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 January 12, 2026 | Schedule may be subject to change
Prof Chee Leok Goh & Dr Nayani Madarasingha
Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne
Dr Surammika Eriyagama (Sri Lanka)
Lasers in Skin of Colour
Dr Nancy Garcia Tan (The Philippines)
Chemical Peels in Tropical Climate
Dr Amit Luthra (India)
From Prescription to Prevention: The Role of Cosmeceuticals in Skin of Colour
Dr Amitha Nelumdeniya (Sri Lanka)
Dr Hassan Galadari & Dr Surammika Eriyagama
Photoaging in Skin of Colour
Prof Chee Leok Goh (Singapore)
Management of Keloids: An Evidence-Based Dermatologic Approach
Dr Anurag Tiwari (India)
Periorbital Hyperpigmentation
Dr Hassan Galadari (UAE)
Controversies: IV Glutathione for Skin Whitening
Dr Nancy Garcia Tan (The Philippines) & Dr Anurag Tiwari (India)
Controversies: Lasers for Melasma
Dr Hassan Galadari (UAE) & Dr Amit Luthra (India)
Dermoscopy Made Easy - A Skin of Colour Perspective
Prof Amanda Oakley (New Zealand)
Outline:
Dermoscopy of Facial Melanosis and Onychoscopy of Common Dermatoses in Skin of Colour
Prof Balachandra S Ankad (India)
Quiz on Dermoscopy
Dr Vinay Keshavamurthy (India)
Welcome & Scene-Setting
Dr Claire Fuller, Dr Anupam Das, Prof Ramesha Bhat, Dr Niraj Parajuli, Dr Meciusela Tuicakau, Prof Rie Yotsu
From Resolution to Action: Why Skin Health Matters Globally
Dr Claire Fuller
Member State Perspective
Ministry of Health Representative – Sri Lanka
Stigma Reduction and Integration into Frontline Services
Dr Indira Kahawita
Community Engagement
Dr Niraj Parajuli
Accelerating Data Collection
Prof Ramesha Bhat
Facilitated Discussion: Summary and Next Steps
Dr Claire Fuller, Dr Janaka Akarawita
Tropical Skin Diseases in Children
Prof Jayamini Seneviratne (Sri Lanka)
Dr Claire Fuller, Dr Janaka Akarawita
Skin-related Neglected Tropical Diseases (Skin-NTDs) at a Crossroads to 2030: Midway Reflections and Future Directions
Prof Rie R Yotsu (USA)
Dr Claire Fuller, Dr Janaka Akarawita
Chronic Lymphoedema in the Tropics
Dr Claire Fuller (UK)
Dr Stephen Walker, Dr Indira Kahawita
Translating Novel Insights into Mycobacterium leprae Biology to Enable Early Diagnosis and Halt Leprosy Transmission
Prof Anura Rambukkana (UK)
Leprosy in Children
Dr Saba Lambert (Ethiopia)
Leprosy Reactions
Dr Stephen Walker (UK)
Leprosy Therapeutics
Prof Narasimha Rao (India)
Discussion
Dr Niraj Parajuli, Dr Amitha Nelumdeniya
Clinical Features of Leishmaniasis
Dr Marcel Roswora (Germany)
Laboratory Diagnosis of Leishmaniasis
Prof Shalindra Ranasinghe (Sri Lanka)
Post Kala-Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis
Prof V Ramesh (India)
Treatment Challenges in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Dr Niraj Parajuli (Nepal)
Discussion
Quiz on Tropical Dermatology
Dr N Thamilvannan & Dr Deepani Munidasa (Sri Lanka)
Dr Manjunath Shenoy, Dr Sandeepa Ekanayake
Challenges in Managing Tinea Capitis
Dr Manjunath Shenoy (India)
Onychomycosis - Overcoming Management Challenges
Prof Archana Singal (India)
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
Dr Nancy Garcia Tan, Prof Prasad Kumarasinghe
Hypopigmented Skin Lesions in the Tropics
Prof Prasad Kumarasinghe (Australia)
Vitiligo: Practical Tools and Promising Treatments
Prof Johannes Dayrit (The Philippines)
Acquired Dermal Macular Hypermelanosis - An Overview and Management Update
Prof Sendhil Kumaran (India)
Melasma - Treatment Pearls
Prof Chee Leok Goh (Singapore)
Discussion
Dr Anupam Das, Dr Saman Gunasekara
Juggling Between Private Practice and Publishing
Dr Shyam Verma (India)
Cutaneous Microbiome and Tropical Skin Infections
Dr Anupam Das (India)
Cultural Footprints in Dermatology: A Contemporary Look at Cultural Dermatoses
Dr Janaka Akarawita (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lankan Experience in the Management of Chromoblastomycosis with Intralesional Amphotericin B
Dr V G Abeywickrama (Sri Lanka)
Regional Differences in Bullous Dermatoses
Dr Rüdiger Panzer (Germany)
Discussion
Dr Mohammed Saiful Islam Bhuiyan, Dr Sanjeeva Hulangamuwa
Use of Biologics and Small Molecules in Tropics
Dr Sharnika Abeykeerthi (Australia)
Tropical Infections Mimicking STIs
Prof Christoph Bendick (Cambodia)
Wounds Around the World
Dr Sabrina Fehrmann (Germany)
Hypopigmented Mycosis Fungoides
Prof Usma Rajar (Pakistan)
Arsenicosis and the Burden of Skin Cancer in Bangladesh
Dr Mohammed Saiful Islam Bhuiyan (Bangladesh)
Discussion
Dr Shyam Verma, Dr Chandani Udagedara
Skin Diseases in the Returning Traveller
Prof Stephen Tyring (USA)
Dr Shyam Verma, Dr Chandani Udagedara
Emerging Dermatophyte Species and Antifungal Resistance
Prof Pietro Nenoff (Germany)
Dr Shyam Verma, Dr Chandani Udagedara
Histopathological Clues in Diagnosing Tropical Granulomatous Skin Diseases
Prof M Ramam (India)
Dr Shyam Verma, Dr Chandani Udagedara
Leprosy Over the Millennia - Lessons for the Future
Dr Indira Kahawita (Sri Lanka)
Prof Richard Weller, Dr D.M. Amarathunga
Sun, Skin and Vitamin D
Prof Richard Weller (UK)
Photodermatitis
Prof V K Sharma (India)
Genes, Light and Skin: The Photogenic Link
Dr Paul Yesudian (UK)
Selecting Right Sunscreens: From Science to Practice
Dr Achala Liyanage (Sri Lanka)
Discussion
Prof Peter Elsner, Dr Binari Wijenayake
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)
Rising Heat, Rising Risk: Climate Change and Tropical Diseases
Prof Ramesha M Bhat (India)
Discussion
Panel Discussion 1: Leprosy
Moderator: Dr Indira Kahawita (Sri Lanka)
Discussion:
Prof Ramesha M Bhat, Dr Sriyani Samaraweera
Menace of Skin Whitening in Sri Lanka: Complications and Control
Dr Sriyani Samaraweera (Sri Lanka)
Setting up a Dermatology Training Programme in the Tropical Pacific Country of Fiji
Dr Margot Whitfeld (Australia)
Discussion
Panel Discussion 2: Tinea Infections
Moderator: Dr Surammika Eriyagama (Sri Lanka)
Discussion:
Prof Johannes Dayrit, Dr S.R. Arulenthiran
Clinical Patterns and Diagnostic Pitfalls of Viral Exanthema in Tropical Disease: A Perspective from Indonesia
Dr Dhelya Widasmara (Indonesia)
Demodicosis
Prof Johannes Dayrit (The Philippines)
Discussion
Prof Helmut Schöfer, Dr Achala Liyanage
Human Papilloma Virus
Prof Stephen Tyring (USA)
Monkey Pox & Other Orthovirus Zoonoses
Prof Helmut Schöfer (Germany)
Skin: A Window to HIV Infection
Dr Manjula Rajapaksha (Sri Lanka)
Scabies - Control Strategies: Highlighting the Outcome of World Scabies Program and Collaboration with Fiji’s Health Ministry
Dr Meciusela Tuicakau (Fiji)
Discussion
Prof Sunil Dogra, Dr Sathyareka Sivapragasam
Cutaneous Tuberculosis: Beyond the surface
Prof Archana Singal (India)
Syphilis: A Persistent Global Health Challenge
Dr Andrea Vanegas Ramírez (Germany)
Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Skin Infections: The Many Faces from Early Nodules to Chronic Ulcers
Prof Sunil Dogra (India)
Rickettsial Infections
Prof Martin Haditsch (Austria)
Discussion
Topic: Mycobacteria and Fungi in the Skin: Emerging Trends, Clinical Clues, Laboratory Diagnosis and Histopathology
Chairperson: Dr Uma Nahar (India)
Time: 8:00AM - 9:00AM
Challenges in Management of Mycobacterial and Fungal Skin Infections
Dr Tarun Narang (India)
Black Fungi, Bright Problems: From Soil-Dwellers to Skin Invaders
Dr Harsimran Kaur (India)
Next Generation Strategies for Identifying Skin Mycobacterial Infections
Dr Rakesh Yadav (India)
Histopathology in Mycobacterial and Fungal Disease Detection: A Key to Better Outcome
Dr Debajyoti Chatterjee (India)
Topic: Cutaneous Tuberculosis - Current Status in India
Chairperson: Prof Jayakar Thomas (India)
Time: 11:30AM - 12:30PM
Introduction
Dr Keerthana KS (India)
Clinical Expression
Dr Ahalya R (India)
Diagnosis
Dr Samyukta R (India)
Treatment
Dr Nadar Saundarya Chandrasekara (India)