Sri Lanka College of Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine,
No.6, Wijerama Mawatha,
Colombo 7, Sri Lanka 00700
Welcome to the International Conference on Tropical Dermatology, where innovation meets expertise in addressing skin health challenges unique to tropical regions. This premier gathering brings together leading dermatologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the world to exchange knowledge, discuss groundbreaking advancements, and explore practical solutions for tropical skin conditions.
Join us for an enriching experience of insightful presentations, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities as we work together to advance dermatological care in tropical climates.
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Last updated on May 23, 2025 | Schedule may be subject to change
Acne Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Dr. Surammika Eriyagama (Sri Lanka)
Laser in Skin of Colour
Dr Nancy Garcia-Tan (The Philippines)
Chemical Peels in Skin of Colour
TBC
Cosmeceuticals in Skin of Colour
Dr. Amitha Nelumdeniya (Sri Lanka)
Hair Care Practices in Ethnic Hair
Dr Ncoza Dlova (South Africa)
Management of Keloids
Dr Anurag Tiwari (India)
Periorbital Hyperpigmentation
Dr Hasan Galadari (UAE)
Controversies IV Glutathione
Dr Nancy Garcia-Tan (The Philippines) & Dr Anurag Tiwari (India)
Laser for Melasma
Dr Hasan Galadari (UAE) & TBC
Dermoscopy Made Easy - A Skin of Colour Perspective
Prof Amanda Oakley (New Zealand)
Outline:
Dermoscopy on Facial Melanosis, Onychoscopy and Quiz on Dermoscopy
Prof Balachandra S Ankad (India)
Tropical Skin Diseases in Children
Prof Jayamini Seneviratne (Sri Lanka)
Skin NTDs at a Crossroads to 2030: Midway Reflections and Future Directions
Prof Rie R Yotsu (USA)
Chronic Lymphoedema
Dr Clair Fuller (UK)
Early Diagnosis of Leprosy
Prof Anura Rambukkana (UK)
Childhood Leprosy
Dr Saba Lambert (Ethiopia)
Leprosy Reactions
Dr Stephen Walker (UK)
Leprosy Therapeutics
TBC
Discussion
Clinical Features of Leishmaniasis
Dr Fischer, Marcellus (Germany)
Laboratory Diagnosis of Leishmaniasis
Prof Shalindra Ranasinghe (Sri Lanka)
Post Kala-Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis
Dr V Ramesh (India)
Treatment Challenges in CL
Dr Niraj Parajuli (Nepal)
Discussion
Quiz on Tropical Dermatology
Dr N Thamilvannan & Dr Deepani Munidasa (Sri Lanka)
Challenges in Managing Tinea Capitis
Dr Manjunath Shenoi (India)
Onychomycosis
Dr Dieter Reinel (Germany)
Recalcitrant Dermatophytosis - A Clinician’s Perspective
Dr Ananta Khurana (India)
Systemic Mycosis seen in Brazil - Dermatologist’s Perspective
Dr Marcia Ramos-e-Silva (Brazil)
Discussion
Hypopigmented Skin Lesions in the Tropics
Prof Prasad Kumarasinghe (Australia)
Vitiligo
Dr Johannes Dayrit (Philippines)
Acquired Dermal Hypermelanosis & Lichen Planus Pigmentosus - Management update
Prof Sendil Kumaran (India)
Melasma - Treatment Pearls
Prof Chee Leok Goh (Singapore)
Discussion
Cutaneous Microbiome and Tropical Skin Infections
Dr Anupam Das (India)
Cultural Dermatology
Dr Janaka Akarawita (Sri Lanka)
Management of Chromoblastomycosis - Sri Lankan Experience
Dr V Abeywickrama (Sri Lanka)
Regional Differences in Bullous Dermatoses
Dr Rüdiger Panzer (Germany)
TBC
TBC
Discussion
Use of Biologics in the Tropics
Dr Sharnika Abeykeerthi (Sri Lanka)
Tropical Infections Mimicking STIs
Dr Christoph Bendick (Germany)
Wounds Around the World
Dr Sabrina Fehrmann (Germany)
Hypopigmented Mycosis Fungoides
Prof Usma Rajar (Pakistan)
Skin Cancers in Tropics
Dr Mohammed Saiful Islam Bhuiyan (Bangladesh)
Discussion
Skin Diseases in the Returning Traveler
Dr Stephen Tyring (USA)
Emerging Dermatophyte Species and Antifungal Resistance
Prof Pietro Nenoff (Germany)
Histopathological Clues in Diagnosing Tropical Granulomatous Skin Diseases
Prof M Ramam (India)
Sun, Skin and Vitamin D
Prof Richard Weller (UK)
Photodermatitis
Prof V K Sharma (India)
Photo Aggravated Genodermatoses
Dr Paul Yesudian (UK)
Sunscreens
Dr Achala Liyanage (Sri Lanka)
Discussion
Occupational Dermatoses
Prof Peter Elsner (Germany)
Allergy in the Tropics
Dr Schliemann Sibylle (Germany)
Burning Green - Skin on Fire - A World Tour of Dermatologically Relevant Plants
Dr Andreas Montag (Germany)
Climate Change & Its Effect on Tropical Dermatoses
Prof Ramesh M Bhat (India)
Discussion
Panel Discussion 1: Leprosy
Moderator: Dr Indira Kahawita (Sri Lanka)
Discussion:
Setting up a Dermatology Training Programme in the Tropical Pacific Country of Fiji
Dr Margot Whitfeld (Australia)
Skin Whitening and Complications of Whitening Products
Dr Ncoza Dlova (South Africa)
Discussion
Panel Discussion 1: Tinea Infections
Moderator: Dr Surammika Eriyagama (Sri Lanka)
Discussion:
Skin and Viral Fevers in the Tropics
Dr Dhelya Widasmara (Indonesia)
Demodicosis
Dr Johannes Dayrit (The Philippines)
Discussion
Leprosy over the Millenia - Lessons for the Future
Dr Indira Kahawita (Sri Lanka)
Human Papilloma Virus
Prof Stephen Tyring (USA)
Monkey Pox & Other Orthovirus Zoonoses
Prof Schofer Helmut (Germany)
HIV
Dr Manjula Rajapaksha (Sri Lanka)
Scabies - Control Strategies
Dr Meciusela Tuicakau (Fiji)
Discussion
Cutaneous Tuberculosis
Prof Archana Singal (India)
Syphilis: A Persistent Global Health Challenge
Dr Andrea Vanegas Ramírez (Germany)
Atypical Mycobacterial Infections
Prof Sunil Dogra (India)
Rickettsial Infections
Dr Himali Sudusinghe (Sri Lanka)
Discussion