Clinical Dermatology
Patient-centred, evidence-based dermatologic care.
RJMD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy (MD DVL)
Dermatologist · Researcher · Academician
Passionate about clinical excellence, research and advancing dermatology through education and innovation.
Senior Resident in Dermatology, Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical CollegeKerala, India

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Areas of focus
Patient-centred, evidence-based dermatologic care.
Clinical research focused on acne, procedural dermatology and inflammatory dermatoses.
Academic presentations, teaching and dermatology education.
Featured work

Poster Presenter & Grant Recipient
Presented research at the EADV Congress with a Reduced Registration Fee grant.

Fractional CO2 Laser + Subcision for Facial Acne Scars
Published study on combination treatment outcomes in atrophic acne scarring.

Invited Speaker
Invited speaker at one of the largest international dermatology congresses.

Invited Faculty
Beyond the Laser: Optimizing Outcomes in Atrophic Acne Scars.

About me
Dermatology, to me, is a specialty of detail. A subtle change in colour, texture, pattern, or distribution can completely change a diagnosis and often, a patient’s confidence as well. That combination of clinical observation, procedure and aesthetics is what drew me to the field and continues to shape the way I practise. I am Dr. Richin Anna Johnson, a dermatologist, clinical researcher and academician with interests spanning acne and acne scarring, procedural dermatology, inflammatory dermatoses & hair disorders. My academic work has grown naturally out of the questions I encounter in clinical practice: Can we treat this better? Can outcomes be improved? Is there something here worth studying, presenting or publishing? That curiosity has taken my work beyond the clinic into research, scientific meetings, teaching and international academic platforms. My academic journey has been marked by national and international recognition through competitive scholarships, research awards, grants, scientific presentations, and professional leadership roles. More than individual accolades, these opportunities have allowed me to present my work on wider platforms, contribute to peer-reviewed research, and engage more deeply with the academic dermatology community. But what excites me most is what comes next. I want my work to sit at the intersection of good clinical dermatology, thoughtful research, procedural innovation and collaboration with each one making the other stronger. I see dermatology as a field where observation becomes insight and insight becomes better care.
Clinical Excellence
Research & Innovation
Teaching & Mentorship
Community & Collaboration
“Learning today. Leading tomorrow.”
2022
Postgraduate training begins
Commenced postgraduate residency in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology.
2025
IADVL, Jaipur
Conferred the DERMACON 2025 Scholarship and the PG Thesis Award Paper.
2025
Scottsdale, Arizona
Awarded a Women's Dermatologic Society grant to present research at the WDS Forum.
2026
Vienna, Austria
EADV Reduced Registration Fee grant with poster presentation at the EADV Congress.
2026
Scholarship recipient
Selected as an IADVL-EADV scholarship recipient.
Let’s connect and collaborate.
Open to research collaborations, academic opportunities and speaking engagements.
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