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- About Skin Disorders -
Learn about skin conditions such as acne, exzema, psoriosis, rosacia, skin
cancer and melanoma.
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Acanthosis Nigricans - NORD fact sheet provides alternative names for this
disorder, a general discussion, and resources.
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AllExperts Dermatology Q&A - Directory of experts volunteering to answer
questions related to skin disorders.
- American Academy of
Dermatology Patient Information Pamphlets - Includes information about
skin care, sun protection, skin allergies, and several common dermatologic
conditions.
- Ask The Doctor - The
Dermatology Forum - Ask the Doctor - online medical forum (Q&A)for all
aspects of skin / dermatology conditions.
- Beg etc. -
Health information, with research, information, question and answer areas with
particular interest in Pleva or Mucha-Harbermann's disease.
- Boots Healthcare International (BHI)
- BHI's focus is on the development and marketing of analgesics, upper
respiratory tract and skincare products.
- Cancer and
Skin Care - A public forum to discuss the effects of cancer treatments on
the skin and remedies used by cancer patients and those who suffer chronic dry
skin.
- Consumer Guide to Laser Hair
Removal - Detailed Information for patients regarding laser hair removal
from the American Institutes of Laser Medicine and the Institute of Laser
Medicine.
- Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation -
Non-profit patient advocacy organization that supports people with this
condition by advancing patient care, promoting awareness, education, and
facilitating research.
- Department of
Dermatology - Univ. of Iowa - The Deptment of Dermatology of the
University of Iowa College of Medicine. The site provides information and
resources for the public, patients and medical professionals about skin
disorders.
- Dermatlas: Dermatology Image
Collections - Includes an online Dermatology Quiz that allows trainees to
test their diagnostic skills. Compiled, reviewed, scored and updated by
physicians of the Johns Hopkins University.
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Dermatologic Disease Database - Over 100 skin diseases and terms described
in detail, along with treatment options. Many high quality photos accompany
the listings. The site's search engine can help locate any condition.
- Dermatology Channel -
Information regarding a variety of diagnosis, including: acne, birthmarks,
fungal infections, and Psoriasis.
- Dermatology InfoCenter
- Information and news about dermatology procedures such as laser skin
resurfacing and chemical peels.
- DermNet NZ:
Skin Diseases and Their Treatment - Authoritative catalog of information
from the New Zealand Dermatological Society.
- DoctorDerm's Den
- The Skin, your body's largest organ. Learn about the skin, beauty myths, how
the sun affects the skin, skin cancer, and many links to skin conditions and
diseases.
- eMedicine:
Abscess - Consumer health resource center providing an overview of
abscesses and their causes, symptoms and treatment.
- eMedicine
Health - Cellulitis - Consumer health resource center providing
information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
- eMedicine
Health - Contact Dermatitis - Consumer health resource center providing
information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
- eMedicine
Health - Life-Threatening Skin Rashes - Consumer health resource center
providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of serious skin
rash.
- eMedicine
Health: Bruises - Consumer health resource center providing information
remedies for bruises.
- eMedicine
Health: Mole Removal - Consumer health resource center providing
information on mole removal.
- Health Link MCW
- Presented is a question and answer concerning sun blisters.
- Infoderm - From Galderma
Laboratories, includes overview, photographs, treatments and support groups
for a variety of skin conditions, and a glossary of terms.
- IngrownHairs.com - Information
on ingrown hair and treatment from medical professionals.
- Keratosis Pilaris Help -
Information on the very common, inherited skin condition characterized by
rough, bumpy skin on the back of the arms and thighs, but may also appear on
the face, back and buttocks. KP skin disorder pictures and forum.
- KeratosisPilaris.org - Offer
a forum and general information on KP and related skin disorders. Keratosis
Pilaris is a common genetic follicular disease manifested by rough, bumpy skin
behind the upper arms or thighs.
- Lichen Sclerosis
- Information center dedicated to helping the sufferers of this skin
condition.
- Mastocytosis
- KS-MO local chapter of the Mastocytosis society. Bringing information on
Mastocytosis and Mast-Cell related support and research information in an all
in one page.
- MCW HealthLink -
News and information about skin diseases from the physicians of the Medical
College of Wisconsin.
- MedicineNet: Focus on
Skin - Offers information on skin disorders written for patients
experiencing acne, skin cancer, dermatitis and other skin conditions. Includes
tests, procedures, and articles.
- Mycosis Fungoides Foundation -
MFF is a non-profit patient advocacy organization that is dedicated to
supporting patients with mycosis fungoides, sezary syndrome, and other forms
of cutaneous T-cell lymphomas. Find fact sheets, support, a newsletter,
clinical trials, and information.
- Oklahoma Mastocytosis Society
- Mastocytosis is a rare disease, resulting in the proliferation of mast cells
in a person's body. Oklahoma chapter is part of an international self-help and
support group for sufferers of this disease.
- Olive Clayson's Mastocytosis Webpage
- Find news, articles and links about this rare disease that can be very
serious.
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Pretibial Myxedema - Description of a dermatology complication sometimes
found in non-thyrotoxic Graves disease, autoimmune thyroiditis, and stasis
dermatitis.
- RXinsider - A
free informational monograph on impetigo for patient counseling.
- RXinsider -
Offers a free informational monograph on nail fungus for patient counseling
and education.
- Senior and
Older Adult Health Issues: Skin Aging - Faulty skin immunity affects the
entire immune system. An article by Professor Carmen Fusco. Among the topics
discussed are DHEA, Melatonin and other supplements.
- Suite 101:
Skin Disorders - Directs readers to information pertaining to various
dermatological conditions and highlight medical treatments, alternative
treatments, and the prevention of skin problems.
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SurgeryDoor Skin Centre - Brief information on a range of common skin
conditions.
- Tumors and Other Skin
Problems - Illustrated guide to moles, rashes, warts, cancerous carcinomas
melanomas, and other growths and infections on the skin, with treatment
information. Intended for training of medical students.
- Water-induced Itching
- Information about aquagenic pruritis: severe itching after contact with any
kind of water.
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