Dr. Priya Cinna.T.Durai

Qualifications: M.B.B.S., M.D. DVL, SCE Dermatology (RCP,UK)

Experience: 9 Years

Registration Number: 83885

Area of interest: Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy

Introduction:

• Dr. Priya Cinna T Durai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur. Specializing in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, she has a rich academic and clinical background. Dr. Priya completed her M.B.B.S. from Thanjavur Medical College in 2007, where she earned 3rd rank in both Surgery (2007) and ENT (2006) in the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University Examinations. She went on to complete her M.D. in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology in 2012 from JIPMER, Puducherry, and obtained a Specialty Certificate in Dermatology from the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK in 2022.
• In addition to her teaching and clinical roles, Dr. Priya has contributed significantly to dermatological research, with several publications in prestigious journals. She is a reviewer in a National Journal. Her research interests span various dermatological conditions, including chronic urticaria, skin infections, and pediatric dermatology. Resource Person/ Speaker in various academic forum.
• Dr. Priya’s academic achievements include receiving the Galderma PG Academic Award at the 40th National Conference of IADVL in 2012, along with multiple quiz competition wins. She has presented scientific papers at national conferences, earning recognition for her work.

Educational Qualifications:

Details of Teaching experience till date:

Research and Publication:

• Veerakumar R, Murthy A, Cinna T Durai P, et al. (October 18, 2024) Deep Dermal Dilemma: A Case Report on Majocchi’s Granuloma After Topical Steroid Use. Cureus 2024; 16(10): e71807.
• Sneha B, Narasimhan M, Durai PCT, Ramakrishnan R. A Prospective Randomized Non-Blinded Study of Safety and Efficacy of Bilastine Up-Dosing (40 mg) Versus Combination of Bilastine 20 mg With Levocetirizine 5 mg in the Treatment of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria. Indian J Dermatol. 2024 May-Jun;69(3):226-231.
• Durai, Priya Cinna T.; Sivasubramanian, Muthubarathi; Narasimhan, Murali; Ramakrishnan, Ramachandran. Acquired Pigmented Lesions in Children: Is it Alarming? Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology 25(1):p 74-76, Jan–Mar 2024.
• Narasimhan M, Ramakrishnan R, Durai PCT, Sneha B. Association between COVID-19 infection and herpes zoster: A case series. J Family Med Prim Care. 2023 Oct;12(10):2516-2519.
• Narasimhan M, Ramachandran R, Cornelius Gnanadurai JS, Durai PCT, Kalaivani P, Nithila C. Lax skin and blurring of vision- A case report of pseudoxanthoma elasticum. J Family Med Prim Care. 2022 Dec;11(12):7972-7974.
• Narasimhan M, Valarmathi S, Ramakrishnan R, Durai PCT, Guhan ST. An interesting case of nevus flammeus with loss of vision and hemiparesis. J Family Med Prim Care. 2022 May;11(5):2214-2216.
• Ramakrishnan R, Vignesh TA, Durai PCT, Narasimhan M. A rare case of disseminated superficial porokeratosis-Case report. J Family Med Prim Care. 2022 Mar;11(3):1195-1197.
• Durai PC, Nair DG. Acne vulgaris and quality of life among young adults in South India. Indian J Dermatol. 2015 Jan-Feb;60(1):33-40.
• Durai PC, Thappa DM, Kumari R, Malathi M. Aging in elderly: chronological versus photoaging. Indian J Dermatol. 2012 Sep;57(5):343-52.

Awards and Achievements:

• Specialty Certificate in Dermatology: Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK and the British Association of Dermatologists – November 2022
• Certificate of Appreciation:
  • Teaching & Research during the Academic year 2021-2022, SRM MCH and RC, SRM IST, Kattankulathur, 05.09.2022
  • Publishing more than three scientific papers in indexed journals for the Academic year 2023-2024, SRM MCH and RC, SRM IST, Kattankulathur, 19.07.2024
• Galderma PG Academic Award, 2012