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 March 06, 2026 | Schedule may be subject to change
Prof Chee Leok Goh & Dr Nayani Madarasingha
Acne Induced Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
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)
Discussion
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- A Practical, Multimodal Approach
Dr Hassan Galadari (UAE)
Discussion
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 Keshav Murthy (India)
Welcome & Scene-Setting
Dr Claire Fuller, Dr Anupam Das, Prof Ramesh M. 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
Dr S. Sridharan, 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 Ramesh Bhat
Facilitated Discussion: Summary and Next Steps
Precision Injection Strategies: Practical Pearls for Superior Results
Dr Kavinda Rajapakse (Sri Lanka)
Precision Injection Techniques: Anatomy Meets Aesthetics
Dr Amit Luthra (India)
Managing Complications: Patient Expectations
Dr Thushan Beneragama (Sri Lanka)
Beyond the Dynamic Lines: Expanding Indications of Botulinum Toxin
Dr Anurag Tiwari (India)
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 Yotsu (USA)
Dr Claire Fuller, Dr Janaka Akarawita
Chronic Lymphoedema in the Tropics
Dr Claire Fuller (UK)
Dr Claire Fuller, Dr Janaka Akarawita
Histopathological Clues in Diagnosing Tropical Granulomatous Skin Diseases
Prof M Ramam (India)
Dr Steve Walker, Dr Saba Lambert
Host-Dependent Bacterial Persistence as the Missing Link in Leprosy Transmission: Biology-Driven Strategies for Early Diagnosis and Innovative Therapies
Prof Anura Rambukkana (UK)
Leprosy in Children
Dr Saba Lambert (Ethiopia)
Leprosy Reactions
Dr Steve 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)
Macular post-kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis – The Silent Epidemiological Threat
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
Prof 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
Regional Differences in Bullous Dermatoses
Dr Rüdiger Panzer (Germany)
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)
Discussion
Dr Mohammed Saiful Islam Bhuiyan, Dr Sanjeeva Hulangamuwa
Use of Biologics and Small Molecules in Tropics
Dr Sharnika Abeyakirthi (Australia)
Tropical Infections Mimicking Sexually Transmitted Infections
Prof Christoph Bendick (Cambodia)
Wounds Around the World
Dr Sabrina Fehrmann (Germany)
Arsenicosis and the Burden of Skin Cancer in Bangladesh
Dr Mohammed Saiful Islam Bhuiyan (Bangladesh)
Discussion
Prof Pietro Nenoff, Dr Chandani Udagedara
Skin Diseases in the Returning Traveler
Prof Stephen Tyring (USA)
Prof Pietro Nenoff, Dr Chandani Udagedara
Emerging Dermatophyte Species and Antifungal Resistance
Prof Pietro Nenoff (Germany)
Prof Pietro Nenoff, Dr Chandani Udagedara
Leprosy Over the Millennia - Lessons for the Future
Dr Indira Kahawita (Sri Lanka)
Prof Richard Weller, Dr D.M. Amaratunga
Sun, Skin and Vitamin D
Prof Richard Weller (UK)
Principles and Implications of Diagnostic Tests for Photodermatitis
Prof Sujay Khandpur (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 Sibylle Schliemann (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 Ramesh M Bhat (India)
Discussion
Panel Discussion 1: Leprosy
Moderator: Dr Indira Kahawita (Sri Lanka)
Pannelists:
Prof Ramesh 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)
Pannelists:
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)
Demodex in Health and Disease
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 Rajapakshe (Sri Lanka)
Scabies - Control Strategies: Highlighting the Outcome of World Scabies Program and Collaboration with Fiji’s Health Ministry
Dr Meciusela Tuicakau (Fiji)
Discussion
Dr Andrea Vanegas Ramírez, Dr Indira Kahawita
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 Chandrasekar (India)
Date: Thursday, 12th of March 2026
Location: Connect Room
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Dr Chathurarya Siriwardena, Dr Malathi Pushparani Liyanage
Dr. Schallig, H - ICTD26-ABS-0003
Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Suriname: changing epidemiology, diagnostic and treatment challenges, and stigma
Dr. Senkadhir Vendhan, D - ICTD26-ABS-0015
Platelet-rich Fibrin Therapy in Leprous Neuropathy Ulcers
Dr. Jain, JA - ICTD26-ABS-0026
Efficacy of Vacuum-Assisted Closure in Managing Trophic Ulcers in Hansen’s Disease: A Prospective Interventional Pilot study
Dr. Anand, Tulika - ICTD26-ABS-0048
An Outbreak of Rove Beetle Dermatitis in East India
Dr. Afrin, Sazia - ICTD26-ABS-0056
Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Public Awareness and Education Strategies for Fungal Skin Disease Prevention
Dr. Gopinath, H - ICTD26-ABS-0063
Cutaneous spectrum of chikungunya fever and cutaneous predictors of chronic arthralgia: a cohort study
Dr. Jesmin, Afroza - ICTD26-ABS-0069
Recommendation of Antibiotics in Hidradenitis suppurative: Current Practice in Bangladesh with Limited Health Care Facilities
Dr. Samarakoon, S M - ICTD26-ABS-0070
A rare case of severe Chikungunya associated vesiculobullous eruption; successfully treated with intravenous immunoglobulin
Dr. Baral, S - ICTD26-ABS-0080
The Granuloma Trap: Lessons Learned from Leprosy
Date: Thursday, 12th of March 2026
Location: Connect Room
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Dr Vijani Somaratne, Dr Thulasi Weerasinghe
Dr. Walker S.L. - ICTD26-ABS-0089
A retrospective cohort study of monthly rifampicin, ofloxacin and minocycline in the management of leprosy in the UK
Dr. Valecha, Pravesh - ICTD26-ABS-0115
Platelet Rich Fibrin versus Zinc Oxide Phenytoin paste in leprosy patients with trophic ulcers - A Comparative Study
Dr. Sachan, Suvigya - ICTD26-ABS-0117
Fever in Leprosy: Don't Forget Scrub Typhus - A Tale of Two Cases
Dr. Paudel, Supriya - ICTD26-ABS-0118
Mucocutaneous manifestation and nailfold capillaroscopy in systemic lupus erythematosus: clinical and serological correlation
Dr. Sharma, A - ICTD26-ABS-0126
Infrared Thermography for Detection of Neural Impairment in Leprosy: A Cross-Sectional Study
Dr. Sharma, A - ICTD26-ABS-0127
Clinicopathology and outcomes in 24 cases of cutaneous tubercular and non-tubercular mycobacterial infections from India
Dr. Logamoorthy, R - ICTD26-ABS-0131
Pure Neuritic Hansen Disease: Retrospective Study of Clinical, Histological, and Electrodiagnostic Correlation
Dr. Wickramanayake, MDIA - ICTD26-ABS-0133
Case series of Cutaneous manifestations of Chikungunya from the recent outbreak at Tertiary care hospitals in Sri Lanka 2025
Dr. Vijayasankar, P - ICTD26-ABS-0139
Knuckle Pigmentation Index as a Clinical Marker of Vitamin B12 Deficiency: A Case–Control Study from South India
Dr. Bindal, Ayushman - ICTD26-ABS-0141
Inflammation in Scales: Cytokine Clues to Treating Inherited Ichthyosis
Prof. Dr. Julia-Tatjana Maul - ICTD26-ABS-0453
Introducing the Global Health Care Study on Skin Diseases (GHSSD) – Call for Collaboration
Professor Thomas, Jayakar - ICTD26-ABS-0155
Cutaneous Pustules in the tropics
Date: Thursday, 12th of March 2026
Location: Connect Room
Time: 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Dr Deepani Munidasa, Dr P.D.B.L. Yapa
Dr. Ayanam, A.S. - ICTD26-ABS-0168
Erythema Nodosum Leprosum in the post elimination era: A forgotten complication in a declared victory
Dr. Liyanage, P L A N - ICTD26-ABS-0169
Metabolic and Comorbidity Profile of Patients with Psoriasis: A Multicenter Study in Southern Sri Lanka Using the Charlson Co
Dr. Mekonnen, YG - ICTD26-ABS-0171
Comparative efficacy of single vs double dose oral ivermectin and topical permethrin for scabies treatment in Ethiopia
Dr. Sharma, Ashimav D - ICTD26-ABS-0174
Benzalkonium Chloride Laundry Wash as a Novel Hygiene Adjunct in Preventing Recurrent Tinea Cruris: A Comparative Study
Dr. Muehlschlegel, C - ICTD26-ABS-0184
Two cases of endemic Kaposi Sarcoma in a non-endemic setting
Dr. Soumiya Amirdambigai, I - ICTD26-ABS-0192
Skin prick test reactivity in chronic idiopathic urticaria: insights from 100 Indian patients
Dr. Rathi, Parth - ICTD26-ABS-0196
Who Will Quit? A Three-Year Retrospective & Survey-Based Study Reveals Predictors of Leprosy Treatment Non-Completion in Delhi
Dr. Yadav, Keshav - ICTD26-ABS-0207
Targeted Immunomodulation with Tofacitinib for chronic Erythema Nodosum Leprosum: A Retrospective study
Dr. Agrawal, A - ICTD26-ABS-0210
Dermoscopic Analysis of Actinomycetoma: A Restrospective Study with Comparison Between Active and Resolved Lesions
Date: Friday, 13th of March 2026
Location: Hall A
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Dr Premini Rajendiran, Dr Punya Abeygunawardana
Dr. Tyagi, P - ICTD26-ABS-0188
Therapeutic immunotherapy with MIP vaccine for recurrent ENL among post MDT, RMM/RCM pulse therapy treated leprosy patients
Dr. A, Sumayya - ICTD26-ABS-0225
An Analytical Study on the MRNA Expression of Inflammatory Cytokines in Chronic Dermatophytosis
Dr. Benazir, MKF - ICTD26-ABS-0279
Observational study on cutaneous manifestations of Chikungunya in pediatric patients
Dr. Ramily, SL - ICTD26-ABS-0315
Early Photodamage and Quality of Life in Malagasy Children with Albinism
Dr. Butt, Hajira - ICTD26-ABS-0012
ScabiesHeal: A Multilingual mHealth App to Improve Scabies Awareness and Adherence-A Scalable Model for Tropical Skin Diseases
Dr. Karawita, IA - ICTD26-ABS-0311
Regional Trends in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, 2005-2023: Sri Lanka, India, and Nepal
Date: Friday, 13th of March 2026
Location: Hall B
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Dr Harini Wijewardhana, Dr Dananja Ariyawansa
Dr. Taneja, Neha - ICTD26-ABS-0134
A double blinded, randomized control trial to study the effect of platelet rich plasma therapy on leprosy related neuropathy
Dr. Wijeyaratne, K.K. - ICTD26-ABS-0450
Tissue reaction patterns in rhinosporidiosis: a histopathological study from Sri Lanka
Dr. George, L - ICTD26-ABS-0337
Cutaneous Lesions in Invasive Fungal Disease in Hematological Malignancies
Dr. Suman, K - ICTD26-ABS-0306
Molecular Drug Resistance Patterns in Leprosy: A Retrospective Gene Sequencing Study from Northern India
Professor Tadele, G - ICTD26-ABS-0022
Exploring perceptions on vulnerabilities and resilience to scabies among street children: a qualitative study in Ethiopia
Dr. Senarathne, S - ICTD26-ABS-0159
Validation of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Core Outcome Measure (LeishCOM_LCL) instrument
Date: Friday, 13th of March 2026
Location: Tiki Bar - Free Paper Zone
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Dr Thanushah Balendran, Dr V.G. Abeywickrama
Dr. Sharma Acharya, S - ICTD26-ABS-0211
The Expanding Morphological Spectrum of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Nepal: A Case Series
Dr. Adhikari, S - ICTD26-ABS-0212
From Countryside to Capital: Insights on Grade 2 Deformity Among Newly Diagnosed Leprosy Patients from Rural and Urban Nepal
Dr. Nugraha, RH - ICTD26-ABS-0215
Efficacy of Combination 5% Permethrin Cream and Ceramide-containing Moisturizer in Cutaneous Larva Migrans: A Case Report
Dr. Chikodi, S S - ICTD26-ABS-0216
Cutaneous tuberculosis: patterns, pitfalls, and pathological insights from coastal Karnataka
Dr. Jain, Sejal - ICTD26-ABS-0220
Unmasking Challenges: Patient Perspectives on Leprosy Disclosure, Stigma, and Prophylaxis in a Cross-sectional Study
Dr. Jain, Sejal - ICTD26-ABS-0221
Outcomes of Low-Dose Thalidomide in Refractory Erythema Nodosum Leprosum: A Retrospective Cohort from a Tertiary Care Centre
Date: Friday, 13th of March 2026
Location: Hall A
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Dr Premini Rajendiran, Dr Punya Abeygunawardana
Dr. Dhananjaya, Sourab - ICTD26-ABS-0066
Efficacy of combination of RCOM vs MBMDT drugs in leprosy and changes seen in dermoscopy and histopathology - A RCT Study
Dr. Khan, Farah - ICTD26-ABS-0409
Efficacy and safety of tofacitinib in chronic steroid dependent Erythema Nodosum Leprosum
Dr. Lenny, Ronita - ICTD26-ABS-0205
Veiled Adversaries: Tracing the Hidden Burden of Subcutaneous Mycoses in Coastal Karnataka
Dr. Smith D. M. - ICTD26-ABS-0273
NTDs: Neglected Therapeutic Devices for Neglected Tropical Diseases
Dr. Viduranga, HS - ICTD26-ABS-0185
Audit of oral antifungal prescribing for dermatophyte infections of glabrous skin at a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka
Dr. Suneetha, S - ICTD26-ABS-0451
Use of Handheld Ultrasound as a Bedside/ Point-of-care tool in the Diagnosis of Leprosy & its validation against Conventional
Date: Friday, 13th of March 2026
Location: Hall B
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Dr Harini Wijewardhana, Dr Dananja Ariyawansa
Dr. Dharani Sankar, S - ICTD26-ABS-0062
Reducing Rural Health Inequities: The Promise of synchronous Teledermatology in the management of Tropical Dermatoses
Dr. Youvalakshmi, S - ICTD26-ABS-0191
Clinicopathological, Dermoscopic, and Colorimetric Analysis of Acquired Dermal Macular Hyperpigmentation: Cross-Sectional Study
Dr. Pemasiri, KACC - ICTD26-ABS-0354
Dermatophytosis in Sri Lanka: Antifungal Susceptibility and Molecular Insights into Terbinafine Resistance and T. indotineae
Dr. Sen, Swagota - ICTD26-ABS-0183
Comparative study of safety and efficacy of intralesional bleomycin and cryotherapy on viral wart
Dr. Nisha, M - ICTD26-ABS-0296
Syphilis tops the list: Spectrum of sexually transmitted infections among people living with HIV in Puducherry
Dr. Fuller, LCF - ICTD26-ABS-0161
Establishing Regional Dermatology Training Centres: Lessons from the International League of Dermatological Societies
Date: Friday, 13th of March 2026
Location: Tiki Bar - Free Paper Zone
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Dr Thanushah Balendran, Dr V.G. Abeywickrama
Dr. C, Sreechitra - ICTD26-ABS-0222
Nerve Biopsy Histopathology, Nerve Biopsy PCR and Nerve Conduction study in Pure Neuritic Leprosy: A Cross-sectional study
Dr. Jain, Shobhit - ICTD26-ABS-0223
Molecular Surveillance of Drug Resistance in Mycobacterium leprae: A Case series of 30 Patients
Dr. Tharindra, S.G.D.M. - ICTD26-ABS-0230
Leprosy-related knowledge, attitude, health-seeking behaviour and social stigma among household contacts of leprosy patients
Dr Nelum Wickramasinghe, Dr Dulini Liyanagama
Dr. Bansal, Shivani - ICTD26-ABS-0163
Dermatophyte Species Distribution from Clinical Isolates in North India: A Tertiary Care Perspective
Dr. Nahid, A - ICTD26-ABS-0234
Risk factors of dermatophytosis: a case-control study in a tertiary care center of Bangladesh
Dr. Dinupa, K D T - ICTD26-ABS-0249
Innovative wound care strategies: Lessons from a Sri Lankan case series
Date: Friday, 13th of March 2026
Location: Connect Room
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Dr Sivanesan Pirabakaran, Dr Buthsiri Sumanasena
Dr. Devi, R - ICTD26-ABS-0288
Burden of Skin Neglected tropical diseases: A retrospective study from urban tertiary care hospital of North India
Dr. Devadhas, Accurate M - ICTD26-ABS-0302
Leprosy among children: A retrospective descriptive study from three tertiary hospitals for leprosy at Uttar Pradesh, India
Mr. Mahendra V. O. - ICTD26-ABS-0304
Empowering travelers with a web app for predicting and preventing tropical skin diseases
Date: Friday, 13th of March 2026
Location: Tiki Bar - Free Paper Zone
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Dr Nelum Wickramasinghe, Dr Dulini Liyanagama
Professor Karthikeyan, K - ICTD26-ABS-0254
Piper betle induced Leucomelanosis – a novel cultural dermatosis in South India
Dr. Virani, Soham - ICTD26-ABS-0265
Comparative Efficacy of Whitfield’s Ointment plus Luliconazole vs Luliconazole Alone in Superficial Dermatophytosis
Dr. Marmat, Aakanksha - ICTD26-ABS-0267
Study of Dermoscopic Features in Untreated Acute Skin Infections and Infestations
Date: Friday, 13th of March 2026
Location: Connect Room
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Dr Sivanesan Pirabakaran, Dr Buthsiri Sumanasena
Mr. Mahendra V. O. - ICTD26-ABS-0308
Integrating Digital Health Innovations and Psychosocial Support in Managing Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases
Dr. Suman, K - ICTD26-ABS-0319
Comparative efficacy of topical Insulin, topical Phenytoin and standard wound care for treatment of trophic ulcers in leprosy
Dr. Suyanto, A A - ICTD26-ABS-0321
Toward Indonesia’s Zero Leprosy 2030: Key Lessons from Epidemiological Trends in Papua 2020-2024
Date: Friday, 13th of March 2026
Location: Tiki Bar - Free Paper Zone
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Dr Nelum Wickramasinghe, Dr Dulini Liyanagama
Ms. Lihinikaduarachchi, CR - ICTD26-ABS-0277
Knowledge on Tinea infection, preventive behaviours and associated factors among patients attending outpatient department of National Hospital Galle
Dr. Adhikari, AAKT - ICTD26-ABS-0281
Case Series of Clinical Presentations of Bowens’ disease in Pigmented Skin at Colombo South Teaching Hospital Kalubovila 2025
Dr. Jayasundara, PKHE - ICTD26-ABS-0287
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Central Sri Lanka: Epidemiology, Clinical Spectrum, and Management at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Date: Friday, 13th of March 2026
Location: Connect Room
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Dr Felicia Srisaravanapavanathan, Dr Samanthi Paranavithana
Dr. Singh, Yogindher - ICTD26-ABS-0322
Dermoscopy of Paederus Dermatitis: Evolving Patterns in a Tropical Irritant Dermatosis
Dr. Perera, HGC - ICTD26-ABS-0323
Retrospective analysis of patients followed up at the Central Leprosy Clinic, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo
Dr. V, Vijay - ICTD26-ABS-0324
Envenomation by Brown Recluse Spider Bite: A Case Series of Cutaneous Loxoscelism
Date: Friday, 13th of March 2026
Location: Connect Room
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dr Felicia Srisaravanapavanathan, Dr Samanthi Paranavithana
Dr. Halambage, B Y - ICTD26-ABS-0332
Cutaneous Manifestations of Chikungunya: A Systematic Review
Professor Pulimood, SA - ICTD26-ABS-0340
Subcutaneous Fungal Co-infections in Hansen’s Disease - A Rare Entity
Dr. Kuryan, PS - ICTD26-ABS-0341
Clinical Profile of Patients with Mycetoma - A 10 Years Retrospective Study
Date: Friday, 13th of March 2026
Location: Connect Room
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Dr Prabath Kumara, Dr S. Sukumaran
Dr. Gamage, SMA - ICTD26-ABS-0342
Clinico-epidemiological and mycological study of paediatric dermatophytosis at Lady Ridgeway Hospital
Professor Whitfeld, Margot - ICTD26-ABS-0343
A New Discovery: Zoons Balanitis Associated with Serratia Marscecens
Ms. Waas, DM - ICTD26-ABS-0352
Assessing skin manifestations, associated factors and effect on quality of life in deep sea fishermen of the Negombo harbour
Dr. Chatterjee, SC - ICTD26-ABS-0358
Effectiveness, safety and tolerability of Ciclopirox Olamine 1% cream vs Luliconazole 1% cream in limited dermatophytosis
Dr. Perera, HGC - ICTD26-ABS-0361
Changing Patterns of Dermatology Clinic Attendance: A Comparison between two dermatology clinics in the Western Province
Dr. Bhagya, S R G S - ICTD26-ABS-0365
Disability in leprosy: deeper insights into the database of the Anti-Leprosy Campaign (ALC), Sri Lanka
Date: Friday, 13th of March 2026
Location: Connect Room
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Dr Theja Deerasinghe, Dr Poorna Weerasinghe
Mr. Wijayapura, H.P.N. - ICTD26-ABS-0366
Comparison of quantitative real time PCR and Ziehl-Neelsen smear microscopy for the diagnosis of leprosy
Ms. Thompson, A - ICTD26-ABS-0390
Prevalence of skin diseases in a tribal area of Odisha, India: a cross-sectional, retrospective analysis
Dr. Kelly, Madeleine - ICTD26-ABS-0424
A retrospective audit of scabies cases managed by the dermatology department in Townsville over a 10-month period
Dr. Jayakody, S A - ICTD26-ABS-0391
Does leprosy behave differently in females of reproductive age group? Evidence from the database of the Anti-Leprosy Campaign
Dr. Viduranga, HS - ICTD26-ABS-0393
Leprosy in Sri Lankan children: Clinic-epidemiological characteristics over 15 years
Dr. Pemasiri, KACC - ICTD26-ABS-0401
Rising challenge of glabrous skin dermatophytosis in Sri Lanka: Clinical response to terbinafine and itraconazole
Mr. Jansz, TU - ICTD26-ABS-0414
Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Associated Factors Regarding Skin Lightening Agent Use Among Female Apparel Workers
Dr. Chauhan, R S - ICTD26-ABS-0427
Platelet-Rich Plasma for Acute Neuritis, Recurrent Nerve Damage in Leprosy- Case Series from a Tertiary Care Centre
Dr. Priyadarshini, Anuradha - ICTD26-ABS-0428
A Retrospective Analysis of Clinicopathological features of Facial Granulomatous lesions
Date: Friday, 13th of March 2026
Location: Connect Room
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Dr Bodhini de Silva, Dr Dantha Hewage
Dr. van der Putten Hadik, SMT - ICTD26-ABS-0429
Making post-exposure prophylaxis effective for leprosy elimination: a multi-country study on low-endemic settings
Dr. Singh, Rohit - ICTD26-ABS-0435
Role of MIP Vaccine in the Management of Severe/ Recalcitrant Erythema Nodosum Leprosum: A Retrospective Observational Study
Dr. Soorya Narayanan, S - ICTD26-ABS-0437
A clinical study of palmoplantar dermatoses among patients attending dermatology outpatient department in a tertiary centre
Dr. Arudchelvam, U. - ICTD26-ABS-0440
Factors influencing the risk of Haemolysis and drop in Haemoglobin in patients receiving Multi-Drug Therapy for Leprosy
Dr. Barros, TC - ICTD26-ABS-0145
Tinea Imbricata in Timor-Leste: a Rare but Overlooked Superficial Mycosis
Professor Maul-Duwendag, L.V. - ICTD26-ABS-0452
Introducing the Global Health Care Study on Melanoma – Call for Collaboration