Dr. Amitha Nelumdeniya
Board Certified Consultant Dermatologist
Dr. Amitha Nelumdeniya is a board-certified consultant dermatologist with 13 years of experience in medical dermatology and aesthetic medicine. Her special interests include pigmentary disorders, vitiligo, hair disorders and anti-aging medicine.
Board certified by Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health in 2013, she has also completed international training at the National Skin Centre in Singapore and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom.
Professional experience
Selected publications
Atypical presentation of cutaneous leishmaniasis: a report of three cases
NPAP Nelumdeniya, GMP Sirimanna · The Sri Lanka Journal of Dermatology, 2011; 15:26–29
An unusual case of hypothermia associated with therapeutic doses of olanzapine: a case report
Rasnayake et al. · Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2011; 5:189
Stratum Corneum Integrity is Better in Vitiligo-Involved Sites of Patients With Fitzpatrick Skin Type IV/V
NPAP Nelumdeniya, N Schuerer, GMP Sirimanna · The Sri Lanka Journal of Dermatology
Acquired Lymphangioma of Vulva Secondary to Radiotherapy for Carcinoma of Cervix
NPAP Nelumdeniya, PN Dilrukshi, GMP Sirimanna · Case report and literature review
Invited lectures & workshops
- Laser and microneedling radiofrequency workshop — resource person, Sri Lanka College of Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine
- Chemical peeling workshop — resource person, Sri Lanka College of Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine
- Updates on Androgenetic Alopecia & Telogen Effluvium — 29th Academic Sessions of SLCDA
- Common acquired pigmentary disorders in Sri Lanka: Periorbital hyperpigmentation — Dubai Derma 2023
- Diagnostic approach for variants of Primary Cutaneous Lymphomas — 12th South Asian Regional Association conference, 2023
- New insights into the management of striae and scars — 30th Annual Academic Sessions of SLCDA
- The Role of Cosmeceuticals in Skin of Colour: From Prescription to Prevention — 2nd International Conference on Tropical Dermatology, 2026
Recent courses & conferences
Clinic Philosophy & Mission
Skin Doctor provides consultant-led medical dermatology, aesthetic medicine and procedure-based care. Assessment comes first, followed by a clear discussion of appropriate treatment choices, expected outcomes and aftercare.
Specializations
Qualifications
Training & recognition
Clinical experience across medical dermatology, aesthetic medicine and advanced procedures
One month at the National Skin Centre, Singapore, and two years at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Awarded the 10th Memorial Gold Medal for best research
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