by Amy Scholten, MPH
American Academy of Dermatology
Address:
PO Box 4014
Schaumburg, IL 60168-4014
Phone:
866-503-SKIN (7546)
Internet address:
http://www.aad.org
Description of services provided:
Here you'll find information for both consumers and professionals on a variety of skin disorders, as well as skin care, finding a dermatologist, patient education and support, links to other dermatology sites, press releases, and a medical web guide. This site also provides resources for children.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
1-301-495-4484
http://www.niams.nih.gov
Look here for information packets for consumers and professionals on a variety of skin conditions and related disorders.
National Rosacea Society
800 S. Northwest Highway, Suite 200
Barrington, IL 60010
Email Address:
rosaceas@aol.com
1-888-NO-BLUSH
http://www.rosacea.org
This society provides information for consumers on rosacea and how to cope with it, issues of Rosacea Review (a newsletter for patients with rosacea), a bibliography of consumer articles on rosacea, research grants program, and links to related websites.
Last reviewed September 2012 by Brian Randall
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