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About Dr. Rajani Nalluri

Dr.Rajani Nalluri

Consultant Dermatologist

Dr Rajani Nalluri qualified in India and attained her early postgraduate training in Paediatrics in the UK. She then completed further Dermatology training from one of the largest dermatology units outside London (Northwest rotation – Manchester) and obtained her CCT in December 2015.

Dr Nalluri has received higher training in cosmetic Dermatology from Dermatology, Laser & Vein Specialists of the Carolina; a leading cosmetic practice in Charlotte, USA. She then completed an MSc in Skin Ageing and Aesthetics from the University of Manchester, and wrote a dissertation on tranexamic acid for melasma.

Dr Nalluri has a unique and specialist interest in pigmentation and treating all skin types. To further her interest in pigmentary disorders and cosmetics, she completed a fellowship in Cosmetic Dermatology and Pigmentary Disorders from Oliva Skin & Hair clinics in India. She also gained experience from Professor Pandya, a Pigmentary Disorders Expert in Dallas, Texas; and completed a mentorship with the Skin of Colour Society, USA.

She has given multiple national and international presentations and publications; and has authored book chapters for the “Treatment of Skin Diseases” in the recent 2 editions.

Clinical Interests, Specialities & Professional memberships

Previous Positions

Pigmentary Disorders
Skin Surgery
Cosmetic Dermatology
Medical qualifications

Publications

  • UK-based dermatologist online survey on the current practice and training in the management of melasma and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.

    Ma Y, Millette D, Nalluri R, Yoo J.

    Clin Exp Dermatol. 2020 Jun;45(4):483-484. doi: 10.1111/ced.14197. Epub 2020 Mar 25

  • Photoaggravated pompholyx. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed.

    Nalluri R, Rhodes LE. | 2016 Feb 12

  • Alopecia in general medicine. Clin Med (Lond).

    Nalluri R, Harries M | 2016 Feb 16

  • Anterior cervical hypertrichosis. Eur J Dermatol.

    Nalluri R, Gilmour E, Brooke R. | 2010 May June, vol 20:3.

  • Photoaggravated psoriasis. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed.

    Nalluri R, Arun B, Rhodes LE. | 2010 Oct 26, VOL : 261-2

  • Anterior cervical hypertrichosis. Eur J Dermatol.

    Nalluri R, Gilmour E, Brooke R. | 2010 May June, vol 20:3.

Text book chapters

  • Calcinosis cutis. In: Lebwohl MG, Heymann WR, editors. Treatment of skin disease.

    Nalluri R, Couslon IH. | Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies. 4th ed. Elsevier Limited, 2014

  • Foz-Fordyce disease. In: Lebwohl MG, Heymann WR, editors. Treatment of skin disease.

    Nalluri R, Couslon IH. | Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies. 4th ed. Elsevier Limited; 2014

  • Calcinosis cutis, for the 5th edition of Treatment of skin disease.

    Nalluri R | Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies.

  • Ichthyoses, for the 5th edition of Treatment of skin disease.

    Nalluri R | Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies.

Regional / National / International presentations

  • Tranexamic Acid in melasma. British Association of Dermatolohy meeting.

    Nalluri R | July 2019

  • Quality of life of melasma in comparison to other dermatoses, POSTER, SOCS meeting,

    Nalluri R | February 2019

  • Systemic treatments for melasma, ORAL presentation, Indian Cosmetic Dermatology meeting,

    Nalluri R | July 2017

  • GA-like response to mesotherapy, oral presentation, British Cosmetic Dermatology Group, BAD meeting

    Nalluri R | July 2016

  • Postauricular and nuchal epidermal naevi successfully treated with CO2 laser, oral presentation, British Medical Laser Association meeting,

    Nalluri R | April 2015

  • Methotrexate in the management of keloid scars - a novel approach, poster, BAD meeting

    Nalluri R | 2015

  • Postauricular and nuchal epidermal naevi successfully treated with CO2 laser, poster, BAD meeting

    Nalluri R | 2015

  • Fragile hair-don’t forget argininosuccinic aciduria, poster,

    Nalluri R | BAD meeting 2015 BSPD best poster prize

  • Humira induced scalp psoriasis, oral presentation, BAD meeting,

    Nalluri R | July 2015

  • Post irradiation morphoea and GA, poster BAD meeting,

    Nalluri R | July 2015

  • Photoaggravated pompholyx, AAD meeting,

    Nalluri R | March 2015, poster & oral presentation

  • Cutis Marmorata-Arteriovenous Malformation, oral presentation BSPD meeting,

    Nalluri R | November 2014

  • PPD allergy screening test, poster and oral presentation, ESCD meeting

    Nalluri R | June 2014

  • Epidermolysis bullosa simplex with mottled pigmentation.

    Nalluri R, Clayton T, Judge MR. | NEDS meeting October 2013. Poster presentation.

  • Dermatitis artefacta. British society of Paediatric dermatology,

    Nalluri R, Judge MR. | November 2011. Poster presentation.

  • Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome. British society of Paediatric dermatology,

    Nalluri R, Judge MR. | November 2011. Poster presentation.

  • Cutaneous Desmoid tumour. American Academy of Dermatology meeting, New Orleans, LA,

    Nalluri R, Shall L, Munthali L. | February 2011. Oral presentation.

  • Quality of life and severity of eczema in patients undergoing patch testing. European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology,

    Al-Niami F, Nalluri R, Williams J.| October 2010. Poster presentation.

  • Anterior cervical hypertrichosis. American Academy of Dermatology meeting, Miami, Florida,

    Nalluri R, Gilmour E, Brooke R. | March 2010. Poster presentation.

  • The importance of patch testing, even in ‘classical scenarios’.

    Al-Niami F, Nalluri R, Williams J. | BAD meeting, July 2010. Oral presentation.