International Dermoscopy Society

25/12/2025

Happy Holidays & Happy New Year! As the year comes to an end, we would like to thank all our followers for being part of the International Dermoscopy Society.
We wish you a joyful Christmas and a New Year filled with health, inspiration, and new achievements. 💙

18/12/2025

🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from the IDS Team!

As the year comes to a close, we wish you a joyful holiday season filled with rest, warmth, and inspiration ❄️🎁

📅 Less than 2 months left before abstract submissions officially open!

A great opportunity to share your research and be part of a global congress dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and the future of dermatology.

Join us in Lyon, France, from 12 to 15 May 2027 — where science meets culture, gastronomy, and international exchange.

Until then, enjoy the festive season and see you in 2026!

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- Beth Leocadia Fernandes - Association des Généralistes Dermoscopistes Français - Le KEZAKO DU DERMATO. Formation et non groupe de demandes d’avis

13/12/2025

✨ New IDS Study Published! ✨

Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare but aggressive tumor that can closely mimic other benign and malignant skin lesions.

🔍 In this International Dermoscopy Society (multicenter study, we analyzed dermoscopic features of 134 MCCs compared with 268 clinically similar tumors.
📌Key findings:
• Pink color and surface scale emerged as positive predictors of MCC
• Ulceration, brown pigmentation, and blue-gray color were negative predictors
• MCC should be strongly considered in non-pigmented pink tumors with scale

This study highlights the value of dermoscopy in improving early recognition of MCC.
Now published — congratulations to all IDS contributors!

02/12/2025

What on earth happened to Aimilios? 🤨
Rumor has it he saw something so shocking it left him… speechless.
Or maybe he just has no idea what he’s looking at. 😅

The truth?
👉 It’s funnier — and way more interesting — than you’d ever expect.
And yes, you can help him out!

🔥 Watch the video and find out what really happened. ▶️✨

🎉 And if you want to dive even deeper into the world behind his surprise…
Don’t miss the 4th World Congress on Confocal Microscopy
📍 Naples, June 4–6, 2026

Organizing Secretariat:
Meeter Congressi
For information and registration: info@confocalcongress.org

18/11/2025

New IDS Webcast
Dermoscopy: Case-Based Learning
“Scalp Melanoma: The Invisible Killer” – Dr. V. Todorovska

Scalp melanomas are among the most frequently overlooked skin cancers — hidden by hair and often diagnosed late.

In this new webcast, Dr. Todorovska highlights why careful examination of the scalp must be a routine part of every skin check.
Key points:
• Why scalp melanomas tend to be diagnosed at later stages
• Dermoscopic clues and common melanoma subtypes on the scalp (which vary by age)
• Why scalp melanomas behave more aggressively
• The higher risk of recurrence and the clinical implications
• Practical tips to avoid missing these “invisible” lesions
Don’t miss this important educational case!
Watch here: https://youtu.be/SQIxPnRu8RU

12/11/2025

📢 M-3 before abstract submissions open for IDS !

📍 Lyon, France | 🗓 12–15 May 2027

Why should Lyon be on your radar as the host city of the IDS WCD 2027?
👉 Because science and gastronomy are a perfect match!

🍽️ Lyon is the undisputed capital of French gastronomy, blending heritage and innovation on every plate.

From the famous “Bouchons Lyonnais” - local restaurants recognized by the official quality label - to Michelin-starred chefs and rising culinary talents, Lyon offers an unforgettable food experience. The metropolitan area alone boasts around 20 Michelin stars.

👨‍🍳 Don’t miss the Les Halles de Lyon - Halles Paul Bocuse, the temple of Lyonnais cuisine and a paradise for gourmets from around the world.

🏆 And of course… the Bocuse d’Or was born here!
Every two years, the world’s most prestigious gastronomy competition takes place in Lyon during SIRHA, celebrating culinary excellence and creativity.

📝 So, get ready!
📅 Abstract submissions open in just 3 months – a unique opportunity to contribute to the scientific program and discover Lyon at its most delicious.

🔔 Stay connected & folow us on our main social media accounts:
- LinkedIn: International Dermoscopy Society
- Instagram: idswcd2027

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Beth Leocadia Fernandes - Le KEZAKO DU DERMATO

11/11/2025

🚨 BREAKING NEWS! Professor Giuseppe Argenziano is missing! 🚨
He hasn’t been seen for several days, and authorities have now officially declared him missing.
His last words to his team were: “Guys, I’m going to a Congress…”
A clue that, unfortunately, hasn’t helped investigators very much 🤣
The last person to see him?
👉 Professor Elvira Moscarella.
Rumor has it that she took him with her for reasons… still undisclosed.
Perhaps a discovery ready to overturn everything.
Perhaps a new way of seeing what remains invisible even under the Confocal.
Perhaps something no one is ready to understand.
Hypotheses multiply.
Questions grow.
Answers will come in only one place:
4th World Congress on Confocal Microscopy
Naples, June 4–6, 2026.

Organizing Secretariat
Meeter Congressi
For information and registration: info@confocalcongress.org

The search continues.
And you are called to follow the trail.

04/11/2025

New IDS Webcast!
We’re excited to share a new webcast prepared by Dr. Alex Chamberlain from Australia for the IDS.

In this 10-minute presentation, Dr. Chamberlain provides an excellent overview of dermatoscopic features and differential diagnosis of non-melanocytic lesions of the nail — a highly educational resource for all dermatoscopy lovers.

👉 Don’t miss it! Watch the full webcast on our IDS website and IDS Youtube channels ❤️

https://youtu.be/-x37xp_nh8c

04/11/2025

Learning Dermoscopy Has Never Been This Fun
Did you know that IDS offers Educational Gaming tools to help you sharpen your diagnostic skills while having fun?

Explore these interactive platforms developed by top experts in dermoscopy:
✨ DermaChallenge – Train and compete in real-life dermoscopy cases!
🚀 TODIV – Test your diagnostic accuracy and compare your performance with peers and AI!
🎯 YouDermoscopy – Practice anytime, anywhere — even while having coffee!

Join the game, boost your skills, and learn with the global dermoscopy community!
🔗 Visit the Educational Gaming section on [International Dermoscopy Society’s website].

https://dermoscopy-ids.org/educational-gaming/

DermaChallenge was founded by Harald Kittler, Philipp Tschandl and Christoph Rinner in 2018. DermaChallenge is a web-based teaching and training platform for health professionals. Using the principals of gamification we want to help you improve your diagnostic accuracy. In 2021 we created Dermonaut,...

04/11/2025

Did you know that IDS offers Educational Gaming tools to help you sharpen your diagnostic skills while having fun? https://dermoscopy-ids.org/educational-gaming/

🧩 Explore these interactive platforms developed by top experts in dermoscopy:
✨ DermaChallenge – Train and compete in real-life dermoscopy cases!
🚀 TODIV – Test your diagnostic accuracy and compare your performance with peers and AI!
🎯 YouDermoscopy – Practice anytime, anywhere — even while having coffee!

Join the game, boost your skills, and learn with the global dermoscopy community!
🔗 Visit the Educational Gaming section on [International Dermoscopy Society’s website].

01/11/2025

Every year on Halloween, we share this legendary photo by John Paoli! 👻
If you also have such amazing Halloween photos, tag us — we’d love to share them too!
Because until something better comes along, this one’s still the best! 😄🧡

01/11/2025

Readers:

Dermatology Practical & Conceptual has just published its latest issue at https://www.dpcj.org/index.php/dpc. We invite you to review the Table of Contents here and then visit our web site to review articles and items of interest.

Thanks for the continuing interest in our work,
Claudia Bilotto