Skin Health for the World

The ILDS is a unique umbrella organisation for professional dermatology organisations of all sizes. We represent dermatology at the highest level through our ‘official relations’ status with the World Health Organization (WHO), championing dermatology and skin health to ensure its inclusion in global health policy.

Partnerships and Networks

The partnerships that we foster through our activities lead to improvements in the quality and availability of skin health resources and services worldwide.

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Attendees from the World Skin Summit 2025 have gathered together for a photo. They are standing at a staircase so that you can see all of them, there are around 100 or so people.

Membership

Our unique community currently consists of 245 dermatological member organisations from 114 countries representing 200,000+ dermatologists and dermatological professionals worldwide.

Esther Freeman shakes the hand of the World Health Organization Director General.

WHO Collaboration

The ILDS is a global organisation, raising dermatological issues at the highest level. We work closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) across multiple areas. We are the only skin specialist organisation in official relations with the WHO.

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Our Foundation Highlights

Regional Dermatology Training Centre

A supra-regional training, research and clinical centre in Moshi, Tanzania

Community Skin Health Journal

A dermatology resource for healthcare workers in under-served areas

Refugee and Migrant Health

The Migrant Health Dermatology Working Group (MHDWG) of the IFD brings together global specialists to discuss skin health issues facing migrants and refugees.

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GLODERM

GLODERM works to build connections between dermatologists, trainees, and healthcare professionals around the world to promote skin health worldwide through enhanced access to care, training, advocacy, capacity building, clinical care, and research.