Maharashtra Medical Council warns of rising fake dermatologists, calls for expert anti-quackery panel

Written By :  Anshika Mishra
Published On 2025-12-02 13:00 GMT   |   Update On 2025-12-02 13:39 GMT
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Pune: Taking note of the rising number of quacks performing dermatological and aesthetic procedures without a degree in Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) has submitted a letter to the Medical Education and Drugs Department, demanding strong action against such quacks. The council warned that too many unqualified individuals are pretending to be dermatologists, posing a serious risk to public health.

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In the letter, the council stated that unqualified and unregistered individuals calling themselves “skin specialists”, “trichologists”, and “aesthetic physicians” without proper medical degrees are increasing across Maharashtra, which is harming patients.

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