Mission and Values

The American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS) was founded in 1989 and has grown from a small dedicated group of dermatologists focused on contact dermatitis to over 2,500 health care professionals in the field of allergic contact dermatitis and related inflammatory skin diseases.

ACDS Vision Statement

The American Contact Dermatitis Society is committed to advancing the care and understanding of dermatitis and allergy.

ACDS Mission Statement

The mission of the American Contact Dermatitis Society is to be the premier organization cultivating advancements in the diagnosis and care of dermatitis through the promotion of education, research, and advocacy. Our society is dedicated to understanding and investigating the interplay among all forms of dermatitis, including contact, atopic, occupational/environmental, photo, and drug.