World Skin Health Day is a global initiative with the purpose of inspiring action towards improving skin health for all. This important day, championed by the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) and the International Society of Dermatology (ISD), is dedicated to spotlighting the crucial importance of skin health.
With hundreds of other dermatologists, join CeraVe, proud partner of the ILDS and ISD, as we raise awareness and ignite a movement for skin health access around the globe.
Get Involved on World Skin Health Day
Dermatologists Around the World
Submit your own activity on the World Skin Health Day website to encourage action toward improving skin health. Examples of activities include raising awareness, providing local care, and hosting educational events.
U.S. Dermatologists
Join CeraVe and the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) to volunteer your time at your nearest NAFC clinic. Alongside hundreds of dermatologist changemakers, provide free care and resources to underinsured and uninsured Americans in need.
More Ways to Participate
Raise Awareness
Inspire action on social media through engaging posts, stories, and live chats.
Provide Care
Make a difference for underserved patients through outreach clinics, patient training, or volunteer days.
Educational Events
Organize impactful educational events like conferences, webinars, podcasts, exhibitions, or rallies.
Volunteer on World Skin Health Day
Fill out the form below to let us know if you’re a U.S. dermatologist interested in volunteering at your nearest National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) clinic.
Not located in the U.S.?
You can still participate by submitting your own project with World Skin Health Day here!
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Skin Health Facts
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Your skin is the body's first barrier against bacteria, viruses, and pollutants. Healthy skin is crucial for our overall wellbeing.
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Over 3,000 skin diseases affect more than 1.8 billion people globally at any given time.
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Over 1 billion people worldwide lack proper access to dermatological care.
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In some regions, individuals may travel up to eight hours to reach the nearest skin health clinic.
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Some countries have less than 1 dermatologist per million population, exacerbating the burden of untreated conditions.
World Skin Health Day is a global initiative by the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) and the International Society of Dermatology (ISD) that occurs on July 8th with the purpose of educating people about the significance of skin health and encouraging discussion and actions that work towards improving skin health.
Have your own project idea? Submit it on the World Skin Health Day website.
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501c(3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of medically uninsured and underinsured people throughout the U.S. and the more than 1,400 Free and Charitable Clinics and Charitable Pharmacies that serve them. NAFC programs provide a wide range of support to its members and in turn patients through funding, education and training, advocacy, standards, disaster relief, and more.
CeraVe is on a mission to help close the skin health access gap, as skin health access should be a fundamental human right. Care For All, CeraVe’s signature social impact program, was created to help improve access to dermatological care in underserved communities around the world. We’re on a mission to empower frontline healthcare providers and give millions of underserved patients access to skin healthcare.
