Skin Department • Acne & Clinical Dermatology
ત્વચાના રોગો અને નિષ્ણાત સારવાર — Surendranagar
Led by experienced skin doctor and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Bhavesh Sonagara (MBBS, M.D. Skin & VD), Shashvat Skin Clinic provides advanced acne treatment, acne scar treatment, and specialized medical care for acute and chronic dermatological conditions in Surendranagar.
“I recommend treatment only after properly examining each patient's skin condition. My goal isn't just treatment — it's earning your trust.” — Dr. Bhavesh Sonagara
Dr. Bhavesh Sonagara
MBBS, M.D. Skin & VD • Skin Specialist Surendranagar
Skin Conditions We Diagnose & Treat in Surendranagar
Trusted by patients seeking an experienced skin doctor or dermatologist in Surendranagar for advanced acne, scar, and pigmentation solutions.
Acne Treatment (Active Breakouts & Pustules)
ખીલ અને ફોડલીઓની સારવાર
About the Disease:
Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous units caused when excess sebum combines with dead epidermal cells to plug pores, fostering Cutibacterium acnes bacterial colonization. This triggers painful inflammatory papules, pus-filled pustules, and deep cystic nodules that damage dermal tissue and risk long-term scarring if popped.
How Dr. Bhavesh Will Proceed:
Dr. Bhavesh Sonagara starts with a dermoscopic assessment to grade acne severity. He initiates medical stabilization using prescription topical retinoids, targeted antimicrobials, and anti-androgenic oral regimens if indicated. Next, he performs in-clinic comedone extractions and gentle salicylic acid chemical peels to clear follicular plugging without post-inflammatory marks, delivering optimal achievable results over time.
Acne Scar Treatment (Pitted Scars & Collagen Remodeling)
ખીલના ખાડા અને સ્કિન ટેક્ષ્ચર સારવાર
About the Disease:
Atrophic acne scars form after severe cystic inflammation destroys deep dermal collagen architecture. When the body repairs the trauma, fibrous scar tissue tethers the epidermis downward, creating pitted depressions known as ice-pick, boxcar, and rolling scars. Because the collagen scaffolding is compromised over the long term, topical creams and salon facials cannot restore smooth skin.
How Dr. Bhavesh Will Proceed:
Dr. Bhavesh Sonagara maps each scar under tangential light to select tailored surgical techniques. He performs subcision under local anesthesia to physically sever the restrictive fibrous bands anchoring the scars. He then conducts Dermapen microneedling collagen induction paired with focal high-concentration TCA cross application to stimulate intense neocollagenesis, progressively elevating depressions and delivering optimal achievable results over time.
Eczema, Allergies & Urticaria
ખરજવું, એલર્જી અને શીળસ
About the Disease:
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) and urticaria (allergic hives) arise from immune-mediated hypersensitivity and severe epidermal lipid barrier breakdown. Mast cells release histamine, producing intensely itchy erythematous wheals, burning red plaques, and lichenified dry patches. Continuous scratching tears the compromised skin barrier, escalating inflammation and inviting secondary bacterial infections.
How Dr. Bhavesh Will Proceed:
Dr. Bhavesh Sonagara evaluates allergy history and dermoscopic barrier patterns to isolate environmental or dietary triggers. He halts acute itching using non-sedating second-generation antihistamines and targeted non-steroidal anti-inflammatory topicals. To prevent future flares, he prescribes a physiological ceramide-cholesterol barrier replenishment protocol that locks in moisture, rebuilds skin defense, and delivers optimal achievable results over time.
Melasma & Facial Hyperpigmentation
વાંગ, કાળા ડાઘ અને પિગમેન્ટેશન
About the Disease:
Melasma (chloasma) is a chronic hypermelanosis condition manifesting as irregular brownish macules symmetrically distributed across the cheeks, nose, and forehead. Ultraviolet radiation, heat, and hormonal shifts cause hyperactive epidermal and dermal melanocytes to overproduce melanin. Counterfeit OTC steroid fairness creams or abrasive parlor facials inflame skin cells, inevitably causing rebound darkening and chronic post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
How Dr. Bhavesh Will Proceed:
Dr. Bhavesh Sonagara conducts Woods lamp and dermoscopic evaluations to determine pigment depth (epidermal, dermal, or mixed). He prescribes a stabilizing regimen with targeted multi-pathway tyrosinase inhibitors like tranexamic acid, azelaic acid, and cysteamine, paired with strict broad-spectrum mineral sun protection. In clinic, he administers gentle, customized modified Jessner or arginine chemical peels and low-fluence Q-switched laser toning, delivering safe pigment clearance and optimal achievable results over time.
Psoriasis Vulgaris
સોરિયાસિસ - ચાંદી જેવા ભીંગડાવાળા ચકામા
About the Disease:
Psoriasis vulgaris is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory skin condition characterized by abnormally accelerated epidermal turnover. T-cell activation and cytokine surges (IL-17 and IL-23) cause keratinocytes to multiply within 3 to 4 days instead of 28 days. This produces demarcated, red erythematous plaques topped with thick, silvery-white micaceous scales on elbows, knees, and scalp, displaying pinpoint bleeding upon peeling (Auspitz's sign).
How Dr. Bhavesh Will Proceed:
Dr. Bhavesh Sonagara performs PASI scoring and dermoscopic vascular analysis to assess disease extent. He prescribes high-affinity calcipotriol-corticosteroid topicals paired with salicylic acid descaling ointments to painlessly soften hardened plaques. For widespread or treatment-resistant plaques, he initiates targeted systemic immunomodulators (methotrexate, apremilast) alongside monitored phototherapy, successfully controlling scaling and maintaining optimal achievable results over time.
Urticaria & Severe Allergic Hives
શીળસ અને એલર્જીક ચકામા
About the Disease:
Urticaria (hives) is a distressing vascular dermal reaction triggered by sudden cutaneous mast cell degranulation and widespread histamine release. Patients experience acute outbreaks of intensely itchy, raised edematous wheals with bright erythematous borders, accompanied by severe dermatographia (linear swelling upon light scratching). Wheals frequently cover the back, torso, and extremities, triggered by viral infections, medications, food allergens, or autoimmune factors.
How Dr. Bhavesh Will Proceed:
Dr. Bhavesh Sonagara performs a thorough trigger audit and systemic immunoglobulin screening to isolate underlying allergens. He arrests acute itching and eliminates angioedema risk using high-affinity, non-sedating second-generation H1 antihistamines, adding leukotriene antagonists for chronic stubborn cases. He outlines a comprehensive trigger avoidance strategy, calming acute hives, preventing recurrences, and delivering optimal achievable results over time.
Vitiligo & Leukoderma
સફેદ ડાઘ અને લ્યુકોડર્મા
About the Disease:
Vitiligo is an acquired autoimmune disorder in which autoreactive cytotoxic T-cells specifically target and destroy melanin-producing melanocytes in the basal epidermis. This causes well-defined, milky-white depigmented macules and patches across hands, wrists, face, and joints. The lack of protective pigment leaves patches prone to sunburn, while widespread societal misinformation causes acute psychological distress, despite it being completely non-contagious.
How Dr. Bhavesh Will Proceed:
Dr. Bhavesh Sonagara evaluates patch margin stability using Wood's lamp fluorescence and dermoscopy. For active vitiligo, he stabilizes progression using topical calcineurin inhibitors, targeted phototherapy, and oral mini-pulse therapy. For stable, non-spreading patches, Dr. Bhavesh performs specialized dermatosurgical repigmentation—including suction blister epidermal grafting and punch grafting under local anesthesia, supporting natural repigmentation and optimal achievable results over time.
Warts, Moles & Skin Tags
મસા, તલ અને સ્કિન ટેગ્સ
About the Disease:
Skin tags (acrochordons) and viral warts (verruca vulgaris) are benign skin outgrowths occurring around high-friction skin folds, neck, and delicate eyelid margins. Skin tags develop from epidermal friction, aging, and insulin resistance, whereas warts stem from localized Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Abrasive parlor remedies, thread tying, or caustic acid applications provoke chemical burns, dark post-inflammatory marks, and recurrent viral spreading.
How Dr. Bhavesh Will Proceed:
Dr. Bhavesh Sonagara performs clean, sutureless lesion removal using high-frequency Radiofrequency (RF) Cautery and surgical radiosurgery under topical anesthetic numbing. The micro-fine surgical tip precisely vaporizes the lesion base at microscopic depth with instant coagulation, minimal downtime/redness, and negligible thermal impact on adjacent delicate skin. The procedure requires no stitches, delivers seamless, clean healing and optimal achievable results over time.
* (Results may vary by individual)