Dr. Najam U Saqib

MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy)
Observership in Lasers and Aesthetics (IADVL)

Specialist Dermatologist

Work Experience

Dr. Najam U Saqib is a Specialist Dermatologist with over 8.5 years of clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of dermatological conditions across all age groups.

She completed her MBBS in 2016 and MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy in 2020 from Government Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. She has also completed an Observership in Lasers and Aesthetics, sponsored by the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL).

Her areas of clinical expertise include psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, acne, hair loss, pigmentary disorders and cutaneous malignancies. She is experienced in dermatosurgery, including skin grafting, excision of benign and malignant lesions, nail surgeries and earlobe repair.

Dr. Najam also has expertise in cosmetic dermatology, including Botox, dermal fillers, skin boosters, chemical peels, microneedling, mesotherapy, PRP and advanced energy-based aesthetic procedures. She has a special interest in trichology, connective tissue disorders, dermoscopy and advanced hair and skin treatments.

She is a Life Member of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL) and the International Dermoscopy Society.

Dr. Najam has contributed to several scientific publications in indexed journals, authored a book chapter on Pediatric Dermatology, presented research papers at national and international conferences, and served as faculty at various dermatology workshops.

Languages Spoken

• English
• Hindi
• Urdu
• Kashmiri

Special Interests

• Clinical Dermatology
• Trichology and Hair Loss
• Acne and Acne Scars
• Psoriasis, Eczema and Vitiligo
• Melasma and Pigmentary Disorders
• Connective Tissue Disorders
• Dermoscopy and Trichoscopy
• Nail Disorders and Nail Surgery
• Pediatric Dermatology
• Skin Grafting and Vitiligo Surgery
• Excision of Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions
• Laser Treatments for Hair Removal, Pigmentation, Scars and Facial Rejuvenation
• Botox and Dermal Fillers
• Skin Boosters
• Chemical Peels
• PRP for Hair and Skin
• Microneedling, Mesotherapy and Exosome Treatments
• Non-surgical Facelift
• MNRF and HIFU
• Earlobe Repair

Areas of Expertise

• Various vitiligo surgeries, including UTSG, mini punch grafting and cellular grafting
• Treatment of moles, seborrheic keratoses, warts and other benign and malignant lesions
• Management of different types of acne and acne scars
• Laser-based treatments for pigmentation, scars, hair removal and facial rejuvenation
• Dermoscopy, trichoscopy and nail fold capillaroscopy
• Skin injectables, including Botox, dermal fillers and skin boosters
• Advanced hair restoration treatments including PRP, microneedling, mesotherapy and exosome therapy
• Energy-based aesthetic procedures including MNRF and HIFU

Publications

1. Saqib NU, Bhat YJ, Shah IH, Haq I, Devi R, Shah AA, Shah FY. Assessment, reliability, and validity of trichoscopy in the evaluation of alopecia in women. International Journal of Women's Dermatology. 2021;7(4):458-466.
2. Ul Islam MS, Saqib NU, Farooq MU. Pseudohypoparathyroidism with Turner's Syndrome. Indian Journal of Dermatology. 2026;71(3):247-249.
3. Saqib NU, Ul Islam MS, Bhat YJ, Shah SA, Reyaz S. Four Rare Pediatric Cases of Klippel–Trenaunay Syndrome with Scoliosis, Bilateral Nevus of Ota, Acroangiodermatitis, and Lymphangioma Circumscriptum. Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology. 2025;26(4):266-269.
4. Bhat YJ, Saqib NU, Latif I, Hassan I. Female Pattern Hair Loss – An Update. Indian Dermatology Online Journal. 2020;11(4):493-501.
5. Bhat YJ, Shah FY, Saqib N, Shah AA, Latif I, Zeerak S, Dar UK, Bashir Y, Hassan I, Rather SP. Trichoscopy as an Essential Diagnostic Technique for Hair and Scalp Disorders in Skin of Color: A Case-Control Study. Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology. 2021;8:43-56.
6. Keen A, Saqib NU, Islam MS, Farooq S, Bhat YJ, Shah IH. Clinicoepidemiological, dermoscopic, and mycological profile of pityriasis versicolor in Northern India. Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 2025;7:186-192.
7. Bhat YJ, Saqib NU, Ul Islam MS, Kumar S. Trichoscopic evaluation of non-marginal traction alopecia: A case series. Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 2026;8:73-76.
8. Saqib NU, Akhtar S, Ul Islam MS, Bhat YJ, Wani R, Hassan I. Idiopathic papuloerythroderma of Ofuji in two patients. CosmoDerma. 2026;6:55.
9. Hassan I, Shah FY, Saqib N, Bhat MA, Shah AA, et al. Prevalence of dermatoses among hairdressers and beauticians in Srinagar, the capital city of Kashmir, India. Our Dermatology Online. 2021;12(4):367-373.
10. Bhat YJ, Shah FY, Latif I, Saqib NU, Shah AA, Bashir Y, Devi R, Dar UK, Naushad M, Hassan I, Krishan K. Role of dermoscopy in the assessment of difficult to diagnose cases of pigmentary dermatoses: Study from a tertiary care hospital. Pigment International. 2022;9:93-106.
11. Dermoscopy of Actinic Keratosis in Skin of Color. Bhat YJ, Bashir S, Wani R, Saqib N. Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology. 2020;7:102-103.