Australasian Blistering Diseases Foundation
Research. Education. Support.
Improving Care for Rare Blistering Diseases.
The Australasian Blistering Diseases Foundation advances understanding, empowers patients and families with clear information, and provides compassionate support for those living with rare autoimmune and hereditary blistering skin conditions.
How we can help you
Access to tailored information about specific blistering diseases.
Referral to local and online support groups and discussion forums.
Guidance on managing symptoms and coordinating care with healthcare teams.
Information on current research and opportunities to participate in studies.
Support for carers and family members, including practical coping strategies and mental health resources.
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with a blistering disease, ABDF is here to help you understand the condition, connect with others who share similar experiences, and access resources that support living as well as possible with the disease.
Professor Dedee F Murrell
MA(Cambridge), BMBCh(Oxford), FAAD(USA, MD(UNSW), FACD, FRCP (Edin), DSc (Oxford) Head of Department, Senior Staff Specialists Dermatologist, St George Hospital, Conjoint Professor, University of NSW Professor Fellow, The George Intsitute for Global Health, Sydney
“Professor Murrell is a gem amongst Australia's Dermatologists - her professionalism and dedication to healing her patients is a rare find. She has solved a very complex case for my mother and we are all extremely grateful for her services. If there is an award for overall best doctor and practice Professor Dedee Murrell should be given that award.”
“I still regard Prof Murrell as one of the best doctors I’ve ever encountered, I will always appreciate her as both a caring physician and great human.”