What is National DRESS Syndrome Day?
On July 16, we recognize this holiday worldwide to build awareness of DRESS Syndrome and honor patients who’ve experienced this horrific illness. Our goal is to unite our global community — patients, loved ones, and medical and research professionals — while recognizing those whose lives have forever changed as a result of this life-threatening disease.
Keep Spreading Awareness
Every action that helps spread awareness about DRESS Syndrome furthers our understanding of this relatively unknown condition. Here are ways you can help foster awareness all year round!
​Nominate Your 2025 DRESS Hero
DRESS Hero is our annual awards event where we celebrate medical professionals from around the world who excel at treating and caring for DRESS Syndrome patients. Nominations come from patients and loved ones. Nominate your DRESS Hero! 2024 entries are currently closed. We'll open 2025 entries in September — stay tuned!
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​Use our Awareness Ribbon
Spread the word about DRESS Syndrome by downloading and using the awareness ribbon. Include it in artwork and designs. Post on social media. Share why raising awareness matters to you.
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Register Your Case of DRESS Syndrome
Registering your case is another way you can help the medical and research communities better understand this relatively unknown disease. Register with us.
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​Submit your personal DRESS story
One way we educate people about DRESS Syndrome is by sharing stories from patients who have experienced this debilitating condition. Your story helps people understand how the medicines we take can sometimes hurt us — and the prompt, critical, and collaborative care patients need to overcome and survive this illness. Share your story with us!
Our 2024 theme: Voices for DRESS
The medical research community is making great strides in understanding genetic factors that play a role in why some people develop severe drug reactions like DRESS Syndrome to specific medications. In our 2024 campaign, we focused on "Voices for DRESS" and united our patient and medical communities to share their personal insights and research knowledge. Check out our videos below to learn our 2024 facts about DRESS and discover patient and medical stories to deepen your understanding. Know the facts. Hear their stories. Save lives.
Hear From Our Founders
Tasha Tolliver
Executive Director & Co-Founder
Nancy Szakacsy
Co-Founder
Hear From Doctors
Learn what the medical community is saying about positive developments in DRESS Syndrome research and awareness:
Dr. Elizabeth J. Phillips
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA
Dr. Kimberly Blumenthal
Massachusetts General Hospital, USA
Dr. Roni Dodiuk-Gad, MD
Israel Institute of Technology, Israel
Hear From Patients
Learn from patients why DRESS Syndrome awareness matters:
Bobby Dillon
DRESS Syndrome Patient
Jayla
DRESS Syndrome Patient
In Memoriam Video
Most people will recover from their DRESS reaction. However, 10% of people die from this disease. Join us in honoring the individuals from around the world who lost their battle with DRESS Syndrome — as well as everyone who is unspoken and unnamed.