Why Study Skin Care After BAMS?
Skin, hair, and nail problems are very common, making this a high-demand field. Your BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) training in Ayurveda gives you a holistic advantage, meaning you have knowledge of Human anatomy and physiology to safely practice the technical procedures.
By specializing, you can combine your Ayurvedic knowledge of natural remedies, diet, and lifestyle with modern technology like lasers and advanced procedures. This lets you offer a much wider range of safe and effective treatments to your patients.
The best courses related to skin, fall into two main areas: dealing with sick skin (Dermatology) and making healthy skin look better (Cosmetology/Aesthetics).
1. Clinical Cosmetology and Aesthetics
This is the most popular choice. It focuses on beauty, appearance, and using modern technologies to improve skin and hair.
PG Diploma in Clinical Cosmetology (PGDCC)
- Duration: 6 Months to 1 Year
- Course Focus: Modern procedures like chemical peels, laser hair removal, and Microdermabrasion (skin polishing).
- Best For: Doctors who want to open a modern aesthetic clinic or work in a beauty center.
PG Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine
- Duration: 6 Months to 1 Year
- Course Focus: Broader cosmetic procedures and treatments like Botox and Fillers (minimally invasive techniques).
- Best For: Those interested in facial and body aesthetics using advanced, minimally invasive techniques.
Certificate Course in Facial Aesthetics & Trichology
- Duration: 2 to 6 Months
- Course Focus: Specialized training in Facial procedures and Trichology (hair and scalp issues like hair loss).
- Best For: Quick skill development to immediately start treating common hair and skin complaints.
These courses are crucial for hands-on training with real equipment and procedures, building essential practical skills.
2. Integrated Dermatology
These programs combine the strength of Ayurveda with modern diagnosis and evidence-based treatments for skin diseases.
Certificate Course in Clinical Dermatology & Trichology (CCDT)
- Duration: 3 to 6 Months
- Course Focus: Diagnosing and managing common skin diseases like acne, psoriasis, and eczema, using combined protocols (Ayurvedic & Modern).
- Best For: Doctors who want to treat complex skin diseases effectively by combining both Ayurvedic and modern approaches.
Fellowship in Integrated Dermatology
- Duration: 1 Year
- Course Focus: Advanced study of severe skin, hair, and nail disorders, emphasizing the safe and ethical integration of both treatment systems.
- Best For: Deep specialization and for those aiming for a high-level, integrated practice.
Key Benefit: Your BAMS background is perfectly suited to offer safe, long-term relief using Ayurvedic principles alongside modern medicines when necessary.
3. Ayurvedic Cosmetology and Skincare
This path is for those who want to keep their practice purely focused on Ayurvedic principles and holistic beauty (Soundarya).
PG Diploma in Ayurvedic Cosmetology
- Duration: 6 Months to 1 Year
- Course Focus: Ayurvedic concepts of beauty (Soundarya), skin types (Prakriti), specialized procedures (Mukha Lepa), and making herbal cosmetics.
- Best For: Professionals who want to develop natural, herbal skin and hair products or focus on spa and wellness treatments.
MD/MS in Kayachikitsa
- Duration: 3 Years
- Course Focus: Formal postgraduate degree in Ayurvedic Medicine, often focused clinically or academically on skin diseases.
- Best For: Academic, research-focused BAMS graduates or those seeking the highest formal qualification in Ayurvedic medicine.
Key Benefit: This path allows you to leverage the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda to offer completely natural and holistic skin and beauty solutions.
Clinical Cosmetology is rapidly evolving field where new medicines and technologies are finding application. Practitioners with knowledge of natural alternatives will have an advantage as they are better able to pacify the fear of person first undergoing a procedure.
The demand for doctors who can offer both non-invasive, root-cause treatment and modern, quick-fix solutions is higher than ever, making this an excellent time to invest in your specialization.
