DERMAZONE South 2026

Scientific Committee Invites Abstract Submission

30th October – 1st November 2026
SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad

📌 Important Highlights

• Abstract submission opens: 15th May 2026
• Last date for submission: Midnight of 31st August 2026
• Conference registration is mandatory for presentation at the conference.
• Award Papers are open only for postgraduate residents and young dermatologists under 35 years of age.
• Speaking Images are open only for postgraduate residents.
• Free papers and E-posters are open to all delegates.

General submission guidelines

• The presenting author must be an IADVL member (LM or PLM).
• Please note that registration for the conference is mandatory for presentation at the conference.
• Abstract submission opens on 15th May and closes on midnight of 31st August 2026.
• Speaking Images are open only for postgraduate residents.
• Abstract has to be submitted using the Submit Now button above.
• Award Papers are open only for postgraduate residents and young dermatologists under 35 years of age (age proof is mandatory).
• Free papers and E-posters are open to all delegates.
• Only original research studies or case series (6 or more cases) will be considered for Award Paper & Free paper presentation.
• Single case reports will be considered as E-Posters.
• The presenting author can submit one abstract in each category (Award Paper, Free Paper and Speaking Image).
• The Scientific Committee reserves the right to change the category of Award Paper, Free Paper or Speaking Image to E-Poster based on the review process.
• All residents should submit a letter from the Head of Department certifying the authenticity of the paper and the category of paper submission.
• Acceptance of abstract evaluation will be communicated by e-mail to the submitting (presenting) author.

Abstract category

• Case description- case report/ series
• Original research

Submission category

• Award Paper (For postgraduate residents and young dermatologists below 35 years of age)
• Free Paper
• Speaking Image (Only for postgraduate residents)
• E-Poster

Abstract preparation instructions

• All abstracts must be submitted in English- Times New Roman, with a font size of 12.
• To ensure blinded review-NO identifying features such as names of hospitals, names of head of department, medical colleges, clinics or places may be listed in the title or text of the abstract.
• Do not include the names of authors and their affiliations in the abstract body. There will be provision of entering author details and their affiliation(s) in the submission platform.
• The material in the abstract must be original and not previously published.
• The size of the abstract is limited to 250 words (excluding title, authors, their affiliations etc.)
• The brand names or name of the manufacturers for any drug or equipment is strictly prohibited. Use generic name(s).
• Ethical considerations: Please ensure that the research complies with ethical standards.
• Non-adherence to any guideline may result in an automatic rejection of the abstract.
• No references, graphs, figures or tables are needed with abstract submission.
• Check spelling and grammar carefully. The abstract text will not be edited and will be reproduced in the submitted form in the e-abstract book.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORMAT

1. Title: The title should be concise and clearly convey the subject of the abstract. Abbreviations must not be used in the title. The title should not be written entirely in capital letters.
2. Abstract body formatting: Structure your abstract using the following subheadings