International Society of Dermatology in the Tropics e.V.

Promoting dermatology in the tropics

Working together for skin health in the tropics.

For 30 years, the International Society of Dermatology in the Tropics e.V. has worked to improve access to qualified dermatological care for people in tropical and subtropical countries. The Society was founded in Tübingen in 1996.

Members
185
Countries
7
Founded
1996
Experienced dermatologist explaining clinical skin findings to younger colleagues in a tropical clinic

Our mission

Sharing knowledge where dermatological care is needed most.

Skin diseases are among the most common health problems in tropical regions, yet qualified dermatological care is scarce in many places. Our non-profit Society brings together physicians, scientists and healthcare professionals to strengthen training, research and care in the tropics. We are associated with the German Dermatological Society.

What we do

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Meetings & Symposia

Since 1999 we have organised regular scientific meetings and continuing education in tropical dermatology, most recently together with DSTIG and ADI.

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Travel Scholarships

We support knowledge exchange through travel scholarships for physicians from Europe and the tropics for clinical stays of at least three weeks.

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Projects on Site

Our working groups support dermatological care and training in Uganda, Cambodia, Namibia and Sri Lanka.

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Certificate

Together with the German Dermatological Academy, we offer the “Tropical and Travel Dermatology DDA” certificate in three modules.

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Next meeting

Webinar · 11 November 2026 · online

Mycoses in tropical and travel medicine

Joint DTG and ISDT continuing education series in tropical medicine and tropical dermatology: from cutaneous to systemic mycoses, with 2 CME credit points.

Meeting overview

Active across three continents

Our working groups