Department of Dermatology

Department of Dermatology

Links to disease specific support and educational resources

 

 

   
  Acne
  AcneNet
   
  Aesthetics and Lasers
  Hair Removal Journal
  Chemical Peel
  Getting Rid of Cellulite
  Information about Cryolipolysis
  Microdermabrasion
  Patient's Guide to Laser Lipo
  Patient's Guide to Skin Rejuvenation
  Patient’s Guide to Wrinkle Treatment
  Stretchmarks
  Tattoo Removal
   
  Alopecia Areata

 

National Alopecia Areata Foundation

   
  Contact Dermatitis
  American Contact Dermatitis Society
   
  Dermatitis Herpetiformis
  http://www.gluten.net
   
  Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
  Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association of America (DebRA)
   
  Ectodermal Dysplasias
  http://www.nfed.org
   
  Eczema
  National Eczema Society
Includes practical advice for dealing with eczema in school.
  National Eczema Association
Includes information about living with eczema and clinical trials; some information in Spanish.
   
  Ehlers Danlos
  Ehlers Danlos National Foundation
   
  Hair Loss
Hair Loss Advisor

Hair Loss Information
   
  Hidradenitis Suppurative
 

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation

  Hyperhidrosis
 

International Hyperhidrosis Society
Site devoted to hyperhidrosis, a medical condition that causes excessive sweating.

   
  Ichthyosis
  Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types
Includes facts and figures, FAQ and other information about ichthyosis.
   
  Inflammatory Skin Disorders
  http://www.isdionline.org
   
  Lice
  National Pediculosis Association www.pediculosis.com
  Headlice
   
  Lupus
  Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
   
  Marfan Syndrome
  National Marfan Foundation
   
  Melanoma
  Skin Cancer Foundation
Comprehensive information about skin cancer and related topics, such as sunless tanning.
   
 

Mycosis Fungoides, Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma
www.clfoundation.org

  Neurofibromatosis
  Neurofibromatosis, Inc.
  Children's Tumor Foundation
   
  Nevus
  Nevus Outreach, Inc.
   
  Parasites
  National Unidentified Skin Parasite Association
   
  Pemphigus
  International Pemphigus Foundation
   
  Psoriasis
 

National Psoriasis Foundation
Site devoted to information about psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis; list of support groups.

 

Psoriasis Help Organisation
Discussion forum provided by a British organization.
   
  Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
  Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum http://www.napxe.org
  PXE International, Inc.
   
  Rosacea
  The National Rosacea Society
Wealth of information about rosacea, including patient diary checklist.
  RosaceaNet
  Rosacea Treatment
  Scleroderma
  Scleroderma Research Foundation www.srfcure.org
   
  Sjogren's Syndrome
  Sjogren’s Syndrome Foundation
   
  Skin Cancer (See also melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma, etc.)
  Skin Cancer Foundation
Comprehensive information about skin cancer and related topics, such as sunless tanning.
   
   
  Sturge-Weber
  Sturge-Weber Foundation www.sturge-weber.org
   
  Tuberous Sclerosis
  Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance
   
  Vitiligo
  National Vitiligo Foundation http://www.vitiligofoundation.org
  American Vitiligo Research Foundation
   
  Xeroderma Pigmentosum
  Xeroderma Pigmentosum Society