Asso. Prof. Dr. Md. Shafiqul Islam

About Asso. Prof. Dr. Md. Shafiqul Islam

Chemical dyes leave stubborn stains on the hands of textile workers. The vibrant reds and blues look beautiful on fabric but they destroy human skin. Men plunge their bare arms into vats of hot colored water every single shift. The harsh bleach and synthetic colors strip away natural oils. Soon the skin starts to crack and bleed. A terrible itch keeps them awake all night. They rub cheap mustard oil on the wounds hoping for some relief. Asso Prof Dr Md Shafiqul Islam sees the brutal aftermath of this industrial labor. He brings over thirteen years of hands on medical experience to his chamber. His educational path is deeply rooted in public service. He earned his MBBS and cleared the BCS Health exams. Government hospitals expose a physician to the worst skin diseases imaginable. He pushed his knowledge further by securing a DDV from Dhaka University and an MD in Dermatology. You will find him treating patients at Popular Diagnostic Center Ltd in Narayangonj. The exhausted dye worker arrives at the clinic hiding his raw hands in his pockets. He feels ashamed of the peeling skin and the strange smell of chemicals. Dr Shafiqul Islam changes that mood instantly. He does not judge the man for working without gloves. He knows factory owners rarely provide proper safety gear. He examines the cracked fingers under a bright light. He checks for secondary fungal infections hiding inside the deep cuts. Holding the rank of Associate Professor means he spends his mornings teaching medical students about complex skin conditions. He uses that exact teaching skill to help the factory worker. He grabs a piece of paper and draws the layers of the skin. He explains how the dye chemicals burn through the protective barrier. He writes down a prescription for a strong healing ointment. He also gives practical advice on how to line cheap rubber gloves with cotton to protect the hands during work. Traveling to the capital city with bleeding hands is a miserable experience. The sweat and dust from the highway make the itching completely unbearable. Having a government trained skin specialist right in the neighborhood is a massive advantage. The worker can get a proper diagnosis locally. He can buy the right medicine and start healing without losing a whole day of wages on a bus trip. Healthy skin lets a man earn his living without hiding his hands in shame.

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