KIRAN KHAN

Board-certified dermatologist with extensive clinical and academic experience in managing diverse dermatological conditions. Expert in advanced therapeutic techniques including cryotherapy, electrocautery, and phototherapy. Currently serving as Specialist Dermatologist at Asian Polyclinic, Makkah. Former Assistant Professor and Head of Dermatology at Al Tibri Medical College. Published researcher and active contributor to national and international conferences in dermatology.

• Qualified FCPS-Part 1 in 1st attempt in 2014
• Awarded as Best postgraduate trainee in Dermatology at PNS Shifa in 2021
• Qualified FCPS-Part 2 viva/practical exam in 1st attempt in 2022.
• Authored 2nd edition of comprehensive MCQs book on Dermatology, “Single Best Answers MCQs in Dermatology - A Treasure for Postgraduates”. Published in 2024
• Co-author/major contributor in first ever comprehensive book “Single best answer MCQs in Dermatology-A treasure for postgraduates” published from Dermatology department PNS Shifa, Karachi, Pakistan.

• Clinical Spectrum of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Children of Southern Region of Pakistan. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists (JPAD), Vol. 35, No. 2, April–June 2025.
• Evaluating the Efficacy of Curcumin Plus Serratiopeptidase Formulation in Inflammatory Acne: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Drugs in Context (UK), Published July 9, 2025.
• Efficacy and Safety of Voriconazole in the Treatment of Tinea Corporis and Cruris Infections. JPAD, Vol. 35, No. 1, January–March 2025.
• Comparison of Topical 0.1% Adapalene Gel Versus Cryotherapy Treatment in Patients with Plantar Warts. Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad (JAMC), August 2021.
• Frequency of Hypothyroidism in Patients with Melasma. Medical Forum, December 2021.
• Comparison of the Efficacy of Tap Water Iontophoresis Versus Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate in the Treatment of Palmoplantar Hyperhidrosis. Cureus, December 2022.
• Clinical, Pathological and Dermatoscopic Correlation of Common Papulosquamous Dermatoses in Skin of Color. International Journal of Health Sciences, February 2023.
• A Case of Vaginal Pruritus, Dysuria and Dyspareunia in a Young Lady. JPAD, Vol. 31, July–September 2021.
• Subungual Painful Tumor Presenting as Longitudinal Erythronychia. JPAD, Vol. 32, July–September 2022.
• Apremilast—A Novel Treatment of Behçet’s Disease. JPAD, Vol. 35, July–September 2025.

• Master Trainer – Full Face Botox, PAAD Workshop, PC Hotel Karachi (May 2025)
• Organizer – 5th PAAD International Conference, Movenpick Hotel Karachi (June 2024)
• Master Trainer – Basic Filler Workshop, CPSP, Quetta (April 2024)
• Hands-on Training – Full Face Fillers “MAILI” by Dr. Mohammad Abdelrehman, Dubai (March 2024)
• Professional Certificate – JALUPRO Workshop, Paramount Hotel Dubai (March 2024)
• Certificate of Training – Full Face Botox, CPSP, PNS Shifa Hospital Karachi (March 2024)
• Organizer – Scabies Awareness Program, Al Tibri Medical College (Feb 2024)
• Expert Course Completion – AAMA 2024
• Supervisor Workshop Certificate – Research Methodology, Biostatistics & Medical Writing, CPSP (Jan–Feb 2024)
• Supervisor Workshop Certificate – Educational Planning & Evaluation, CPSP (Dec 2023)
• Masterclass Certificate – Threadlift Techniques (AAMA 2023)
• Professional Certificate – Lasers & Energy-Based Devices in Dermatology & Aesthetics (AAMA 2023)
• Basic Botox & Nasolabial Fold Fillers – 4th PAAD Conference (2023)
• Examiner Participation Certificates – Aga Khan University Hospital, PNS Shifa, JPMC Karachi (2023)
• Workshop Participation – 31st NIDPC, CMH Lahore (June 2022)
• Dermoscopy Workshops – PNS Shifa Hospital Karachi (Dec 2021 & May 2021)
• Awareness Week Participation – Epidermolysis Bullosa, JPMC Karachi (Oct 2020)
• Conference Participation – LUMHS International Conference (Nov 2019)
• TOACS Workshop – PGME Conference, AKUH Karachi (Sep 2019)
• Pre-Symposium Workshop – Hyderabad (Apr 2018)
• 1st PAAD Conference Participation – Movenpick Hotel Karachi (May 2018)
• 15th Biennial PIMA Sindh Convention – Isra University Hyderabad (Mar 2017)
• Seminar Participation – Diabetes and Ramadan, LUMHS (May 2017)
• Medical Research Conference – LUMHS (Dec 2016)
• Research & Disaster Management Seminar – LUMHS (Apr 2011)
• Volunteer Surgical Skills Training – LUMHS (June 2010)
• 6th National Symposium – LUMHS (Sep 2010)
• Neuroendoscopy Workshop – LUMHS (Sep 2010)
• Pharmacology Seminar Presentation – Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics (2009)

• Curriculum design and assessment development for dermatology education
• Lectures, case-based learning, and clinical supervision for medical students
• Mentorship for dermatology trainees
• Examiner and coordinator for MCPS/FCPS exams

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