Ben Naafs is a Consultant Dermatologist associated with Leiden University Medical Centre, Netherlands, with extensive international experience in dermatology and tropical skin diseases. He has worked across multiple regions, including Africa, Asia, and South America, contributing significantly to the understanding and management of infectious and neglected skin diseases. His clinical and academic work has particularly focused on dermatological conditions prevalent in tropical regions, with a strong emphasis on leprosy and other chronic infectious skin disorders.

He has been actively involved in clinical dermatology practice, academic teaching, and international collaborations aimed at improving dermatological care in resource-limited settings. His contributions span tropical dermatology, community dermatology, and global skin health initiatives.

Tropical dermatology

Leprosy (Hansen’s disease)

Immunology of leprosy

Infectious and neglected skin diseases

Dermatovenereology in developing countries

Ethnic skin diseases

Global dermatology and community dermatology