Dr Nithya Raghunath, Dermatologist & Cosmetologist in Bangalore
Dr Nithya Raghunath is a dermatologist and cosmetologist at Contura Clinic, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore. She holds an MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. She also has a fellowship in cosmetology from the University of Greifswald, Germany. Her special interests are aesthetic dermatology, lasers and cosmetic injectables.
Qualifications
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| MD, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, 2013 |
| Fellowship in Cosmetology | University of Greifswald, Germany |
| MECAMS | European College of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery |
| MBBS | 2008, Dr Ambedkar Medical College, Bengaluru |
| Medical registration | Karnataka Medical Council (KMC) Reg. No. 85629 |
| Experience | 12 years in practice |
Areas of expertise
- Clinical and surgical dermatology: acne, pigmentation, scars, infections and other skin conditions. See Clinical dermatology
- Lasers: laser hair removal, fractional CO2 resurfacing and tattoo removal
- Injectables: Botox, fillers and skin boosters
- Skin rejuvenation: HIFU, HydraFacial, peels and microneedling RF
- Under-eye and scar care: dark circle treatment and scar treatment
- Hair: PRP and GFC for hair loss
Dr Nithya personally provides each of these treatments.
Talks and research
- Spoke at the IMCAS Congress, Paris, on treating dark circles
- Spoke at the Scar Forum, Bangalore, on scar treatment
- Has published 17 papers in indexed journals, including:
- An observational study of HIFU for facial lifting in Indian patients, The Aestheticians Journal, 2025
- Keloid and hypertrophic scar patterns by Fitzpatrick skin type in Indian patients, Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2014
- Bleomycin for hypertrophic scars and keloids (clinical trial), Our Dermatology Online, 2015
Professional memberships
- Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL)
- Cosmetic Dermatology Society of India (CDSI)
- Bangalore Dermatological Society
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- European Society of Aesthetics
Frequently asked questions
What are Dr Nithya Raghunath's qualifications?
Dr Nithya Raghunath holds an MBBS and an MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. She also has a fellowship in cosmetology from the University of Greifswald, Germany, and is a member of the European College of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery (MECAMS).
Which treatments does Dr Nithya Raghunath offer?
She treats skin and hair conditions, and offers cosmetic treatments such as laser hair removal, Botox, fillers, HIFU, HydraFacial, chemical peels and scar treatment. She practises at Contura Clinic, Kalyan Nagar.
How do I book an appointment with Dr Nithya Raghunath?
Call or WhatsApp +91 70225 43542. Contura Clinic is open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:30 pm, at HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore.
Full list of publications
- Primary lingual tuberculosis, a rare case report,
Nithya Raghunath, Sreekar Harinatha, Sreeharsha Harinatha,
Our Dermatology Online. 2012; 3(3): 235-236.
- Solitary Porokeratosis of Mibelli at an unusual site,
Nithya Raghunath, Metikurke Vijayashankar,
Our Dermatol Online. 2012; 3(4):
- Designing the rhombic flap in relation to the lines of maximal extension,
Sreekar H., Kiran Petkar, Rahul B Shetty, Nithya Raghunath,
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2012;27(3):496
- Purpura following a rare etiology; A diagnostic dilemma,
Nithya Raghunath, Sreekar Harinatha, Sreeharsha Harinatha,
Our Dermatology Online. 2012; 3(3): 231.
- A rare case of isolated congenital complete simple anonychia,
Yadalla Hari Kishan Kumar, Nitya R, Sujatha C,
International Journal of Health & Allied Sciences • Vol. 1 • Issue 1 • Jan-Mar 2012
- Pustular psoriasis responding to Probiotics- A new insight,
Nithya Raghunath, Metikurke Vijayashankar,
Our Dermatol Online. 2012; 3(4)
- A rare case of leiomyoma over the nose,
Sreekar Harinatha, Nithya Raghunath, Sudarshan P, V Malmande,
Our Dermatology Online. 2014; 1(1).
- Career Intentions of Medical Students Trained in India,
Harinatha Sreekar, Raghunath Nithya, Raghunath Nikhitha, Sreeharsha Harinatha,
Education for Health (Abingdon). 2014 Jan-Apr;27(1):64-5
- General public perception of a dermatologist in urban India,
Ravi Reddy, Harinatha Sreekar, Nithya Raghunath, Harinatha Sreeharsha.
Our Dermatol Online. 2015;6(4):485-485.
- Did Sushrutha first describe ear lobe repairs? A peep into the Samhita,
Harinatha Sreekar, Ravi Reddy, Nithya Raghunath, Nikhitha Raghunath, Harinatha Sreeharsha.
Our Dermatol Online. 2015;6(4):475-476.
- The role of Bleomycin in management of hypertrophic scars and keloids – A clinical trial,
Ravi Reddy, Sreekar Harinatha, Nithya Raghunath.
Our Dermatol Online. 2015;6(4):1-3.
- Keloid and hypertrophic scar distribution according to Fitzpatrick skin phototypes in Indian population- A hospital based study,
Sreekar Harinatha, Nithya Raghunath, Ravi Reddy, Ashwin Hebbar, Sreeharsha Harinatha,
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2014;29(2):309-10
13.Reply to Nonshaven Follicular Unit Extraction: Personal Experience.
Harinatha S, Raghunath N.
- Topical corticosteroid abuse on the face: a prospective, study on outpatients of dermatology,
Hariharasubramony Ambika, C. Sujatha Vinod, Harikishan Yadalla, Raghunath Nithya , Anagha Ramesh Babu,
Our Dermatol Online. 2014; 5(1): 5-8 .
- Clinical profile of Herpes zoster in a rural tertiary care hospital in South India.
Sujatha Vinod C, Ambika H, Nithya R, Sushmitha J.
Our Dermatol Online. 2014; 5(3): 251-253.
- Scleredema Adultorum of Buschke over an unusual site associated with pregnancy
C. Sujatha Vinod, H. Ambika, Hariharasubramony Ambika, Nithya R, Jayantha
Kumar De,
Indian Dermatology Online Journal – Oct-Dec 2014 – Volume 5 – Issue 4
- An Observational Study on the Safety and Effectiveness of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) on Facial Skin Lift and Rejuvenation in the Indian Sub-Population.
Nithya Raghunath, Syeda Sarwath Saniya, Sreekar Harinatha.