Telangana Medical Council finds hair-loss treatments offered without qualified dermatologists at Hyderabad clinics
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Hyderabad: The Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) has conducted inspections at three skin and hair clinics in Hyderabad's Kondapur area, and allegedly found multiple irregularities, including treatments being provided without the involvement of qualified dermatologists.
According to the news reports, the irregularities came to light during surprise inspections conducted on June 10 by the TGMC at several skin and hair clinics across the city. The inspection team included Dr A. Sunny Davis, Chairman of the Legal and Anti-Quackery Committee, and Dr Vishnu Kadali, Executive Committee Member, along with co-opted member Dr Sivaranjani Santosh. Doctors Karthik Nagula and Jalagam Vijay were present as witnesses during the inspections.
During the inspection of Traya Hair Loss Solutions, officials reportedly found that it was providing treatment for hair loss through online consultations without proper clinical registration and without the presence of qualified dermatologists, according to a TOI report.
In another case, inspectors alleged that Neoskin Clinic was offering skin and hair treatments without the necessary approvals from the competent authorities and without the presence of qualified medical professionals.
At ORA Aesthetics, the inspection team reportedly found that certain skin and aesthetic procedures were being performed by dentists, raising concerns about whether such procedures fall within their permitted scope of practice.
Speaking to the News Meter, the Council stated that such practices raise serious concerns regarding patient safety and compliance with medical regulations. Based on the findings, the TGMC said it would initiate appropriate proceedings under Sections 34 and 54 of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019, along with other applicable legal provisions.
It further warned that registered medical practitioners found to be associated with or facilitating unauthorised medical practice could face disciplinary action under Medical Ethics Regulations, including possible suspension of their licence after due inquiry.
The council said it would recommend that the Hyderabad district collector and district medical and health officer take legal action against establishments engaged in unauthorised medical practices to protect public health and patient safety, reports TOI.
Reiterating its commitment to public health safety, the Telangana Medical Council said it remains focused on curbing quackery, ensuring ethical medical practice, and protecting patients from unqualified healthcare services.
Further proceedings are expected after a detailed inquiry into the matter.
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