Dr. Rekha Santosh
Specialist Dermatology and Aesthetic
Dermatology
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About Dr. Rekha Santosh
Dr. Rekha Santosh is a Specialist in Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine with 16 years of clinical practice. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine from Mahatma Gandhi University (2001) and a Master of Medicine in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University (2006). Her training spans dermatology residency, senior consultant roles at leading hospitals in India, and international certification in aesthetic and laser procedures.
Dr. Santosh is passionate about cosmetic dermatology and has earned multiple certifications in aesthetic medicine, including credentials from the International Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (2010), the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine in injectables (2014), the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, and the European Society of Laser Dermatology in lasers and energy-based devices. Since 2011, she has practiced as a Specialist Dermatologist in the United Arab Emirates.
Her clinical expertise encompasses aesthetic treatments, laser hair removal, fractional laser therapy, Botox, facial rejuvenation, platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair loss, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, cryotherapy, and advanced management of inflammatory skin conditions. Dr. Santosh is fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Urdu.
Conditions Treated by Dr. Rekha Santosh
- Psoriasis
- Atopic dermatitis
- Dermatitis
- Hair loss
- Acne and Acne Scarring
These conditions are associated with the procedures listed in this profile; treatment suitability requires individual medical assessment.
Areas of Interest
- Aesthetic medicine
- Laser hair removal
- Fractional lasers
- Botox
- Facial rejuvenation
- Platelet-rich plasma therapy
- Chemical peels
- Microdermabrasion
- Cryotherapy
- Biologics for inflammatory skin disease
- Patch testing
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine — Mahatma Gandhi University, 2001
- Master of Medicine in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy — Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, 2006
Work Experience
- Dermatology Resident, India, 2003
- Consultant Dermatologist, Credence Hospital, India, 3 years
- Consultant Dermatologist and Head of Dermatology Unit, Bangalore Baptist Hospital, India, 2007
- Specialist Dermatologist, Abu Dhabi private hospital, 2011–present
Certifications (4)
Certification in Aesthetic Medicine
International Academy of Aesthetic Medicine — 2010
Certification in Injectables (Botox and Fillers)
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine — 2014
Certification in Aesthetic Medicine
American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine
International Certificate in Lasers and Energy-based Devices
European Society of Laser Dermatology
Memberships (3)
- American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine
- Emirates Dermatological Society
- Indian Dermatological Association
Research Papers & Publications (0)
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Dr. Santosh specializes in aesthetic dermatology, including laser hair removal, Botox, fillers, facial rejuvenation, platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair loss, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion. She also treats inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.