American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS)

Who We Are

Founded in 1989, the mission of the American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS) is to be the premier organization cultivating advancements in the diagnosis and care of dermatitis through the promotion of education, research, and advocacy. Our society is dedicated to understanding, and investigating the interplay among, contact, occupational, atopic, photo, drug and other forms of dermatitis. Read More

Featured Resources

Membership

Join us in becoming the premier organization cultivating advancements in the diagnosis and care of dermatitis. Learn More

CAMP

A resource designed to help patients manage allergic contact dermatitis and find personal care products safe to use. Learn more

Dermatitis Journal

The official Journal of the ACDS, with a focus on contact, atopic, occupational, and drug dermatitis. Learn more

Find a Provider

A resource to find individuals who provide patch test services in your area. Learn more

Grants/Awards

Deadline: April 15, 2025; 11:59pm CT

Clinical Research Award
This award is presented to young investigators studying occupational dermatology and/or epidemiology of contact dermatitis.

Mentoring Award
Granted for the purpose of assisting young dermatologists including dermatology residents, dermatology fellows, or dermatologists up to to 5 years out of residency to become leaders/experts in the field of contact dermatitis by acquiring additional academic skills.

Mid-Career Award
Provides ACDS members opportunities to enhance their career development through participating in "hands-on" training or other educational activities.