Educational Resources
Welcome to the ILDS Educational Resources section, a comprehensive collection of the insights, materials, research, and best practices in global dermatology. On this page, you will find an overview of educational resources published by the ILDS and the IFD, such as webinars, journals, and learning platforms, along with links to additional tools developed by our partners. We invite professionals at every stage of their career to explore these materials and join our commitment to improving skin health for all.
ILDS Webinars
Below you can find some of the latest ILDS webinars. For all webinars, please visit the ILDS YouTube Channel @ILDSDerm
ILDS YouTube
Find out more about the ILDS and watch all ILDS webinars, mini-documentaries and project highlights on our YouTube account
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World Leprosy and NTD Day: United for Skin Health
Leading experts will providing valuable insights into Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases, including leprosy and its mimics, updates on Buruli ulcer and the latest advancements in understanding and managing mycetoma.

Emerging and Complex Dermatophytes
As part of Fungal Disease Awareness Week, a joint webinar by the ILDS and CDC

NTDs: Don’t Forget about Fungi!
As part of Fungal Disease Awareness Week, a joint webinar by the ILDS and CDC
Community Skin Health Journal
The Community Skin Health Journal (CSH) is the official Journal of the IFD (formerly known as the Community Dermatology Journal). It is a dermatology resource for healthcare workers in under-served areas and provides up to date, relevant information on the diagnosis and treatment of skin disease.

GLODERM Resources
About GLODERM
The International Alliance for Global Health Dermatology, known as "GLODERM", aims to connect dermatologists (and trainees) whose primary interests are focused on the advancement of skin health in resource-limited communities, locally and globally, through sustainable and integrated approaches to clinical care, education, research, policy, and advocacy.
Find out more about GLODERM
Educational Webinar Series
The GLODERM Educational Webinar Series provides dermatology content across a broad range of topics. The webinars are aimed at trainees from around the world, they are free to access and form a great resource library for any health care professional with an interest in dermatology.

Podcast: Stories of our Skin
This GLODERM podcast, explores the social, environmental and cultural impact of global health issues in dermatology. It aims to share expert insights and real stories from individuals around the globe.
Publications
General
- Zehtab M, Fuller LC, Enbiale W, Wanat KA, Borradori L, Lim HW, Freeman EE. Emerging Challenges in Global Health Dermatology: measuring impact and sustainability. Br J Dermatol. 2024 Nov 15;. doi: 10.1093/bjd/ljae435. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39545508.
- Strahan AG, Davies OMT, Fernández LT, Gaylord IWI, Mekonnen YG, Grijsen ML, Ollague JE, Sabushimike D, Polo Silveira L, Maurer T, Dodiuk-Gad RP, Singal A, Lim HW, Bhose A, Lubov JE, Jain S, Zehtab M, Allison T, Guerin M, Enbiale W, Rehmus W, Wanat KA, Fuller LC, Bailey E, Freeman EE. Expanding global health dermatology leadership: launching the GLODERM international mentorship programme. Br J Dermatol. 2024 Jul 16;191(2):286-289. doi: 10.1093/bjd/ljae164. PubMed PMID: 38666309.
- Strahan AG, Lubov JE, Prasad S, Fox LP, McMahon DE, Singh R, Rosenbach M, Desai SR, Lim HW, Thiers BH, Hruza GJ, French LE, Freeman EE. The impact of the American Academy of Dermatology/International League of Dermatological Societies COVID-19 Registry during the pandemic: 2500 cases across 72 countries. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 Nov;89(5):e225-e227. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.04.037. Epub 2023 Apr 28. PubMed PMID: 37120029; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC10140466.
- Prasad S, Galvan Casas C, Strahan AG, Fuller LC, Peebles K, Carugno A, Leslie KS, Harp JL, Pumnea T, McMahon DE, Rosenbach M, Lubov JE, Chen G, Fox LP, McMillen A, Lim HW, Stratigos AJ, Cronin TA, Kaufmann MD, Hruza GJ, French LE, Freeman EE. A dermatologic assessment of 101 mpox (monkeypox) cases from 13 countries during the 2022 outbreak: Skin lesion morphology, clinical course, and scarring. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 May;88(5):1066-1073. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2022.12.035. Epub 2023 Jan 11. PubMed PMID: 36641010; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC9833815.
- Padovese V, Fuller LC, Griffiths CEM, Maurer T, Freeman E. Migrant skin health: perspectives from the Migrant Health Summit, Malta, 2022. Br J Dermatol. 2023 Mar 30;188(4):553-554. doi: 10.1093/bjd/ljad001. PubMed PMID: 36655397.
Grand Challenges in Global Skin Health
Global Psoriasis Atlas (GPA)
Reports:
Publications:
- Key publication: National, regional, and worldwide epidemiology of psoriasis: systematic analysis and modelling study (Parisi et al. 2020, BMJ)
- Updated systematic analysis to be published in the Q1 2025
- All publications (2017-2024)
Global Atopic Dermatitis Atlas (GADA)
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Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas (GHiSA)
Reports:
Publications:
- Prevalence of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Berekum, Ghana (Hagan et al. 2022)
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Prevalence in Nuuk, Greenland: Physician Validation of a Hidradenitis Suppurativa Questionnaire in a Greenlandic Setting (Botvid et al. 2023)
- Prevalence of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in an African Population: Validation of a Screening Questionnaire in Lagos, Nigeria (Anaba et al. 2023)
- The Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas Methodology: Combining Global Proportions in a Pooled Analysis (Bouazzi et al. 2024)
- Prevalence of hidradenitis suppurativa in a Turkish population: validation of a screening questionnaire in Istanbul, Turkey (Vural et al. 2024)
Global Vitiligo Atlas (GLOVA)
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