World Skin Health Day
Aims to raise awareness about skin health and diseases
About World Skin Health Day
World Skin Health Day is a joint project of the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) and the International Society of Dermatology (ISD).
Skin disease is one of the most common human illnesses. According to the World Health Organization, over 900 million people are affected by skin diseases around the world at any time. Also, the WHO International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11) includes more than 2,000 skin or skin-related illnesses.
Since 2013, World Skin Health Day has been taking place across the world to raise awareness of and treat a diverse range of skin conditions.