Venkataram. Local Anesthesia. Mysore Venkataram, editor. In: Mysore Venkataram, editor. ACS(I) Textbook on Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery. New Delhi; Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P ltd); 2012. p. 153-176.
KC Nischal, Uday Khopkar. Principles and Techniques of Dermoscopy and Videodermoscopy. In: Uday Khopkar, editor. Dermoscopy and Trichoscopy in diseases of the brown skin - Atlas and short text. New Delhi; Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P ltd); 2012. p. 1-9.
Shekar S Haldar, KC Nischal, Uday Khopkar. Dermoscopy: Applications and patterns in disease of brown skin. In: Uday Khopkar, editor. Dermoscopy and Trichoscopy in diseases of the brown skin - Atlas and short text.New Delhi; Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P ltd); 2012. p. 10-37.
KC Nischal, Shekar S Haldar, Uday S Khopkar. Benign pigmented lesions of the skin. In: Uday Khopkar, editor. Dermoscopy and Trichoscopy in diseases of the brown skin - Atlas and short text. New Delhi; Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P ltd); 2012. p. 218-231.
KC Nischal, Urmila Nischal. Hirsutism. In: S Sacchidanand, Savitha AS, Lakshmi DV, editor. Hair and Hair Disorders: Diagnosis and Management. Bangalore; Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P ltd); 2014. p.

Presentations at
National Conferences

Presented paper titled “Mycosis fungoides, a great imitator” at 32nd National conference of IADVL held at Mumbai in Jan 2004.
Presented Award paper titled “Diabetic Dermopathy: A clinical, dermoscopic and histological correlation” at 33rd National conference of IADVL held at New Delhi in January 2005.
Presented paper titled “Pityriasis lichenoides chroncia: A reappraisal with clinical and histopathological correlation” in Young Dermatologist’s Forum at 34th National conference of IADVL held at Hyderabad in February 2006
Presented paper titled “Pilomatrixoma resembling sebaceous cyst: A report of two cases” at the Dermazone South 2010, XVI South Zone Conference of IADVL held at Mysore from 13th – 15th August, 2010.

Poster Presentations at National Conferences

Poster titled “Juvenile hyaline fibromatosis” at 31st National conference of Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists held at Kolkota in Jan 2003.
Poster titled “Darier`s disease” at 31st National conference of Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists held at Kolkota in Jan 2003.
Poster titled “Chromhidrosis: It`s implications to patients, clinicians & industry” at Annual General Body meeting of IADVL ,2004 held at Nashik.
Poster titled “Colocalization of verrucous epidermal nevus and vitiligo or depigmented verrucous epidermal nevus?” at CUTICON 2007, the 71st Annual Conference of IADVL Karnataka-Tamil Nadu Branch held at Kodaikanal on 12th - 13th May, 2007.
Poster titled “Colocalization of verrucous epidermal nevus and vitiligo or depigmented verrucous epidermal nevus?” at Dermacon 2008 36th National Conference of Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists held at Chandigarh in January 2008.
Poster titled “Study of a giant congenital melanocytic nevus over 11 years: Insights into evolution and associated unusual features” at Dermacon 2009 37th National Conference of Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists held at Bangalore from 6th – 10th January, 2009.
Poster titled “Livedo reticularis, an unusual presentation of ANCA negative Limited cutaneous Wegener’s granulomatosis” at the annual 38th National conference of Indian Association of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology held at Lucknow in January 2010.
“Pilomatricoma resembling sebaceous cyst: A report of two cases” presented at DERMACON 2011 39th National conference of Indian Association of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology held at Gurgaon 3rd – 6th Februaury 2011.
Poster titled “Diabetic Dermopathy: A clinical, histological and dermoscopic study” presented National CME on Dermatoscopy held at Mumbai on 8th January, 2012.