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 February 23, 2025 | Schedule may be subject to change
Acne PIH - Sri Lanka
TBC
Laser in Skin of Colour
Dr Nancy Tan (The Philippines)
Chemical Peels in Skin of Colour
TBC
Photoaging - Management
TBC
Hair Care Practices in Ethnic Hair
Dr Ncoza Dlova (South Africa)
Management of Keloids
Dr Anurag Tiwari (India)
Cosmeceuticals in Skin of Colour
TBC
Periorbital Hyperpigmentation
TBC
Controversies IV Glutathione
Dr Nancy Tan (The Philippines) & Dr Anurag Tiwari (India)
Laser for Melasma
Dr Johannes Dayrit (The Philippines) & TBC (Sri Lanka)
Dermoscopy Made Easy - A Skin of Colour Perspective
Prof Amanda Oakley (New Zealand)
Outline:
Tropical Skin Diseases in Children
Prof Jayamini Seneviratne (Sri Lanka)
Skin-related Neglected Tropical Diseases (Skin - NTDs)
TBC
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
Dr Maurico Lisboa Nobre (Brazil)
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
TBC
Dr Andreas Montag (Germany)
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)
Neglected Skin NTD - WHO Road Map
Prof Rie Yotsu (Japan)
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
TBC (Sri Lanka)
Skin Cancers in Tropics
TBC
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
TBC
Photo Aggravated Genodermatoses
Dr Paul Yesudian (UK)
Sunscreens
Dr Achala Liyanage (SL)
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
TBC
Discussion
Panel Discussion 1: Leprosy
Moderator: Dr Indira Kahawita (SL)
Discussion:
Subcutaneous Mycoses - Treatment Challenges
TBC
Skin Whitening and Complications of Whitening Products
Dr Ncoza Dlova (South Africa)
Discussion
Panel Discussion 1: Recalcitrant Tinea Infections
Moderator: Dr N Madarasinghe (SL)
Discussion:
Subcutaneous Mycoses - Treatment Challenges
TBC
Skin Whitening and Complications of Whitening Products
Dr Ncoza Dlova (South Africa)
Discussion
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 - Management Update
TBC
Discussion
Cutaneous Tuberculosis
TBC
Syphilis: A Persistent Global Health Challenge
Dr Andrea Vanegas Ramírez (Germany)
Atypical Mycobacterial Infections
Prof Sunil Dogra (India)
Rickettsial Infections
TBC (Sri Lanka)
Discussion