International Dermoscopy Society

24/07/2026

Dear Harald,
Today, we celebrate not only your birthday but also the remarkable person behind so many contributions to our dermoscopy community.

Your wisdom, generosity, kindness, and unwavering commitment to education have inspired colleagues and friends across the world. Thank you for sharing your knowledge so generously and for making our community stronger through your dedication and friendship.

May this new year bring you good health, happiness, exciting adventures, and many more moments to celebrate with those who mean the most to you.

Have a fantastic birthday 🥂🎂

23/07/2026

Just... ONE MONTH before registration opens!

🤝 Now is the perfect time to introduce Ofer Reiter, a member of the studies committee, who will be attending in Lyon. He looks forward to meeting you there from May 12 to 15 for what promises to be a high-quality event.

To join him onsite, discover the latest advances and news in the field of dermoscopy, sign up to our newsletter, and take a look at the program:
📧 www.ids-wcd2027.com/newsletter
🔎 https://www.ids-wcd2027.com/dynamic-program #/

For more information, browse our website: www.ids-wcd2027.com
📍 Lyon, France | Congress Center
📆 12–15 May 2027

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- Beth Leocadia Fernandes

09/07/2026

🤔 What if you were featured at an international congress? In front of an engaged and passionate community?

🙏 IDS offers you this opportunity by submitting your abstracts! Explore the 42 topics: https://www.ids-wcd2027.com/abstract-submission

🚨 Key dates:
🆕 Registration opens in a few weeks!
📅 6 months left to submit your abstract, until November 2026. Authors will be notified in February 2027. Lyon will be the place to be to meet the leading names in the field.

Detailed program already available: https://www.ids-wcd2027.com/dynamic-program #/
For more information, browse our website: www.ids-wcd2027.com
📍 Lyon, France | Congress Center
📆 12–15 May 2027

🔔 Stay connected:
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Instagram: idswcd2027
LinkedIn: International Dermoscopy Society

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- Beth Leocadia Fernandes

25/06/2026

🤝 Meet the Minds Behind WCD 2027 | A content series highlighting personalities behind WCD 2027, showcasing their expertise and role in shaping the congress.
Episode 1: Prof. Luc Thomas

Registration for the IDS opens this summer, in August, and before we get there, we’d like to introduce some of the key people helping bring the congress to life.

🙏 We begin with Prof. Luc Thomas, President of the Congress... a dermatologist and dermato-oncologist, Prof. Luc Thomas is recognized for his work in skin oncology, early diagnosis of melanoma, dermoscopy, skin surgery, and nail diseases. He has published more than 600 peer-reviewed scientific articles in international journals, is the co-editor of four books published in several languages, and co-author of more than 25 books. He was a member of the board of the most recent World Congress of Dermatology held in France, which took place in Paris in 2002.

👥 As WCD 2027 takes shape, his leadership helps set the tone for a congress designed to bring together the global dermoscopy community around innovation, education, and progress in the field.
Stay tuned as we spotlight more of the people shaping WCD 2027.

Detailed program already available: https://www.ids-wcd2027.com/dynamic-program #/
For more information, browse our website: www.ids-wcd2027.com
📍 Lyon, France | Congress Center
📆 12–15 May 2027

🔔 Stay connected:
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Instagram: idswcd2027
LinkedIn: International Dermoscopy Society

📬 Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates:
www.ids-wcd2027.com/newsletter

- Beth Leocadia Fernandes

09/06/2026

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to participate in an anonymous international survey exploring dermatologists’ current approaches to the initial surgical management of melanoma. The survey aims to identify current practices, areas of consensus, and variations in melanoma management across different countries and healthcare settings.

The survey takes approximately 5–10 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous. We would be grateful for your participation and encourage you to share the survey with dermatology colleagues in your network.

Here is the link to the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6RWVL58

Thank you very much for your valuable time and contribution.

Kind regards,

Ebba Wennberg, PhD Student
John Paoli, Professor
Department of Dermatology and Venereology
University of Gothenburg, Sweden

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08/06/2026

☀️ As summer begins, UV exposure increases, reminding us of how essential skin cancer awareness truly is.

As the World Congress of Dermoscopy brings together the global dermoscopy community, this is also a timely reminder that awareness, vigilance, and early recognition remain central in the fight against skin cancer.

From May 12 to 14, several sessions will directly address these topics, including 2 plenary sessions and 3 scientific sessions:
- Plenary 1 - Treatment of Melanoma
- SC09 - The melanocytomas and Spitzoid spectrum
- SC12 - Melanoma epidemiology: lessons to be learned
- Plenary 2 - Biology and Pathology of Melanoma
- SC22 - Melanocytic nevi - Why worry?

🔎 Jump into the detailed program: https://www.ids-wcd2027.com/dynamic-program #/
For more information, browse our website: www.ids-wcd2027.com
📍 Lyon, France | Congress Center
📆 12–15 May 2027

🔔 Stay connected:
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Instagram: idswcd2027
LinkedIn: International Dermoscopy Society

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www.ids-wcd2027.com/newsletter

Beth Leocadia Fernandes

16/05/2026

If you’re not yet a member of the International Dermoscopy Society, don’t miss the opportunity to become part of our global dermoscopy community!

Join us to:
🔍 Improve your dermoscopy skills
📚 Access educational videos and learning resources
📰 Stay updated with the latest IDS news and activities
🎥 Be notified when new educational content is released

And a friendly reminder to our existing members: memberships need to be renewed every 3 years to keep your access active.

You can join or renew your membership using the link below https://dermoscopy-ids.org/sign-up/

16/05/2026

Two inspiring days in beautiful Gothenburg for the International Dermoscopy Society brainstorming meeting, kindly hosted by John Paoli ✨

We had productive discussions about the future academic projects of the IDS, shared new ideas, and shaped upcoming opinion papers and recommendation papers together.
It was incredibly motivating to see so many passionate minds working toward the same goal: improving education, collaboration, and the future of dermoscopy worldwide 🌍

Beyond the meetings, it was also a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and friends, exchange experiences, and create new ideas together.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to these inspiring two days! Looking forward to the exciting projects ahead

MedicalEducation Research DermoscopyCommunity BrainstormingMeeting

12/05/2026

📅 In exactly ONE YEAR, the IDS will welcome you to Lyon for a new edition of the World Dermoscopy Congress.

The 7th edition of this flagship dermoscopy event will bring together the global community for 4 days of discussion and learning. Here’s everything you need to know about the event on this key milestone 🎯

🥇 Key information #1 - Registration opens in THREE MONTHS! Mark your calendar: August 2026, the platform will open, and during the first weeks, tickets will be at a reduced price!

🥈Key information #2 - This IDS website has recently added two pages relating to the program:
- Session description page - to find out what each session means: https://www.ids-wcd2027.com/session-descriptions
- Dynamic program page - to navigate and find your session thanks to a range of possible settings: https://www.ids-wcd2027.com/dynamic-program #/

🥉 Key information #3 - You want to play an active role at the IDS ? The submission platform is still open for 6 months! Go to the website, follow the instructions, and send your abstract to the scientific committee, in charge of reviewing the content: https://www.ids-wcd2027.com/abstract-submission

🌟 Finally, grant opportunities for abstract presenters working in LMICs! More information here: https://www.ids-wcd2027.com/registration/grant-opportunities

For more information, browse our website: www.ids-wcd2027.com
📍 Lyon, France | Congress Center
📆 12–15 May 2027

🔔 Stay connected:
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Instagram: idswcd2027
LinkedIn: International Dermoscopy Society

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Beth Leocadia Fernandes

11/05/2026

Happy 60th Birthday to the legendary Prof. Giuseppe Argenziano! 🎉🎂
60 years young, still teaching, inspiring, and spotting structures the rest of us would never see 😄
Thank you for sharing your incredible knowledge, energy, and passion with the dermoscopy community for so many years. Wishing you endless happiness, good health, and many more years of brilliance ahead. We love you, Geppi! ❤️