Dr. Sujata Mehta Ambalal completed her medical education from two of the most prestigious institutes of India- Smt. NHL Medical College (V.S. Hospital) and B.J. Medical college (Civil Hospital), Ahmedabad. She was 7^th in the university in MBBS and 1^st in her college in MD examinations.

A scholar of the International Society of Dermatology, she has presented many research papers and posters in national and international conferences. She was invited to Prague to read her paper titled “HIV Dermatoses in India” at the International Congress of Dermatology. She has also been a faculty at the IADVL- EADV held in Madrid where she read her paper titled "Predicting and Preventing the Metabolic Syndrome- Role of a Dermatologist". As a member of Indian Academy of Dermatology (IADVL) Acne Task Force and Special Interest Group, she delivers lectures and helps prepare guidelines for acne management. She is a peer reviewer for various scientific journals. Her papers have been published in dermatology and other specialty journals. She is often asked to give lectures and talks to fellow dermatologists and educational interviews on television, radio and newspapers.

She has worked as in house Consultant dermatologist at Shalby Hospitals and was associated with the Dept. of Cosmetic Surgery. She has attended many seminars, workshops and courses on aesthetic dermatology, trichology and dermatosurgery and received accreditation from the American Academy of Continuing Medical Education, European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Johns Hopkins Academy of Continuing Medical Education, Indian Academy of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Cosmetic Society of India and Cosmetic Dermatology Society of Ahmedabad.

Dr. Sujata firmly believes that no two people are alike and thus provides individualized skin and hair treatment. Feel free to talk to her and her team about all your concerns.

Papers and presentations :-

1) A study of Keloids and different modalities for their treatment- Cuticon, Surat 2006

2) A study of Erythema Nodosum Leprosum and the role of Thalidomide in its management - Cuticon, Bhavnagar 2007 (Award Winning)

3) A study of Erythema Nodosum Leprosum and the role of Thalidomide in its management - Dermacon, Chandigarh 2008

4) A study of Mucocutaneous manifestations of HIV in India- International Congress of Dermatology, Prague 2009

5) Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges in Females with Acne (Award winning)- Dermazone West, Rajkot 2018

6) Predicting and Preventing the Metabolic Syndrome- Role of a Dermatologist (Award winning)- Cuticon Ahmedabad 2018, EADV Madrid 2019

7) Inducing Neocollagenesis and Neoelastinogenesis- Pills, products and Procedures- Cosdermindia, Mumbai 2019

8) The net savvy dermatology patient- a study of behavioral changes brought about by internet use- Dermacon virtual 2021

9) What''s new in etiopathogenesis of acne- CME Acne Task force, 2021

10) Chemical peels in acne- video workshop- CME Acne Task force, 2021

11) Counselling in acne for therapy adherence - Cuticon 2022

12) Skin care in acne and rosacea- CME Acne and appendageal disorders, 2022

13) Adolescent skin problems- Panel, DAAS summit 2022

14) Hormonal perspective in acne management- Acne Symposium, 2023

15) Excimer- applications, limitations and complications- Laser Symposium, 2023

16) Hyperpigmentation associated with metabolic syndrome- Hyperpigmentation Conclave, 2023

17) Acanthosis Nigricans, Cuticon, 2023

18) IADVL podcast- Antimicrobial resistance in acne, the therapeutic conundrum, 2023

19) Adult acne and hormonal therapy, Cuticon MP, 2023

20) Holistic Management of Acne, Jaipur, 2024

Posters 

1) Lupus Vulgaris 

2) Kawasaki Syndrome 

3) The net savvy dermatology patient

Publications:-

Leprosy presenting as IRIS- Indian Journal of STDs

Syphilitic gumma presenting as palatal ulcer- Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery

Midline Lethal Granuloma -Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery

Vitiligo- Shalby times

Teledermatology – Shalby times

Cosmeceuticals and the dermatologist - Dermatalk

Neocollagenesis and neoelastinogenesis- from the lab to the clinic - JCAS

Dermatosurgery- before, during and after - Quarterderm

Lasers for pigmentation - Quarterderm

Clinical, biochemical and hormonal associations in females with acne- a review and study- JCADBrimonidine rebound- worsening of rosacea after topical application of brimonidine - IJDD

Regorafenib induced Toxic Erythema of Chemotherapy presenting as Malignant Intertrigo withHand Foot Skin Reaction (HFSR)- CDOAJ

Covid lockdown induced metabolic syndrome- a diagnosis prompted by cutaneous signs - IJCD

Griseofulvin and Whitfield’s ointment- time for their resurrection as part of multidrug therapy in management of recalcitrant dermatophyte infections? IJCED

Dermatology 2.0. How the internet is changing us, our patients and our practice - IDOJ

Skin and Metabolic Syndrome- interactions and implications- IJD

A patient of Premature Graying of hair- book chapter in ''Approach and Observation in Clinical Dermatology''

Hair patch leucoderma- Pigment International

Holistic approach to management of acne- exploring the evidence- CDR IJDVL

Exploring the Dorian Gray Trait: Unveiling the Complexities of Perceived Aging and Self-Image- Cureus

Cutaneous side effects of sports supplements- IDOJ 

Continuing Medical Education:-

2005   - Dermacon, Vadodara

2006   - Cosderm India, Goa

  Post graduate Clinics in Dermatology, Ahmedabad

  Cuticon Gujarat, Surat

  Cosmetology & Dermatosurgery, Aesthetica, Ahmedabad

2007   - HIV/AIDS Clinical care, Ahmedabad

  Cuticon Gujarat, Bhavnagar

  IADVL National Dermatology quiz- Gujaratstate, 2^nd prize

2008   - Dermacon, Chandigarh

  Cuticon Gujarat, Mahesana

2009   - International Congress of Dermatology, Prague

2011   - Cuticon Gujarat, Vadodara

Aesthetica, Ahmedabad

2012   - CME on Acne (American Academy of Continuing Medical Education)

2013   - Dermacon, Ahmedabad

2014   - Dermacon, Delhi

  International Congress of Dermatology, Delhi

2014   - Cuticon Gujarat, Rajkot

2015    - Academy of Continuing Medical Education, Johns Hopkins University, USA

            - International Summer Academy, European Accreditation Council for CME

            - CDCON, Ahmedabad

2016     - CDCON, Ahmedabad  

2017      - Certificate in Female acne, British Association of Dermatologists

             - World Congress of Cosmetic Dermatology  

2018      - Diploma in Sensitive Skin

             - Cuticon, Ahmedabad

2019     - GRAPPA masterclass Psoriasis

             - Cosdermindia

             -European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)

2020     -IADVL workshops on Psychodermatology, Research methodology etc.

             -EADV virtual 

             -numerous webinars and online CMEs

2021     - Dermacon virtual, e Cuticon   

             - IADVL acne task force member and faculty

2022       - DAAS Summit, Delhi

               - CDCON, Ahmedabad

               - Cuticon, Ahmedabad

               - Mid Cuticon, Ahmedabad

               - IADVL SIG acne and appendageal disorders member

2023        - GA2LEN Urticaria care Certification

               - Cuticon, Ujjain

               - Cuticon, Junagadh

               - IADVL Laser symposium

               - IADVL hyperpigmentation conclave

               - NAAD CME, Ahmedabad

               - IADVL SIG acne and appendageal disorders member

2024       - IADVL SIG and Rajasthan State Scientific Program, Jaipur

                - Open house,  Ahmedabad 

                - American Academy of Dermatology meeting, Mumbai