The Coalition of Skin Diseases
Working to improve the lives of 84 million Americans living with dermatological conditions
Why We Exist
As the largest consortium of skin disease patient advocacy organizations in the United States, the efforts of the Coalition of Skin Diseases (CSD) aim to ensure that all Americans living with dermatological diseases and skin traumas receive the care they need to live healthy and productive lives.
Sharing Best Practices
Advocacy & Awareness
Research
Raising Awareness of the Impact of Skin Disease
We Take Advocating
for Patients Seriously
The CSD works to improve the lives of over 84 million Americans living with dermatological conditions by supporting member organizations in developing, building, and enhancing their current advocacy initiatives. We are also the conduit through which our members speak with one voice to policy-makers and regulators about the debilitating nature of dermatological diseases and barriers to access, treatment, and research.
84M
Americans Living with
a Skin Disease
37
Dermatological Related
Non-Profit Members
3000
Known Skin Diseases
$86B
Direct and Indirect Costs
Related to Skin Disease
Recent News &
Upcoming Events
SID Annual Meeting
May 14, 2024
May 7-10, 2025 The Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) Annual Meeting will take place in San Diego, California. The SID…
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CSD Hill Day
April 21, 2024
May 18-20, 2025 The CSD fly-in Capitol Hill Day is our coalition’s flagship annual event providing members, along with the…
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CSD Development Day
March 9, 2024
March 8, 2025 The CSD will be hosting its Development Day and Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, March 8th, in…
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AAD Annual Meeting
March 8, 2024
March 7-11, 2025 The American Academy of Dermatology offers each Associate Member Organization of the CSD a maximum of (2)…
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Membership with the CSD
The CSD is a collective of patient groups, non-profit and corporate entities, which align with the coalition’s mission in advocating for dermatological patients. There are three membership opportunities:
Associate Membership
Dermatological Patient Support Organizations that are tax-exempt with 501c3 status.Learn More
Affiliate Membership
Entities that are tax-exempt and whose mission supports the goals of the CSD.Learn More
Corporate Membership
Entities that are non-tax-exempt with a focus on those living with a skin disease.Learn More
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