The activities of the society can be grouped under the following broad headings:

• • Communication
• • Advisory
• • Representation
• • Conferences and Seminars
• • Technical Courses
• • Liaison
  • - ASDV disseminates information about significant developments concerning the dermatology industry.
  • - ASDV guides the industry in matters relating to drug import-export policies, ethics and interventions.
  • - ASDV represents the industry's viewpoint to the members Government authorities at the Central and State levels.
  • - ASDV conducts regional, national conferences and seminars focusing on current matters.
  • - ASDV organizes refresher courses and diploma courses with the co-operation of academic and training institutions. These courses help in improving the technical knowledge of practitioners who are associated with the industry.