A dispute between dermatologists and dentists over who is authorised to perform hair transplantation and aesthetic and cosmetic surgeries has taken a legal turn. The Kerala High Court is expected to hear a writ petition related to the issue soon. The disagreement between the two came to the limelight when functionaries of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists (IADVL) came out with a public statement in March 2025 to highlight their concerns related to quackery. Dental surgeons objected to the reference against members of their community who practise cosmetology and dermatology, terming it an attempt to brand them as quacks. Published – April 14, 2026 10:20 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Brigadier, son attacked in Delhi; FIR filed after 45 hours Indian democracy will be stronger, vibrant if women quota implemented in 2029: PM Modi