Fondation René Touraine - International Foundation for Dermatology

25/11/2025

📢 The Call for Abstracts for the 3rd WCRSD - World Congress on Rare Skin Diseases is now extended until December 20th, 2025!

Authors whose abstracts are accepted will be announced in mid-January 2026 and will benefit from a special early bird registration fee until February 28th, 2026.

Don’t miss this opportunity to share your research and contribute to the international dialogue on rare skin diseases!

Registration & submission details: https://wcrsd.com/en/call-for-abstracts

24/11/2025

FR Imaginez vivre avec une peau qui attire tous les regards.

Des centaines d'enfants atteints de maladies dermatologiques vivent avec une différence visible, à l'âge où le regard des autres forge l'identité.

Quand votre peau vous rend « différent », quand elle devient le premier sujet de conversation, quand elle vous isole alors que vous vous construisez... les mots ne suffisent plus.

Alors ils dessinent.

Depuis 10 ans, notre concours « Ma peau raconte » transforme l'expérience en création. Ces enfants ne subissent plus seulement leur condition : ils la transcendent, lui donnent forme et sens. L'art devient libération.

Le hic ? Ces œuvres dorment dans nos tiroirs.

Aujourd'hui, on se lance : transformer 10 ans de créations en un vrai livre. Pas pour nous. Pour eux. Pour qu'ils voient leur travail reconnu.

Un seul objectif : 15 000 € à réunir d'ici le 8 janvier 2026.

👉 Soutenez le projet : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fondrt/ma-peau-raconte-le-livre



GB Imagine living with skin that draws every gaze.

Hundreds of children with dermatological conditions live with visible difference, at an age when others' perceptions shape identity.

When your skin makes you "different," when it becomes the first topic of conversation, when it isolates you while you're still finding yourself... words are no longer enough.

So they draw.

For 10 years, our "My Skin Tells a Story" competition has transformed experience into creation. These children no longer simply endure their condition: they transcend it, give it form and meaning. Art becomes liberation.

The problem? These works are sleeping in our drawers.

Today, we're taking action: turning 10 years of creations into a real book. Not for us. For them. So they can see their work recognized.

One goal: €15,000 to raise by January 8, 2026.

👉 Support the project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fondrt/ma-peau-raconte-le-livre

Quand les enfants transforment leur maladie en art.

21/11/2025

Evolution and commitment go hand in hand 🤝

Fédération Française de la Peau has recently revealed their new visual identity, marking an exciting evolution in their journey.

For years, they've been a vital voice in the dermatology community—bringing together patient associations, driving public health initiatives, and fighting for the rights of people living with skin conditions.

This fresh identity reflects their dynamic commitment to the future while staying true to their core mission.

Brochures scolairesLa Fédération Française de la Peau (FFP) s’engage à promouvoir la prévention et l’éducation à la santé cutanée auprès des jeunes générations.Dans cette démarche, la FFP lance trois brochures pédagogiques spécialement conçues pour les élèves du primaire, du se...

20/11/2025

🔎 A closer look at the molecular and neural pathways shaping the experience of itch and cutaneous pain
Learn more during the SPIN World Tour 2025 webinar on Nov 27th at 1-2pm CET!

To register click here 👉https://www.spindermatology.org/knowledge-center/pruritus-cutaneous-neurophysiology

19/11/2025

6,500 skin diseases identified 📊

An impressive figure that reflects the diversity and complexity of dermatology. From eczema to psoriasis, from rare diseases to chronic conditions, each pathology requires specific expertise and in-depth research.

This is why the René Touraine Foundation supports dermatological research to better understand, diagnose and treat these diseases that affect millions of people.

Source: Société Française de Dermatologie et de Pathologie Sexuellement Transmissible

17/11/2025

📍 Rendez-vous aux Journées Dermatologiques de Paris !

La Fondation René Touraine sera présente aux JDP du 3 au 5 décembre 2025 au Palais des Congrès - Porte Maillot, Paris.

Depuis 2016, nous participons fidèlement à cet événement incontournable de la dermatologie française, et cette année encore, nous serons ravis de vous accueillir pour échanger sur nos actions pour améliorer la qualité des soins aux patients.

Pourquoi venir nous voir ?

✨ Découvrir nos actions en cours

✨ Échanger sur nos initiatives d'accompagnement des patients

✨ En savoir plus sur nos actions de sensibilisation

✨ Rencontrer notre équipe

Que vous soyez dermatologue, chercheur, professionnel de santé ou tout simplement intéressé par nos missions, nous serons heureux de vous rencontrer et de partager avec vous notre engagement pour faire avancer la dermatologie.

📍 Stand 80 - 3 au 5 décembre 2025
Palais des Congrès - Porte Maillot, Paris

Plus d'informations sur l'événement : https://www.lesjdp.fr/
À très bientôt !

14/11/2025

The future of dermatology is digital and it's happening now. 💻

Teledermatology is rapidly transforming access to skin care across Europe, breaking down geographical barriers and bringing expert care to patients who need it most.

On November 18, 2025 (13:00–15:00), GlobalSkin - International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations and the European Dermatology Forum are hosting a crucial webinar: "Leveraging Teledermatology: Perspectives from Patients and Practitioners."

What's at stake:

🔹 Improving access to care for underserved populations

🔹 Enhancing quality and continuity of patient care

🔹 Addressing practical challenges for practitioners

🔹 Integrating digital solutions into health systems

The webinar brings together patients, practitioners, and policymakers for panel discussions and audience Q&A.

👉 Register here : https://globalskin.org/index.php?option=com_civicrm&task=civicrm/event/info&reset=1&id=99&noFullMsg=true

The International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations (also known as GlobalSkin) is a unique global alliance, committed to improving the lives of patients worldwide.

13/11/2025

🔎 A fresh look at the skin’s sensory network: bridging human and animal neurobiology through functional and molecular profiling.
Hans Jürgen Solinski will tell you more during the SPIN World Tour 2025 webinar happening on Nov 27th at 1-2pm CET!

To register click here 👉https://www.spindermatology.org/knowledge-center/pruritus-cutaneous-neurophysiology

12/11/2025

📢 The preliminary program for our 3rd World Congress on Rare Skin Diseases is now online!

Discover the first sessions, conferences, and highlights that will punctuate this new edition: 👉 https://wcrsd.com/en/program

The 3-day World Congress on Rare Skin Diseases focuses on advances in understanding, diagnosing, and managing rare dermatological conditions, combining insights from skin biology, immunity, and genetics. It highlights emerging diagnostic tools, novel classifications, and patient-centred approaches.

Key cross-cutting themes include:
- Inflammation and immune dysfunction
- Genetic skin fragility and connective tissue disorders
- Cancer predisposition in rare skin diseases

The congress also emphasizes collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and patient organisations, fostering shared progress and collective strategies for the future of rare skin disease research and care.

🔍 Find more details about the preliminary program and registration here: https://wcrsd.com/en/

07/11/2025

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📢 Did you know?

The American Academy of Dermatology leads essential advocacy work that directly impacts our specialty every day:

✅ Fighting for fair payment for dermatologists

✅ Defending against inappropriate step therapy protocols

✅ Raising the visibility of dermatology

✅ Expanding CME access for continuous learning

✅ Strengthening our professional community

In their latest Impact Report, the AAD demonstrates the tangible results of these advocacy efforts — and the power of what we can achieve together to advance the profession.

An inspiring example of effective advocacy serving dermatology! 👇

📢 Your AAD continues to protect and advance the specialty on matters that mean most to board-certified dermatologists! We advocate for fair payment, defend against inappropriate step therapy protocols, raise the visibility of dermatology, expand CME access, and strengthen our member community. In...

06/11/2025

Only 7 days to go until we unite the brightest minds in Psoriasis!
Let’s make a difference in the future treatment
Register now!

📅 13 November 2025
📍 Golden Jewel Hotel, Alexandria – Sidi Gaber, Egypt

🔗 Register now: http://bit.ly/47oSRlD
📝 Submit your abstract: http://bit.ly/42F6jzd

03/11/2025

🌟 One Fellowship, Decades of Impact

In 2008, the Fondation René Touraine invested in a young researcher named Dr. Julien Seneschal, funding his fellowship at Harvard University in Professor Thomas Kupper's lab.

Today, Professor Seneschal is:

✅ Head of the Inflammatory & Autoimmune Skin Disorders Unit, University of Bordeaux
✅ President of the French Society for Research in Dermatology
✅ Board Member of the European Society for Dermatological Research

5 years ago, he joined the Scientific Committee of our action SPIN as one of the first vitiligo experts.

His groundbreaking research on vitiligo's immune pathogenesis has led to publications in Science Translational Medicine, Immunity, and multiple international awards.

This is the power of investing in early-career researchers.

One fellowship. Decades of impact. Countless patients helped.