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Cuticon Kerala 2025

It’s time once again to gather under the banner of dermatological excellence— this time in the heart of God’s Own Country! The East Zone Dermatological Society, in association with IADVL Kerala, warmly welcomes you to CUTICON Kerala 2025, set against the tranquil backdrop of Backwater Ripples, Kumarakom, on November 15th and 16th, 2025.

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Cuticon 2025
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Programs

Scientific Program

Day 1 – Hall A

Time Topic Faculty
8:15 AMInauguration
8:30 – 9:30 AMFree Papers (8 numbers)
9:30 – 10:00 AM Complex scenarios in management of leprosy with special reference to reactions and alternate regimens
(20 min talk, 5 min discussion, 5 min quiz)
Short Quiz: Dr Aswini R, GMC Kottayam
 Dr S Pradeep Nair, Professor & HOD, TDMC Alappuzha
10:00 – 10:30 AM Challenging scenarios in management of pemphigus with special reference to rituximab
(25 min talk, 5 min discussion)
 Dr Renu George, Former HOD, CMC Vellore
10:30 – 11:00 AMTea Break
Short Quiz
11:00 – 11:30 AM Experts in discussion – POCSO: A medicolegal glance for a dermatologist Dr George F Moolayil (Pediatrician, Kottayam)
Dr Sreechithra (Forensic Medicine, GMC Kottayam)
Dr Mary Vineetha (Dermatology, GMC Kottayam)
11:30 – 12:00 PM Practical assistance of AI for a dermatologist – A visionary perspective
(20 min talk, 5 min discussion, 5 min quiz)
Short Quiz
 Dr Sharon Basil, Community Medicine, MOSC Kolenchery
12:00 – 1:00 PMClosing GB
1:00 – 2:00 PMLunch
2:00 – 3:00 PM What’s new in management? (10 minutes each)
  • Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis – Dr Sandhya George (GMC Ernakulam)
  • Lichen planus pigmentosus face – Dr Rahul Babu (PHC Peralasseri, Kannur)
  • Multiple subungual warts – Dr Sandeep Lal (Kollam)
  • Chronic folliculitis scalp – Dr Mamatha George (Malabar MC, Kozhikode)
  • Hidradenitis suppurativa – Dr Smitha Ancy Varghese (GMC Konni)
Short Quiz
3:00 – 3:30 PMSponsored Session
3:30 – 4:30 PMAward Paper – Studies

Day 1 – Hall B

TimeTopicFaculty
8:30 – 9:15 AMSreelatha Memorial Award Session
9:15 – 9:45 AMRecent advances in management of atopic dermatitis
(25 min talk, 5 min discussion)
Dr Abdul Samad
9:45 – 10:00 AMHealing the scar – What’s new in acne scar management?Dr Kiran Shaj
10:00 – 10:20 AMBasic suturing techniques for a dermatologistDr Fobin
10:20 – 10:45 AMPermanent make-up basics – Ombre, Hybrid brows, Dark lip correction, Scalp micropigmentationDr Sapna Surendran
Dr Femina Azeez
10:45 – 11:00 AMTea Break
11:00 – 12:00 PMPearls in Dermatosurgery with video demonstration
  • MNRF – Dr Veena Gopinath
  • Newer threads – Dr Sonia Feroz
  • New keloid surgeries – Dr Chethan RH
  • RF assisted subcision – Dr Manila Naidu
12:00 – 1:00 PMClosing GB (Hall A)
1:00 – 2:00 PMLunch
2:00 – 2:15 PMWhat after post-graduation in dermatology? A major cross road…Dr Ashique KT
2:15 – 3:00 PMPanel discussion – Mind-blowing scenarios across practiceModerator: Dr Feroze Kaliyadan
Panelists: Dr Simi SM, Dr Priya Prathap, Dr Bindhu V, Dr Bifi Joy
3:00 – 4:30 PMAward Paper – Case Reports

Day 2 – Hall A

TimeTopicFaculty
8:30 – 9:30 AMGlaxo IADVL Quiz
9:30 – 10:00 AMInteresting cases in Pediatric Dermatology – How I manage
(20 min talk, 5 min discussion, 5 min quiz)
Short Quiz		Dr Bhumeshkumar Katakam
10:00 – 11:00 AMIADVL Orations
11:00 – 11:15 AMTea Break
11:15 – 11:45 AMManagement dilemmas in syphilis in the new era of resurgence
(25 min talk, 5 min discussion)
Short Quiz		Dr Murughan Sankaranantham
11:45 – 12:00 PMMistakes in practice – An unbiased highlight…Dr Muhammed K
12:00 – 12:30 PMManagement of psoriasis – Conventional vs Biologics (Debate)Dr Vinita Varghese Panickar
Dr Rajeev S
12:30 – 1:30 PMOpening GB with Prize Distribution
1:30 – 2:30 PMLunch
2:30 – 3:00 PMFUE – When, where, how? (Video demonstration)
(20 min talk, 5 min discussion, 5 min quiz)
Short Quiz		Dr Naveen Koloth
3:00 – 3:30 PMSimplified approach to melanocyte transfer in vitiligo
(25 min talk, 5 min discussion)
Dr Muhammed Razmi T
3:30 PMValedictory Function

Day 2 – Hall B

TimeTopicFaculty
9:00 – 9:20 AMNewer insights into subcutaneous fungal infections
(15 min talk, 5 min discussion)
Dr Celine MI
9:20 – 10:00 AMNewer therapeutics/investigations
  • Beta-blockers in hemangiomas – Dr Geethanjali Sahadevan
  • Facial serums – Dr Gopika Sunil
  • Omalizumab – Dr Gopikrishnan Anjaneyan
  • Newer peels – Dr Rajesh Nair
10:00 – 11:00 AMIADVL Orations (Hall A)
11:00 – 11:15 AMTea Break
11:15 – 11:30 AMSponsored Session
11:30 – 12:00 PMNewer therapeutics/investigations
  • Thiamidol – Dr Minu Sunil
  • Oral minoxidil – Dr Bobby Krishna
  • Glutathione – Dr Anuradha Babu
12:00 – 12:15 PMAntibiotic policy for a dermatologist – Where are we?Dr Netto Mundadan
12:15 – 12:30 PMSponsored Session
12:30 – 1:30 PMOpening GB (Hall A)
1:30 – 2:30 PMLunch
2:30 – 3:30 PMFree Papers – Young Turks (8 papers)
3:30 PMValedictory Function