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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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This information was originally published on healthdirect - Australasian College of Dermatologists.

Last reviewed: August 2022

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Papular dermatoses of pregnancy

A-Z OF SKIN Papular dermatoses of pregnancy BACK TO A-Z SEARCH Papular dermatoses of pregnancy is also known as atopic eruption of pregnancy

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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 - Cradle Cap

A-Z OF SKIN Cradle Cap BACK TO A-Z SEARCH Cradle cap also known as Seborrhoeic dermatitis in infants, is inflammation of the skin that usually occurs on areas of the body such as the head and trunk where there are a greater number of oil glands

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Atopic Dermatitis

A-Z OF SKIN Atopic Dermatitis BACK TO A-Z SEARCH What is atopic dermatitis? Also known as…Atopic Eczema  Atopic dermatitis is a common condition that often begins in infancy or early childhood but can also begin in young adults or even later in life

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Miliaria

Miliaria is a group of skin conditions that arise from blockage of sweat ducts. There are three types of miliaria classified by the level of blockage of the sweat duct.

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Nappy rash

Nappy rash is a common, irritant dermatitis occurring in the nappy area, mostly in children under the age of two years. It is not primarily an infection or the result of poor hygiene.

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Propranolol for Infantile Haemangioma

Propranolol is a medication that has been used for decades in the treatment of blood pressure, fast heart rate, and a variety of other medical conditions.

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Neonatal and infantile acne

Neonatal and Infantile acne affects babies in the first 3 months of life.

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Naevus sebaceous

Naevus sebaceous is a birthmark usually seen on the scalp or face of newborns and infants. In rare cases it can be present on other areas of the body. Naevus sebaceous can be thought of as being similar to a birthmark but made up of sebaceous cells.

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ACD A-Z of Skin - Cholestasis of pregnancy

A-Z OF SKIN Cholestasis of pregnancy BACK TO A-Z SEARCH Cholestasis of pregnancy or cholestatic jaundice of pregnancy also known as Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, is a rare liver condition which causes an itchy skin

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