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, 2026; 11:59pm CDT
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.
In The News
The Importance of Comprehensive Patch Testing: A Call to Action from the American Contact Dermatitis Society
Highlighting the importance of access to a broad range of patch test allergens.
