0000-0001-8682-2598 About
Dr. Dipankar De, MD, is a Professor of Dermatology at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India. A distinguished clinician, educator, and researcher, Dr. De has made significant contributions to dermatology, particularly in the fields of autoimmune bullous diseases, acne, pediatric dermatology, eczemas, cutaneous lymphomas, oral diseases, and lichen planus.
Dr. De completed his MBBS from Calcutta Medical College, Kolkata in 2000, followed by an MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology from PGIMER, Chandigarh in 2005. His career at PGIMER has spanned over two decades, progressing from Resident Teaching Fellow to Professor. He also pursued specialized training in autoimmune bullous diseases at the University of Lübeck, Germany.
In addition to his academic appointments, Dr. De has played key leadership roles in national and international dermatology organizations. He is the Editor (2025–2028) of the Indian Dermatology Online Journal, former Associate/Assistant Editor of the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, and an active member of multiple editorial boards and professional societies including the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, American Academy of Dermatology, and the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India).
A prolific researcher, Dr. De has authored over 300 indexed publications, many of which focus on autoimmune bullous diseases. His dedication to advancing dermatology has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Prof. L.K. Bhutani Award (2018), the Prof. J.N. Shetty Memorial Oration (2023), the Dr. B.C. Lahiri Memorial Oration (2024), and the Prof. Ganapati Panja Memorial Award (2024).
Committed to medical education and clinical excellence, Dr. De has also guided award-winning research theses and served as convener for multiple national task forces, including those on eczema, pemphigus, and dermatology education.
Through his clinical practice, research, and leadership, Dr. Dipankar De continues to advance dermatology in India and globally, shaping evidence-based guidelines and mentoring the next generation of dermatologists.
Employment
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Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Professor2021 - Present
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Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Additional Professor2017 - 2021
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Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Associate Professor2014 - 2017
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Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Assistant Professor2008 - 2014
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Publications (340)
- Ulcerated Plaque with Multifocal Necrotizing Lymphadenopathy in a Young Male Save
- Uncommon Presentation of Genital Herpes Zoster Save
- What IDOJ Expects from its Authors in the Evolving Landscape of Use of Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Writing Save
- Emerging Perspectives in Vitiligo: Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Biomarker Development Save
- KRT10-nonsyndromic epidermal differentiation disorder-epidermolytic (formerly epidermolytic ichthyosis) in a newborn subsequent to gonosomal mosaicism: a rare entity Save
- Extensive Lower Body Infantile Hemangioma With Ulcerations, Spinal and Genitourinary Anomalies: A Case of LUMBAR Syndrome Save
- Dermoscopy and Beyond: The Emerging Role of Multimodal Imaging and Diagnostic Modalities in Basal Cell Carcinoma Save
- Clinicodemographic characteristics of pemphigus foliaceus: retrospective analysis of clinic-based data for 103 patients in a nonendemic location Save
- Treatment with rituximab is associated with significantly improved cutaneous sclerosis: real-world observations in an Indian cohort Save
- Degos-Like-Skin Lesions in the Setting of Dermatomyositis: A Case Series and Literature Review Save