Biography:

Dr Shagufta Rather studied Medicine at the Government Medical College, Jammu and graduated as MD Dermatology in 2007. She then joined as faculty at Government Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India in 2011. She also did one month certificate course in “Contact Dermatitis” from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. She is an active member of Indian Association of Dermalogy, Venereology and Leprosy. She has published more than 50 research articles in national and international journals. Has authored 11 book chapters. Has presented her work in many national conferences. Her special areas of interest are Leprosy, Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, and overall Granulomatous Cutaneous Disorders. Has an experience of more than 4 years in Dermaoscopy in skin of color.