Our Team
We are often asked, what does a Dermatologist treat?
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A dermatologist treats conditions of the skin which is the largest organ in the body. The skin is a very visible organ and provides a window to conditions that lie internally eg, cancer that has spread, auto-immune diseases like lupus, genetic diseases, medical conditions that affects the skin, like diabetes, organ damage and medications that may affect the patient.
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A dermatologist also treats conditions of the external genitalia, mouth and nail disorders. These areas also are an assessment of internal medical conditions as well.
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A dermatologist treats conditions of the hair and nails. These also are assessments of internal medical conditions eg. vitamin deficiencies, cancers etc.
Getting to know your Dermatologist…
Founder of pH Derm SkinCare Range and pH Derm Hat Collection.
Dr Preetha Hariram
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBChB)
Fellowship: Colleges of Dermatologists South Africa (FC Derm)
Master of Medicine, Dermatology (MMED Derm)
A Medical Doctor, Specialist Dermatologist, Dermatological Surgeon, Scientist and Researcher.
Dr. Hariram qualified as a medical doctor 21 years ago, at the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine. During her training she has received many awards and Dean’s Commendations. Her internship was at King Edward VIII Hospital. She has worked in all major medical disciplines at various hospitals, including rural institutions.
During her early medical career, she realised that the skin is an important visible organ, being a window to diseases that lie hidden within the body. This led her to pursue a specialist career in dermatology. She worked in dermatology units at King Edward VIII Hospital, Albert Luthuli Hospital, Addington Hospital and Prince Mshyeni Hospital.
She spent 3 years in northern KwaZulu-Natal founding and heading a dermatology clinic at Stanger Hospital. This clinic provides care for patients from northern KwaZulu-Natal who previously did not have access to specialist care.
This clinic is still in practice today, and has paved the way for training several dermatologists thereafter.
She also has a Master’s in Dermatology and a Fellowship in Dermatology. Again, she received many accolades during this intense period of study and research. These include: Best Registrar Case Study and presentation at the S.A National Dermatology Congress, wherein she presented a first-described unusual manifestation due to HIV-related drugs. This award was in her first year of specialist training.
She was also awarded the Best Registrar in Dermatological Surgery nationally, at the South African Dermatology Congress, in her final year of study. Further, she is the recipient of a prestigious award for her published work on psoriasis.
Dr Hariram was also a Consultant Specialist Dermatologist at the King Edward and Albert Luthuli Hospitals. During this period, she has received the Best Consultant Dermatologist award, twice. She is a previous lecturer and examiner at the UKZN Medical School. During this time, she was involved in training medical students and doctors specializing in dermatology. Also, during this time, she had worked with dermatologists from other countries .
Dr Hariram is actively involved in seeking newer treatment modalities for skin conditions. She is also passionate about skin cancer awareness and treatment, paediatric dermatology, pigmentation/acne, dermatologic surgery, as well as encompassing dermatology as a key component of over-all patient’s health and well -being.
Skin cancer evaluation and local anesthetic surgeries are done by her at the practice.
Further, she is a certified aesthetics practitioner, experienced in aesthetic medicine which include Botox and dermal fillers. She has also presented at congresses, published in journals, and has written articles in magazines.
Dr Hariram was nominated for the Best Of Durban Awards!
This is the most heartwarming and most important achievement for her and she is thankful to all her patients!
Not just Recommended by a Dermatologist but made by a Dermatologist!
pH Derm Skincare Range
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After years of recommending other brands of skincare ranges, Dr Hariram realised the need to develop a skincare range that is backed by clinical studies and evidence-based medicine.
She then pursued this passion which culminated in the launch of pH Derm Skincare Range, an innovative skincare range based on scientific expertise and world-class ingredients.
She has spent five years in the research of pH Derm, sourcing international ingredients and joining forces with award-winning laboratories, to develop pH Derm Skincare Range. Dr Hariram has also launched pH Derm hat range to prevent conditions like skin cancer, pigmentation etc.
As the Founder of pH Derm, Dr Hariram, a medical doctor, a Specialist Dermatologist, a Dermatology Surgeon, a researcher and a scientist, will continue to strive to pursue all these roles to the best of her ability in her medical career.
pH Derm Hat Collection
Where did it all start…
Skin cancer is the No.1 cancer in South Africa.
There is a lack of good protection against skin cancer. The other damaging effects of the sun include pigmentation, premature wrinkling and ageing.
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Sunblocks say ” SPF 50″, but it does not say how much must be applied to get an SPF of 50. If a sunblock is not adequately applied, or re-applied, then a person will not get the SPF on the bottle. An added physical protection is the best if you know you will spend a long time in the sun.
Dr Hariram does skin cancer assessments every day, and surgically removes cancers frequently in a week.
People complain, that UV hats are too expensive, uncomfortable in heat, or do not look appealing.
She launched pH Derm Hat range to encourage people to protect themselves.
pH Derm hat collection are affordable, made with comfortable and breathable fabrics and some have decorative details eg, pearls and jewelled studs, silk threads and other details.
Mrs Anika Periperumal
Practice Manager
Mrs Periperumal has been the Practice Manager for over ten years.
She has been pivotal in the development of the practice and leading the team with her outstanding managerial skills. Mrs Periperumal ensures the procurement and quality control of pH Derm.
She is also the head managerial therapist and trains the staff on procedures and pH Derm products.
Mrs Periperumal is the brand manager for pH Derm. She trains the stockists of pH Derm and has been invited to present at seminars and conferences.
Miss Jadeshia Naidoo
Administrative Manager
Miss Naidoo administrates the tasks needed to ensure the smooth running of the practice. She manages and oversees the efficiency of clerks working with the practice.
Miss Naidoo is the design artist and content creator for pH Derm. She is also the events coordinator for pH Derm, where she presents her digital work into live presentations.
