Professor Ncoza Dlova is the former Dean of the School of Clinical Medicine and the Head of Dermatology Department, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
She has many accolades and awards behind her name, recently she was awarded a Leadership award as the Best Dean Leader in her College in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
She is a well-published dermatologist with more than 135 scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, and a “B” NRF rated researcher, which means her research has had an impact and is recognised by her peers both locally and internationally. Her interest and expertise are in Skin of Color: pigmentation and hair disorders as well as HIV and Skin disorders. She has contributed more than 15 chapters in international dermatology textbooks and a co-author of 2 dermatology books which depict Black Skin, and are relevant to skin of color.
Dlova has successfully supervised, mentored and trained more than 40 dermatologists, supervised numerous Masters students and currently supervising 5 PhD’s, contributing significantly to the transformation of dermatology in South Africa. She supports a number of community initiatives and helps to educate South Africans about skin and hair conditions through outreach programmes and sharing her research findings with consumers.
She is a member of numerous international dermatology boards and societies e.g. Global Psoriasis Atlas, International Eczema Society, Skin of Color Society in the USA, African Hair and International Hair Groups. She has been invited as guest speaker in more than 50 countries. She is the member of the prestigious American Dermatology Association (ADA) and Recipient of the 2019 Maria Duran award from the International Society of Dermatology (ISD).
She has received best Dean leadership awards for 3 consecutive years and was the first African Dean at the School of Clinical Medicine at UKZN. She represents Africa as an Associate Member in the board of the International League of Dermatology Society, the largest body of dermatology societies in the world and is the first fully appointed African representative in more than 120yrs of the society’s establishment.
RECENT AWARDS
2015 Leadership, Excellence and Innovation by MEC of KZN
2017 Prestigious Award by American Dermatology Association, Boston, USA
2018 Leadership Award by African Women’s Dermatology Society, Cape Town
2018 One of the Top 10 researchers at School of Clinical Medicine, UKZN
2019 Identified as one of the Influential women in South Africa by Mail & Guardian
2019 Research Excellence award by MEC of KZN, Durban
2019 Professional of the year award by Durban Chamber of Commerce, Durban
2019 Research Excellence Award by BioAfrica, ICC Durban
2019 Maria Duran Medal by International Society of Dermatology
2019: Award as ambassador for Dermatology from SA Derm Society
2020: Best Dean award
2021: Best Dean Award
2022: Certificate of Excellence (UKZN College of Health Sciences)
List of Publications
O. S. Katibi, NC. Dlova, A. Mosam.Cutaneous cytomegalovirus infection on a multi-dermatomal herpes zoster scar: an isotopic immmune response. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2015 Jan;40(1):42-4. doi: 10.1111/ced.12477. Epub 2014.
Dlova NC, Hamed SH, Tsoka-Gwegweni J, Grobler A. Skin lightening practices: an epidemiological study amongst South African women of African and Indian ancestry.(accepted Br J Dermatol June 2014, proof attached).
Dlova NC, Hamed SH, Tsoka-Gwegweni J, Grobler A . An epidemiological study on knowledge and perceptions of the benefits and risks of skin lightening creams amongst Black and Indian women in South Africa. (accepted :Jnl Cosmetic Dermatol June ,2014, proof attached).
Dlova CN, Goh CL , Patch Testing in occupational allergic contact dermatitis , Occupational Health Journal.2010 Sept/Oct 16(5):34-36.
Mars M, Dlova CN. Teledermatology by videoconference: Experience of a pilot project. SA Fam Pract 2008; 50(3):70
Dlova CN, Mosam A. Noninfectious Dermatoses in HIV/AIDS. Dermatol Clin. 2006 Oct; 24(4):439-48.
Mosam A, Dlova CN. HIV/AIDS in Subsaharan Africa. Dermatol Clin. 2006 Oct; 24(4):421-9
Morar N, Dlova CN. Cutaneous manifestations of HIV in an outpatient clinic KwaZulu –Natal, South Africa. Int J Dermatol 2006: 45; 8: 1006-1007.
Morar N, Dlova CN. Tinea capitis in Children, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Pediatr Dermatol. 2004 Jul- Aug; 21(4):444-7
Mosam A, Irusen E.M, Kagoro H. Aboobaker J, Dlova CN The impact of HIV/AIDS on skin diseases in KwaZulu Natal, SouthAfrica. Int J Dermatol. 2004 Oct; 43(10):782-3.
Ramdial, Dlova CN, Sydney C. Cytomegalovirus neuritis in perineal ulcers.J Cut Pathol.2002Aug; 29(7):439-44
K Ramdial, Mosam A, Dlova CN, B Satar N, Abbobaker J, Singh SM. Disseminated cutaneous histoplasmosis in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus. J Cut Pathol.2002 Apr; 29(4): 215-25
Gupta A, Paul Adam, Dlova CN. et al. Therapeutic options for the treatment of Tinea Capitis caused by Trichophyton species: Griseofulvin versus the new oral antifungal agents terbinafine, itraconazole or fluconazole, Pediatr Dermatol. 2001 Sep-Oct; 18 (5): 433-8.
Gupta A, Dlova CN. et al. Once weekly Fluconazole is effective in the treatment of Tinea Capitis, Br. J. of Dermatol, 2000,142: 965-968.
Morar N, Dlova C.N. Erythroderma and the impact of H.I.V., International Journal of Dermatology, 1999, 38:895 – 900.
Morar N, Ramdial P.K. Dlova CN. “Lues Maligna”, Br. J. Dermatol, 1999, 140: 1175-1177.
Gupta A, Dlova CN. Morar N. Fluconazole: intermittent short duration therapy is effective in the treatment of tinea capitis. Br. J. Dermatology, 1999, 141:304 – 306.
Ramdial P.K. Morar N. Dlova CN. HIV Eosinophilic folliculitis and HIV, American Journal of Dermatopathology, – 1999, 21(3): 241 – 246
Dlova NC, Mosam A. South Africa’s first time hosting the 3rd continental congress of the international society of dermatology and the 65th annual dermatology meeting. Expert Rev Dermatol. 8 (2),00. 2013
Dlova CN. Annual Congress of the Dermatological Society of South Africa, Durban International Convention Centre, April 17-20, 2002. Skinmed. 2002 Nov-Dec; 1(2):151-2.
BOOKS
Dlova CN, Mosam A.
A Clinical Atlas of Skin Conditions in HIV/AIDS: An illustrated management guide for healthcare professionals. Published by the Health and medical Publishing Group of the South African Medical Association ISBN 1-875098-40-2 2005
Dlova CN, Mosam A.
A Clinical Atlas of Skin Conditions in HIV/AIDS: An illustrated management guide for healthcare professionals. Published by the Health and medical Publishing Group of the South African Medical Association ISBN 1-875098-40-2 2010
CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
Dlova NC, Morar N. Use and abuse of topical steroids for textbook entitled “Dermatology for Skin of Color”. Editors Susan Taylor and Paul Kelly (McGraw-Hill) July 2004
Morar N, Dlova NC. Use and abuse of hydroquinone for textbook entitled “Dermatology for Skin of Color”. Editors Susan Taylor and Paul Kelly (McGraw-Hill) July 2004
Dlova NC, Mosam A. Histoplasmosis: for “Digital Clinical Decision Support Dermatology” textbook, 2010 (in Press)
Contributed numerous clinical slides on Infectious diseases chapter for the textbook of Dermatopathology: “Pathology of the Skin”, 3rd edition by McKee PH, Calonje E and Granter S published by Elsvier Ltd 2009
Contributed clinical pictures for the textbook on “Women Dermatoses”written by Lawrence” Parish et al 2005.
Dlova NC,Mosam A, Hoosen K. Chromomycosis: for Tropical Dermatology textbook (in press) 2011
Dlova NC, Mosam A, Chateau A. Eumycetoma. In: Schlossberg, D. (ed.). Clinical Infectious Disease 2nd Edition, Chapter 27, Cambridge University Press 2014, pp. [xx-xx].
Dlova NC,Mosam A, Ajose Francis. Dermatology for Skin of Color”. Editors Susan Taylor and Paul Kelly (McGraw-Hill) March 2013.
Khoza NF, Dlova NC, Mosam A. Editors, Rashmi Sarkar “Epidemiology of melasma “June 2014
PATENTS
Original research on use of plant extracts for treatment of hyperpigmentation was chosen as “Best Work and Presentation for further Research and Development” by the University of KwaZulu Natal Intellectual property and Technology transfer department in 2009.
2013:
Patent approved for Garcinia Livingstone for treatment of skin pigmentation.
Patent application for use of clay as a physical sunscreen.
