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National Psoriasis Foundation: Providing information on symptoms, treatments, research, educational programs, photo archives, case histories, and children's resources. Also offers interactive forums and monthly bulletins.
About.com - Psoriasis: Current news and information for patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
American Academy of Dermatology: Provides information regarding myths, facts, and treatments for this disease. Also offers referrals for dermatologists.
Clara's Psoriasis Connection: Online support group with forums, mailing lists, and scheduled live chats. Also offers medical links and resources.
Dave's Psoriasis Info: Organized index of site ratings, treatment reviews, explanations, and references to background information.
Dr. Koop - Psoriasis: An archive of news and articles about psoriasis, sufferers of the condition, and upcoming treatments.
e-Psoriasis - Homeopathy: Information provided by a doctor who advocates homeopathic treatment for psoriasis.
eMedicine - Psoriasis: Consumer health resource providing an overview of the condition including symptoms, potential triggers, and available treatments.
Flake HQ: Electronic newsletter for sufferers of this skin condition. Includes articles, letters, humor, related links, and archived issues.
HealthTalk - Psoriasis: Audio webcast interviews on selected topics including treatment options, with written transcripts.
International Federation of Psoriasis Associations: The IFPA site provides association updates and news concerning worldwide psoriasis developments.
International Psoriasis Community: Non-profit organization whose goal is to form an interactive community, with an emphasis on research fundraising. Featuring psoriasis facts and treatment, clinical trial data, and a scientific advisory committee.
Medline Plus: Psoriasis: Offers links to news, articles, and research data regarding this disease. Also offers clinical research data, diagnostics and conditions, and newsletters.
MSN Groups: Psoriasis Support: Support group offering a message board, live chats, special events and conferences, resources and links, and general information.
My Psoriasis: Interactive site which offers personalized treatment options based on individual profiles. Also offers related news and articles.
Northwestern Psoriasis Treatment Center: Located in the Dermatology Clinic at the Feinberg School of Medicine, this center offers all standard therapy for psoriasis, including phototherapy, and participates in clinical research of new treatments.
Political Action Committee for People with Psoriasis - ItchPac: A grassroots organization lobbying for rapid FDA approval of new psoriasis treatments. Includes group details and how to join.
Psoriasis Food Remedies: Provides a list of safe and beneficial foods for psoriatics, including complete recipes and meal plans.
Psoriasis Guide: A summary of psoriasis basics, skin care, and treatments. Also offers a medical advisory.
Psoriasis Newsgroup FAQ: Collection of links and other resources including newsgroups, support sources, treatment data, related links, and internet searching advice.
Psoriasis Online Toolbox: Links and search forms for finding support, research, and regulatory information.
Psoriasis Society of Canada: A Canadian charity that organizes annual fundraisers such as the National Psoriasis Walk. Members receieve a subscription to their newsletter along with notifications of local chapter events.
Psoriasis Support and Self Help: Tools for searching newsgroups, reference sites, and online medical resources. Also offers general information related to treatments, and companies making fraudulent claims.
Psoriasis Treatment in Turkey: Offers psoriasis treatment in the Kangal Fish Spring. Claims that patients who bath in the spring are cured of psoriasis. Read about the spring, the cure method, and researchers.
Psoriasis Youth Resources: Basic information specific for children, teens, parents, and caregivers. Offers age-appropriate educational material, message boards, and games.
Psoriatic Arthritis by Dr Doc On-Line: Explains the association of arthritis with psoriasis. Includes symptoms, treatments, and example photos.
Psoriatic Arthropathy Alliance: Non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of psoriatic diseases. Includes conference schedules, publications and resources, and newsletters.
SkinCell - Psoriasis: Discussion groups and a real-time chat room dedicated to psoriasis and related skin conditions. Also features links to webcasts and educational multimedia.
The Blue Lagoon: A natural geothermal spa in Iceland that provides a supervised bathing lagoon combined with UVA /UVB light therapy.
The Hidden Delight of Psoriasis: British Medical Journal article highlights several books and movies that refer to psoriasis, with details on authors including John Updike and Dennis Potter.
UK Psoriasis Help: A discussion forum, mailing list, and general information covering causes and types, treatments, news, and tips for living with the condition.
WebMD - Psoriasis: The Basics: Expert information on psoriasis, its symptoms and treatments explained clearly for those who are new to the condition.
Yahoo! Groups: PsorChat: An unmoderated forum for people with psoriasis to share experiences, problems, ideas, and humor.
Yahoo! Groups: Psoriatic Arthritis: Online support group for sufferers of this disease. Also offers information and resources.

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