Sites:
A: Directory of experts volunteering to answer questions related to skin disorders.Acanthosis Nigricans: NORD fact sheet provides alternative names for this disorder, a general discussion, and resources.
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 (QA)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.
Burn Survivors - Skin Articles: Articles on various skin problems.
Cristina's Castle in the Clouds: Information and support for those interested in a skin disorder called epidermolysis bullosa. Message board and also a list of camps for children with this disorder.
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.
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 Online Atlas: A searchable index of images of skin disorders.
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.
e-Fingernail: Information on finger and toenails in health and disease. Part of the ALtruis Biomedical Network.
EB Info World: Information for a genetic skin disorder called Epidermolysis Bullosa. Mailing list, pictures, and help for new parents.
Health Care Book: Dermatology: Symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment, divided by specific conditions.
Health Link MCW: Presented is a question and answer concerning sun blisters.
i-Dermatitis: Information on the types and treatments for dermatitis. Part of the ALtruis Biomedical Network.
Keratolysis Exfoliativa: Superficial, non-inflammatory disorder characterized by the shedding or peeling of tissue around the fingers, hands, palms and feet.
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.
Natural Healthlink: Detailed information on acne. Also treatment and herbs, nutritional supplements and dietary changes that may be helpful.
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.
Pedsdermatlas: Dermatology images for viewing by health care professionals, parents, and patients. Includes an online quiz that allows trainees to test their diagnostic skills.
Prurigo Nodularis Support: On-line support for persons with this skin disorder. Personal story, email others with PN.
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.
Skin-Disease.com: Information on skin diseases and treatments. Part of the ALtruis Biomedical Network.
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.
SurgeryDoor Skin Centre: Brief information on a range of common skin conditions.
