The department was started by Dr. V.K. Sood when he joined DMC in 1969. He retired in 1998 after building up a teaching department of high standards. After Dr. Sood's retirement, department was headed by Dr. Y.C. Minocha followed by Dr. Alka Dogra and then by Dr Sunil Kumar Gupta.
Currently Dr. Sukhjot Kaur is heading the department, with a keen interest in clinical and diagnostic dermatology. Dr. Jaspriya Sandhu is an Associate professor in the department & Dr Navneet Kaur is working as an Assistant professor.
The department has a harmonious environment which ensures the smooth functioning & efficiency. There is whole hearted involvement and efficiency of all the members of the non-teaching staff.
Post graduates from department are doing very well both in India and abroad and department is proud of its alumni.