Where does Dr Priyanka practise in Bangalore?
Dr Priyanka is the Founder and Chief Dermatologist at Riva Skin, Hair and Aesthetics on Hennur Main Road, Bengaluru 560043.
Dermatologist in Hennur, Bangalore
Dr Priyanka K
MBBS · MD DVL · DNB Dermatology · MRCP SCE Dermatology
Founder and Chief Dermatologist at Riva Skin, Hair and Aesthetics, with experience spanning clinical dermatology, pigmentary disorders, acne, procedural care, lasers, hair concerns and evidence-led aesthetic dermatology.
01 - Profile
Clinical practice informed by research.
Dr Priyanka completed her postgraduate dermatology training at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. She also holds DNB Dermatology and the MRCP SCE Dermatology specialty certificate from the Royal College of Physicians, UK.
Her career includes senior-residency experience, consultant dermatology practice and leadership of Riva Skin, Hair and Aesthetics. Her research portfolio covers vitiligo, psoriasis, acne, inflammatory skin disease, diagnostic techniques and emerging dermatology treatments.
02 - Background
Education and clinical experience.
Training and roles listed by Riva Clinic.
Education
- 2010-2015MBBS
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences
- 2017-2020MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
- 2021DNB Dermatology
National Board of Examinations
- 2022MRCP SCE Dermatology
Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom
Experience
- 2020-2021Senior Resident
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya
- 2021-2023Consultant Dermatologist
Oliva Skin and Hair Clinics
- 2023-presentFounder and Chief Dermatologist
Riva Skin, Hair and Aesthetics
03 - Recognition
Awards and professional contributions.
Awards
- Global Education Award 2023 from the International Society of Dermatologists, presented at the World Congress of Dermatology 2023 in Singapore.
- President Appreciation Award at CUTICON Karnataka 2021.
- Prof. H. C. Mohanti Award for best research paper at the 48th National Conference, DERMACON 2020, Pune.
- Best Thesis Award at CUTICON Karnataka 2020.
- Second runner-up in the national ACSI-Dr Reddy’s Dermatosurgery Quiz at ACSICON 2019, Gurugram.
- First place for poster presentation at Dermatopathology CME 2018, Manipal.
- Third place in award-paper presentation at CUTICON Karnataka 2019.
IADVL and academic roles
- Editor-in-Chief of the IADVL Karnataka Yuvaderma e-bulletin since 2021.
- Assistant Editor of the fifth edition of the IADVL Textbook of Dermatology.
- Content creator and social-media coordinator for the IADVL Karnataka state branch from November 2020 to 2021.
- Faculty speaker at e-CUTICON Karnataka 2020 on professional social-media presence and clinical practice.
- Panelist for a discussion on pigmentary disorders at CUTICON 2021.
- Invited speaker at Dermazone South 2022 in Visakhapatnam.
04 - Research
Selected international publications.
Her published work spans vitiligo, acne, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, pruritus, diagnostic methods and machine learning in dermatology.
ResearchGate- 01
Emerging drugs for the treatment of vitiligo - Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs, 2020.
- 02
Biologic and targeted therapeutics in vitiligo - Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022.
- 03
A case-control study on the role of interleukin 17 in the pathogenesis of vitiligo - Pigment International, 2022.
- 04
Selective RAR agonists for acne vulgaris: a narrative review - Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020.
- 05
Noninvasive diagnostic techniques of port-wine stain - Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021.
- 06
Surgical treatment in hidradenitis suppurativa - Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022.
- 07
New biologics and oral drugs in moderate-to-severe psoriasis - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2022.
- 08
Critical incidence reporting in dermatology: a cross-sectional study of 94 cases - Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2020.
- 09
Chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus - Toxins, 2021.
- 10
Itch in hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa: a systematic review - Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022.
- 11
Therapeutic application of machine learning in psoriasis: a PRISMA systematic review - Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
- 12
Updated review on prognostic factors in mycosis fungoides and new skin-lymphoma trials - Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022.
05 - Patient information
About consulting Dr Priyanka.
What are Dr Priyanka’s qualifications?
Her qualifications include MBBS, MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, DNB Dermatology and MRCP SCE Dermatology from the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom.
What concerns does Dr Priyanka treat?
Her practice covers clinical dermatology, acne, pigmentary disorders, hair and scalp concerns, procedural dermatology, lasers and evidence-led aesthetic care. A consultation is required for diagnosis and treatment selection.
Consultation
Begin with a dermatologist-led assessment.
Riva is an appointment-based clinic in Hennur, Bengaluru.