The ISAD–WHO course on atopic dermatitis in Black skin is now available, in addition to the WHO Academy platform, on the newly launched ILDS Skin Health Training Hub. Atopic Dermatitis with focus on Sub-Saharan Africa: Training for national and district-level health workers To access the course, you can either use this link https://whoacademy.org/ or type the […]
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Save the date! March 30, 08:00 – 09:30 am Denver Time (MDT, UTC-6), via ZoomZürich time (CEST, UTC+2): 16:00 – 17:30Duration: 90 minutes Introduction The ISAD-OPENED Task Force will hold its first biannual meeting of 2026 during the AAD Congress in Denver, Colorado. Following a survey conducted among our members, this meeting will be held […]
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Congratulations to Erere OTROFANOWEI and colleagues for this important multi-country study on the accessibility and affordability of emollients for atopic dermatitis in Africa, now published in Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Their survey across 16 mostly Sub-Saharan African countries highlights a crucial but often overlooked reality: even basic moisturizers—the foundation of atopic dermatitis management—remain financially out […]
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Prof Kin Fon LEONG from Malaysia kindly shares his book with the ISAD community — many thanks! Two educative booklets from Malaysia Fore word Dr Yong Kwang TAY, FRCPSingapore
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A New Chapter in International Partnership We are pleased to announce the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the International Society of Atopic Dermatitis (ISAD) and the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), formalizing a strengthened collaboration between our two societies. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to advancing excellence in patient care, education, and research […]
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You are invited! DEADLINE FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2026 As a board- certified dermatologist practicing in an African country, you are invited to participate in a modified e-Delphi consensus process to support the development of the African Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema), led by the African Society of Dermatology […]
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Motto: Science and Empathy in Atopic Dermatitis 17-19 October 2026, Beijing, China + New in 2026 for Early-Career Pros: All you need to know about AD Dear ISADers, We are proud and excited to welcome you in Beijing, China, to the 16th Georg RAJKA International Symposium on Atopic Dermatitis (ISAD), in 2026. Its motto “Science […]
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Dear colleagues, I remind you that you can yourself submit or encourage your younger colleagues who have already a career track oriented around Atopic Dermatitis to apply to the 2026 Rajka’s Medal kindly donated by Mrs Susanne RAJKA, PhD (Oslo). The deadline is July 1st, 2026. The 2026 Rajka Medal and 15.000 EUR Prize will […]
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Aligning Measurement with Patient Experience At the ISAD–WHO closed workshop held in Melbourne in October 2025, international experts and patient representatives explored how a Treat-to-Target (T2T) strategy could be meaningfully adapted to atopic dermatitis (AD). The meeting brought together dermatologists, pediatric dermatologists, allergists, rheumatologists, pulmonologists, pharmacists, global health experts, and patient advocates from Europe, Asia, […]
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Best Oral #1081 Comparative transcriptomic profiling of Asian atopic dermatitis and psoriasis reveals candidate molecular targets for precision therapyChang Ook PARK, South Korea Best Posters #1115 Multi-omic spatial profiling of atopic eczema skin reveals common transcriptional and proteomic immune targets altered with inhibiting interleukin 4 and interleukin 13 signalingNicholas P. WEST, Australia #1070 Regulatory role […]
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