Integrative Medicine
We combine (integrate) the traditional Indian medicines like Ayurveda, Yoga and diet with modern medicine (Allopathy) to treat patients suffering from neglected skin diseases like Lymphoedema, Vitiligo, and Psoriasis, Lichen Planus, and chronic Wound. While treating the Lymphoedema and chronic wound patients, we impart training to their family members, on home-based self-treatment by using the low cost and locally available materials.
Applying both streams of medicine to several skin ailments including lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) by capitalizing on the strengths of each while not compromising on the key principles of any, IAD has achieved impressive results and has been left behind a trail of grateful patients
Diagnosis is the cornerstone for any successful treatment. In IAD diagnostic section for identifying diseases is very strong. It is based on the considerable experience of our dermatologists and supporting team of health workers. Although technology-based diagnostics are crucial these days, they are often available in only a few places, even in cities. IAD’s cumulative person-hours of knowledge are more than 65 years in dermatology. In addition, we consult our international collaborators in case your disease is challenging for us.
It takes time to arrive at the correct diagnosis. The exceptionally detailed story of the illness, past failed treatments and prescriptions of hospitals you visited earlier, is essential for our team. So, on arrival, our team of nurses and doctors spend time with you to understand the illness. Subsequently, chief dermatologists examine you. We, therefore, request your co-operation with all our team members.
IAD’s programmes are unique because we attempt to relieve those chronic patients whom any one system could not cure with medicine. Institute functions in a poor‑resource setting and isolation from academia and extensive modern medical facilities. However, our experience, teamwork and attention to detail made us leaders in managing the most complex cases
Our small team, which does not have celebrities as great achievers, works as man maximum; machine minimum “whole-brained” approach. Our team has social empathy and shares knowledge and experience with colleagues and patients. Therefore our treatment may look strange to some people who are used to visiting impressive, high rise buildings for treatment We diagnose skin diseases described in the textbooks. We also identify rare diseases. Some common treatments provided in our setup are,
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Filariasis
- Vitiligo
- Chronic Wound
- Venous ulcers
- Psoriasis
- Atopic dermatitis
- Warts
- Verruca Vulgaris
- Varicose Vein
- Urticaria
- Tinea versicolor
- Tinea Incognito
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea
- Lichen Planus Pigmentosus
- Lichen planus
- Keratoderma
- Keloid
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Polymorphous light eruptions