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Australasian College of Dermatologists

The Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD) is the sole medical college accredited by the Australian Medical Council for the training and continuing professional development of medical practitioners in the specialty of dermatology. It is the leading authority in Australia for dermatology, providing information, advocacy and advice to individuals, communities, government and other health stakeholders on skin health and dermatological practice.

Dermatology is the area of medicine that deals with the skin including the hair and nails. Dermatologists are medical specialists trained in the diagnosis, treatment and management of all skin diseases including skin cancer.

As the national peak membership organisation, the College represents over 590 specialist dermatologist Fellows (FACD) and 100 trainees across the country.

Vision and mission

ACD's mission is to train, educate and foster ongoing excellence of specialist dermatologists, enabling our Fellows to be the leaders in skin health care, education, advocacy and innovation.

Their vision is for the highest standard of skin health and dermatology care to be available and accessible to all patients and communities.

How Australasian College of Dermatologists can help

Under the For Community section of the Australasian College of Dermatologists website, you can find support, information and resources for your skin, nail and hair health.

You can find information on when and how to see a dermatologist, tips for getting the most out of your appointments, links to patient support groups providing practical and emotional support for people affected by chronic skin, hair and nail conditions and the ‘A to Z of Skin’ with information on common and not-so-common skin conditions.

The Australasian College of Dermatologists ‘Find a dermatologist’ search tool helps you locate a dermatologist near you and find information on their areas of expertise.

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Last reviewed: August 2022

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Warts

A-Z OF SKIN Warts BACK TO A-Z SEARCH What is it? Also known as…Human Papillomavirus, Verrucae Vulgaris or Papillomas What are they? Warts are abnormal growths of the skin and mucosa caused by an infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV)

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Port-wine Stain

A-Z OF SKIN Port-wine Stain BACK TO A-Z SEARCH What is it? Also known as … Capillary Malformation in modern terminology, as well as Nevus Flammeus A port-wine stain is a pink to red flat patch on the skin which has well-defined edges

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Athlete's Foot

A-Z OF SKIN Athlete’s Foot BACK TO A-Z SEARCH What is it? Also known as Tinea Pedis Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that involves the skin on the feet, usually between the toes

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Poikiloderma of Civatte

Poikiloderma of civatte was first described in 1923 and refers to redness and mottled pigment on the sides of the neck.

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Enteroviral Vesicular Stomatitis

A-Z OF SKIN Enteroviral Vesicular Stomatitis BACK TO A-Z SEARCH What is it? Also known as … Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Notalgia paraesthetica

Notalgia paraesthetica is a disorder where an often intense localised itch occurs without a rash on the mid to upper back between the shoulder blades. It is thought to be due to sensory nerve irritation rather than a primary skin condition. It tends to run a chronic course. There is currently no cure but there are treatments that can help control the itch.

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Medication-induced cutaneous pigmentation 

Medication-induced cutaneous (skin) pigmentation (MIP) is due to various topical, oral and intravenous medications.

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Brachioradial Pruritus

A-Z OF SKIN Brachioradial Pruritus BACK TO A-Z SEARCH What is it? Also known as … Brachioradial Itch Brachioradial Pruritus is a skin condition where the affected person is troubled by abnormal skin sensations on the outer forearms, upper arms and occasionally on the top of the shoulder

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Erythrasma

Erythrasma is a very common skin condition that affects the groin, under the arms and in between the toes.

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Solar keratoses

A-Z OF SKIN Solar keratoses BACK TO A-Z SEARCH Solar keratoses also known as Actinic keratoses are pre-cancerous lesions that develop on sun-exposed areas of skin

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