Activities of the International Committee of Dermatology

The International Committee of Dermatology (ICD) is the Executive Committee of the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS). It is composed of twelve regular and six ex officio members, of whom no fewer than ten are going to be replaced at the next Congress in Tokyo. Since the last Congress in Mexico City in 1977, the Committee has met every year but 1981. Most of the activities of the ICD have been concentrated on the preparations of the scientific program for the XVI International Congress in Tokyo in 1982. In order to strengthen the collaboration among the member societies, a "Manual" of the ILDS as well as two "Bulletins" of the ICD have been published. For the purpose of encouraging the advancement of dermatology, special committee for extracongressional matters has been appointed. During the years, important material concerning the activities of the ILDS and the ICD have been accumulated. An archive for this material is planned to be organized in Stockholm. For many reasons, a thorough revision of the present rules and regulations of the ILDS has seemed essential. A proposal for new bylaws will be presented at the Assembly Meeting at the Tokyo Congress.