Dear SARCD Delegates,

It is with great pleasure and honor that we welcome you to the 13^th South Asian Regional Conference of Dermatology (SARCD XIII) 2025, hosted by IADVL Karavali in association with IADVL KN and IADVL National, in the vibrant coastal city of Mangaluru.

Building on the success of SARCD XII held in Colombo, we are delighted to host SARCD XIII. The SARCD serves as a vital academic forum for dermatologists from SAARC countries to exchange ideas and disseminate knowledge on contemporary dermatological topics.

SARCD 2025 will be held from May 2^nd to 4^th, 2025, at the TMA Pai International Convention Centre, Mangaluru, Karnataka. This is the third time Mangaluru is hosting an National dermatology conference, following the successes of DERMACON 2015 and MIDDERMACON 2021. Mangaluru, a prosperous port city on India's west coast, is known for its multi-linguistic culture, scenic beaches, and diverse cuisine.

The theme of the conference is “Skin in Shadows: Spotlight on Neglected Tropical Diseases.” Attendees will benefit from the insights and experiences of distinguished speakers from SAARC countries and specialists worldwide. The conference promises a unique opportunity for learning, interaction, and growth.We guarantee an academic feast featuring renowned national and international faculty and exclusive sessions on neglected tropical diseases, aesthetic dermatology, and procedural dermatology. Dermatology in Internal Medicine, Pediatric Dermatology, Therapeutic Dermatology, Leprosy, Venereology, and Dermatopathology will also be prominently featured.Exciting sessions of paper and poster presentations by postgraduate students , engaging quiz competitions for practitioners and postgraduates will be held . Separate award sessions for case reports and original studies, as well as faculty dinners and banquets featuring a cultural extravaganza are planned.

We look forward to welcoming you to this unique event, where we will engage in both academic and cultural exchanges of ideas.

We hope the academic event is a great success and that all attendees enjoy their time in our beautiful city.

Warm regards,