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.
Membership
The ILDS has 220 Member organisations from 105 countries and we represent 215,000+ dermatologists.
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.
See our projects and initiativesOur 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.
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.
Latest news
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2025 DermLink Grant Recipients Announced 2025 DermLink Grant Recipients Announced
Every year, through the IFD, the ILDS awards DermLink grants to projects submitted by our Members. This year, there are 15 DermLink grant recipients from across the world, including Madagascar, the Phillipines, Tanzania, and Nepal.