Education details: High School: Passed In 2003 With Grade I with Distinctions, English Language, Sanskrit Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Graduate School: Passed Doctor Of Medicine In 2008 From Angeles University Foundation, 2009. Angeles City, Philippines.
Postgraduate college: Passed M.D (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy) in 2016. (1st Attempt) From Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati, Assam.
English proficiency exam: TOEFL iBT taken on 10 June 2018.
Awards and Scholarships: One of the dermatologist who has received scholarships from different continents of the world i.e. USA, UK, Europe, New Zealand, and South Korea.
Received ‘Future Leader Academy’ award from European Society of Dermatologic Research in October 2021
Received British Association of Dermatologist travel grant to attend 100th BAD annual meeting 2020
Received mentorship from Skin of Color Society 2020-21
Received prestigious Imrich Sarkany Non European Memorial Scholarship to attend EADV symposium April 2020 at Porto, Portugal.
Received mentorship award from the International Society of Dermatology 2020.
Received mentorship award from the American Hair Research Society 2020
Received prestigious Korean Dermatological Association Young Asian Dermatologist Scholarship for 2 week-observership program in Seoul, South Korea, March 2020.
Got selected (among 30 candidates from all over the world) for 1st International Leprosy Training Program going to be held in China from June 23 to 7 July.
Recipient of New Zealand Dermatological Society International scholarship award, 2019.
Received ‘Global Education Award’ from International Society of Dermatology, 2019.
Received World Congress of Dermatology ‘Rising Star Scholarship’ 2019, Milan, Italy.
Recipient of American Academy of Dermatology Annual meeting scholarship, 2019.
Recipient of travel grant to attend ‘4th GA2LEN Global Urticaria Forum’, Berlin, 2018.
Stood 1st At State Level North-East Zone In National PG Dermatology Quiz 2015-16.
Stood 3rd At National PG Dermatology Quiz Held At Koimbatore, 2015-16.
Active participation in scientific events: Oral paper/ Poster presentation:
1. Presented oral paper entitled ‘Uncommon presentation of common dermatological diseases’ at Cuticon North-East States Dermatology Conference, 2014.
2. Presented an Award paper entitled ‘Clinico-histopathological correlation among leprosy patients attending a tertiary referral centre, in this post elimination era’ In 1st Annual Conference of the Association of Clinical Dermatologists of India (ACDI), 2016.
3. Presented a poster entitled ‘Persistent angioedema of lips: A great imitator not to be missed!’ at 4th GA²LEN Global Urticaria Forum (GUF 2018) held at Berlin, Germany.
4. Presented oral paper entitled ‘Predatory conferences: Caveat emptor!’ in World Congress Dermatology, Milan 2019.
5. Presented poster entitled ‘Incidence of adverse cutaneous drug reactions among HIV patients receiving HAART at a tertiary referral centre, North-East India: A novel association of efavirenz induced SCARs with HLA- DRB1*03’ at World Congress of Dermatology, Milan 2019.
6. Presented poster entitled ‘Interesting novel manifestations of leprosy: Is Mr. Hansen disguising in the era of post-elimination?’ at World Congress of Dermatology, Milan 2019.
7. Presented oral paper entitled ‘Incidence of adverse cutaneous drug reactions among HIV patients receiving HAART at a tertiary referral centre, North-East India: A novel association of efavirenz induced SCARs with HLA- DRB1*03’ at International Society of Dermatology sister society meeting at Milan, 2019.
8. Presented oral paper entitled “Are atypical presentations of leprosy are on the rise?: A 1-year prospective study from a tertiary referral center, India” in Annual conference of New Zealand Dermatological Society, Wellington August 23, 2019.
9. Poster entitled ‘Efficacy of topical insulin therapy in chronic trophic ulcers over plantar region of leprosy patients – a randomized single blind placebo controlled interventional pilot study’ got selected in 49th Annual European Society for Dermatological Research, September 18-21, 2019, France.
Participation in conferences/Workshop:
1. As a delegate attended a Revised Basic Course Workshop in Medical Education Technologies conducted by MUHS, Pune. 2017.
2. Participated as a delegate in Basic Workshop in Research Methodology conducted by Medical Education Technology cell of Dr.V.P Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Nashik.2017.
3. Participated in Dermato-Aesthetic workshop conducted by MVP’s Dr.Vasantrao Pawar Medical College & Hospital & Research Centre, Nashik October, 2017.
Research Publications in International peer-reviewed Journals:
1. Waardenburg syndrome type I. Pawar M.K. Yethenpa S.O. Eur. J. Pediat. Dermatol. 26, 216-9, 2016.
2. Gouty tophi with purpura in a patient with ischemic heart disease and acute kidney injury. Pawar, MK. Eur J Rheumatol. 2018 Jul;5(2):149-150.
3. Onychodystrophy due to porokeratosis of Mibelli - A rare association. Pawar M. Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat. 2017 Jun;26(2):51-52.
4. Pincer nails: An initial and isolated cutaneous manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus – A case report. Pawar M. Dermatol Rev/Przegl Dermatol 2017, 104, 337–343.
5. Chronic, persistent angioedema and sinusitis like presentation of multibacillary leprosy. Pawar M, Zawar V, Kumavat S, Daga S. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 10.1111/ddg.13469
2018 Feb 8. doi: 10.1111/jdv.14855. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 29419904.
7. Mid-borderline leprosy masquerading as an ‘Overlap syndrome’. Pawar M, Zawar V. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2018 Sep 1;57(9):1686-1688.
8. Swollen hand joints, arthralgia, photosensitivity and generalized acquired cutis laxa (like) presentation of leprosy. Pawar M, Zawar V. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2018 Aug;16(8):1026-1028.
9. Sparfloxacin induced photo-onycholysis and photosensitivity characteristically sparing lepromatous skin lesions– An interesting observation. Pawar M, Singh M. Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat. 2018 Sep;27(3):149-151.
10. Congenital absence of nails and digital-type thumb due to prenatal phenytoin exposure. Pawar M, Zawar V. Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2019 Nov;110(9):778-780.
11. Letter in Response to the Previously Published Articles 'Familial gigantic melanocytosis’. Pawar M. ndian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2018 Sep-Oct;84(5):583.
12. Recurrent Paronychia as a Presenting Manifestation of Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Case Report. Zawar V. Pawar M. Kumavat S. Skin Appendage Disord 2017; 3:28-31 (DOI:10.1159/000455881).
13. Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy in a treatment of chronic, unresponsive nodular scabies. Zawar V. Pawar M. J Am Acad Dermatol 2017;77:e43-4.
14.A progressive ulcer in immunocompetent man – Cancrum oris. Zawar, Vijay; Pawar Manoj; Kumavat, Shrikant; Shah, Maitri; Chaddha, Chirag. Tropical Doctor. DOI: 10.1177/0049475517709876 | First Published May 25, 2017.
15. Hyperkeratotic porokeratosis ptychotropica with satellite lesions: A rare presentation of rare variant of porokeratosis. Hazarika D, Pawar M. Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat. 2017 Dec;26(4):113-114.
16. “Chaturthy fingers” due to Hibiscus rosasinensis. Vijay Zawar, Snehal Daga, Manoj Pawar, Shrikant Kumavat. Contact Dermatitis. 2018 Feb;78(2):161-162.
17. Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy for chronic recalcitrant interdigital candidiasis of toe-spaces – an uncontrolled pilot study. Zawar V, Pawar M, Reddy RR, Chuh A. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018 May;78(5):1004-1005. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2017.10.016
18. A rare and isolated presentation of primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Shah M, Pawar M, Zawar V. Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat. 2018 Mar;27(1):33-34.
19. Wood’s lamp examination: A novel diagnostic approach to detect Bitot’s spots in Vit.A deficiency. Zawar V, Zawar S, Pawar M, Gogate P. Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2018 Aug;46(6):705-706.
20. Eyelash length for the diagnosis of atopic dermatitis and ichthyosis vulgaris in children-a case control study. Singh M, Pawar M. Eur J Pediatr. 2018 Jun;177(6):955-960.
21. Recurrent Perimenstrual Vesicles Inside the Ear: A Rare Presentation. Zawar V, Pawar M, Kumavat S. Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2018 Jun 11. pii:S0001-7310(18)30202-3
22. Malassezia infection associated with chronic spontaneous urticaria without angioedema: a report on five cases. Zawar V, Pawar M, Kumavat S. Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat. 2018 Jun;27(2):65-69.
23. REPLY to comment on: "Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy for chronic recalcitrant interdigital candidiasis of toe-spaces - an uncontrolled pilot study". Zawar V, Pawar M, Reddy RR, Chuh A. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018 Jun 1. pii: S0190-9622(18)30843-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.05.046. [Epub ahead of print]
24. A prospective study of clinico-histopathological correlation among leprosy patients attending a tertiary referral centre in Assam, in this post elimination era. Hazarika D, Pawar MK, Dowerah E. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research. Year: 2017, April, Volume: 7, Issue: 4, Pages: 148-153.
25. Tuberculoid leprosy masquerading as systemic lupus erythematosus: An interesting observation. Zawar V, Kumavat S, Pawar M, Desai S. Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat. 2017 Sep;26(3):81-83.
26. Three-month-old infant with band-like hair loss on the occiput. Zawar V, Daga S, Pawar M, Kumavat S. Arch Dis Child. 2018 Mar 14. pii: archdischild-2018-314825.
27. Black dermographism: an uncommon cause of skin discoloration. Zawar V, Kumavat S, Pawar M. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2018 May-Jun;9(3):216-217.
29. Pigmented Transverse Nasal Band: A Distinct Presentation. Zawar V, Daga S, Pawar M, Kumavat S. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2018;00:1–2.
30. Borderline tuberculoid leprosy in erythema nodosum leprosum reaction mimicking Sweet's syndrome. Pawar M, Zawar V, Kumavat S. Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas. (Accepted, ahead of publication)
31. Catastrophic antiphospholipid antibody syndrome after cobra bite in a patient of systemic lupus erythematosus. Singh M, Pawar M. Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 2018 Dec 20. Doi: 10.1097/RHU.0000000000000969.
32. Mirror Therapy for improving motor functions of leprosy Patients with Grade-2 disabilities. Singh M, Pawar M. Neurology Clinical Practice. 2019 Apr;9(2):118-123.
33. Periorbital Pigmentation: An Alarming Sign of Metabolic Syndrome. Zawar V, Daga S, Pawar M, Kumavat S. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2019 Jan 20. doi: 10.1111/jocd.12852. [Epub ahead of print]
34. Pityriasis rosea: elucidation of environmental factors modulated autoaggressive aetiology and dengue virus infection. Singh M, Pawar M, Chuh A, Zawar V. Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat. 2019 Mar;28(1)15-20.
35. Nail changes due to chemotherapy: A prospective observational study of 129 patients. Zawar V, Bondarde S, Pawar M, Sankalecha S. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2019 Jul;33(7):1398-1404.
37. Irregular fissures over tongue. Zawar V, Pawar M, Kumavat S. Int J Dermatol. 2019 Feb 28. doi: 10.1111/ijd.14419. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available. PMID: 30820930
38. Catastrophic antiphospholipid antibody syndrome in a young child. Kulkarni S, Zawar M, Mukherjee S, Pawar M. Int J Dermatol. 2019 Jul;58(7):e130-e132.
39. Acute onset of painful hairy eruption on dorsum of foot: An interesting story! Zawar V, Kelkar M, Pawar M. Int J Trichology. 2019 May-Jun;11(3):132-133.
40. Spontaneously occurring chronic non-healing cutaneous ulcers in an Indian male. Pawar M, Zawar V. Lepr Rev (2019) 90, 222– 226.
41. Autonomic dysfunction in leprosy: are we overlooking the early diagnostic link? Pawar M.
Lepr Rev (2019) 90, 206– 209
42. Efficacy of topical insulin therapy in chronic trophic ulcers over plantar region of leprosy patients – a randomized single blind placebo controlled interventional pilot study. Singh M, Pawar M. Advances in Skin & Wound Care. (Ahead of print)
43. Persistent papules and nodules over right ear in a healthy man. Pawar M, Zawar V. Int J Dermatol. 2019 Oct 11. doi: 10.1111/ijd.14669. [Epub ahead of print]
44. Reply to “Is there a relationship between environmental factors and pityriasis rosea?". Singh M, Pawar M, Chuh A, Zawar V. Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat. (Ahead of print)
45. An efficacy of Cantharidin treatment in facial molluscum contagiosum in younger children: A prospective interventional study in 67 children. Zawar V, Pawar M, Singh M. Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas. (Accepted, ahead of publication)
46. Chronic actinic dermatitis: An only presenting manifestation of HIV in a young Indian male. Pawar M, Zawar V. Indian Journal of STD and AIDS. (Accepted, ahead of print)
47. Propranolol followed by a foam sclerotherapy for treatment of tufted angioma over neck: A Novel Therapeutic Approach. Zawar V, Karad G, Pawar M. Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery. (Accepted, ahead of print)
48. Histoid leprosy in a young man. Pawar M. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. (Accepted, ahead of print)
49. Overzealous hand hygiene during COVID 19 pandemic causing increased incidence of hand eczema among general population. Singh M, Pawar M, Bothra A, Chaudhari N. J Am Acad Dermatol. (Accepted, ahead of print) J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Jul;83(1):e37-e41. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.04.047. Epub 2020 Apr 16.
50. Topical timolol in chronic, recalcitrant fissures and erosions of hand eczema. Pawar M.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Apr 22:S0190-9622(20)30685-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.04.070. Online ahead of print.
51. Personal protective equipment induced facial dermatoses in healthcare workers managing COVID-19 cases. Singh M, Pawar M, Bothra A et al. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2020 May 12:10.1111/jdv.16628. doi: 10.1111/jdv.16628. Online ahead of print.
52. Bilateral ear lobe necrosis due to external application of calcium hydroxide. Pawar M. Dermatitis. (Accepted, ahead of print)
53. Retroauricular dermatitis with vehement use of ear loop face masks during COVID19 pandemic. Bothra A, Das S, Singh M, Pawar M, Maheshwari A. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2020 Jun 3. doi: 10.1111/jdv.16692. Online ahead of print.
54. Treatment of painful and deep fissures of heel with topical timolol. Pawar M. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 May 29:S0190-9622(20)30975-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.05.100.
55. Topical insulin in the treatment of non-healing erosions and ulcers of pemphigus vulgaris. Pawar M. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Jun 8:S0190-9622(20)31065-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.05.149. Online ahead of print.
56. Microneedling with autologous platelet-rich plasma verses microneedling with topical insulin in the treatment of post-acne atrophic scars: a simultaneous split-face comparative study. Pawar M, Singh M. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Jun 12:S0190-9622(20)31083-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.05.152. Online ahead of print.
57. Systemic steroids and risk of faeco-oral shedding and increased transmission of SARS-Cov-2 in pemphigus cases. Pawar M, Singh M. Clinics in Dermatology. (Accepted, ahead of print)
58. Cell Phone Acne” Epidemic during COVID-19 Pandemic. Singh M, Pawar M, Maheshwari A, Bothra A. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2020 Jun 29. doi: 10.1111/ced.14360. Online ahead of print
59. Prevalence of cheilitis in Health care workers managing COVID-19 patients. Singh M, Bothra A, Pawar M et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. (Accepted, ahead of print)
60. Cutaneous Manifestations Of Viral Outbreaks-“Lest We Forget” In Times Of Covid Pandemic. Bothra A, Maheshwari A, Singh M, Pawar M et al. Australasian Journal of Dermatology. (Accepted, ahead of print)
61. Trichotemnomania: An important but neglected cause of loss of eyelashes and eyebrows. Pawar M, Zawar V. Int J Trichology. (Accepted, ahead of print)
62. SARS-COV-2 and trojan horse phenomenon – caveat in vaccine quest? Singh M, Pawar M, Tiwari A et al. Scandinavian Journal of Immunology. (Accepted, ahead of print)
Chapters in book:
Nail changes due to systemic drugs. Zawar V, Pawar M. Nail Disorders: A Comprehensive approach. (Archana Singal, Shekhar Neema, Piyush Kumar eds.) 1stEdn. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis group, 2019; 20-61.
Vascular Reactions in elderly skin. Zawar V, Pawar M. Textbook of Geriatric Dermatology. (In Press)
Anaphylaxis and Angioedema. Zawar V, Pawar M. Dermatological Emergencies. CRC Press (Taylor & Francis). Edited by Biju Vasudevan & Rajesh Verma. 1st Edn. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis group, 2019.
Reviewer in following journals:
1. International journal of Dermatology
2. Archives of Diseases of Childhood
3. Lupus
4. Dermatology Review/Przegląd Dermatologiczny
5. Pediatric Dermatology
6. Clinical Rheumatology
7. European Journal of Dermatology
8. Dermatologic Therapy
Member of:
1. International Society of Dermatology. (Membership number: 34916)
2. Indian Association of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy. (LM/M/8171)
3. European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. (Membership number: 00021952)
4. European AIDS Clinical Society
5. European Society of Dermatologic Research
6. Dowling Club, British Association of Dermatology
7. Skin of Color Society
8. American Hair Research Society
Total experience as a dermatologist: 8 years (3 years as a post-graduate trainee and 5 years as an Asst. and Asso Professor).
Experience after passing MD: 4 years, 6 months.
Professional qualifications: Computer Skills: Passed Certificate Course In Computer Operation { Fundas, Os, Office, Internet} With “O”(Outstanding) Grade.
