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
Research
Raising Awareness to the 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.
330
Congressional Meetings
in 2022/23 FY
84M
Americans Living with
a Skin Disease
27
Dermatological Related
Non-Profit Groups
$86B
In Direct and Indirect Costs
Related to Skin Disease
Recent News &
Upcoming Events
SID 2024 Annual Meeting
May 14, 2024
The Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) Annual Meeting will take place May 14-18 in Dallas, Texas. Visit the Annual Meeting website…
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2024 CSD Hill Day
April 21, 2024
April 21-23, 2024 The CSD will be providing travel bursaries for 50 patient advocates to join our efforts in asking…
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CSD Development Day
March 9, 2024
The CSD will be hosting its Annual Business Meeting and Development Day on Saturday, March 9th, 2024 in conjunction with…
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2024 AAD Annual Meeting
March 8, 2024
The Academy will offer each Associate Member Organization of the CSD a maximum of (2) complimentary base registrations as non-member…
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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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