Web resources

There are a variety of websites with information on skin conditions and ways to keep your skin healthy

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION

The American Academy of Dermatology is a great source of information on a variety of skin related topics:www.aad.org

A New Zealand Dermatolgy Society website is great source of information about a variety of skin conditionswww.dermnet.org.nz

ACNE
AcneNet provides up to date information on acne and is an educational program brought to you by the American Academy of Dermatology
www.skincarephysicians.com/acnenet/index.html

AGING SKIN
Aging Skin Net provides up to date information on the effects of age and sun on your skin and is an educational program brought to you by the American Academy of Dermatology
www.skincarephysicians.com/agingskinnet/index.html

ATOPIC DERMATITIS
EczemaNet provides up to date information on atopic dermatitis (eczema) and is an educational program brought to you by the American Academy of Dermatology
www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/index.html

The National Eczema Organization works to improve the health and quality of life of persons living with atopic dermatitis(eczema)
www.nationaleczema.org

PSORIASIS
PsoriasisNet provides up to date information on psoriasis and is an educational program brought to you by the American Academy of Dermatology
http://www.skincarephysicians.com/psoriasisnet/index.html

The National Psoriasis works to improve the health and quality of life of persons living with psoriasis
www.psoriasis.org

ROSACEA
RosaceaNet provides up to date information on rosacea and is an educational program brought to you by the American Academy of Dermatology
www.skincarephysicians.com/rosaceanet/index.html

SKIN CANCER UPDATES
The American Academy of Dermatology is an excellent resource for current information on Skin Cancerskincancer.net

MelanomaNet provides up to date information on melanoma and is an educational program brought to you by the American Academy of Dermatology
http://www.skincarephysicians.com/skincancernet/melanoma_staged_treated.html

Click here for an Introduction to Skin Cancer

SUN SAFETY TIPS FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
Have fun in the sun and follow several important Sun Safety Tips

Visit the American Academy of Dermatology website for information skincancer.net

SUN PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
Many companies offer a variety of Sun Protective Clothing and Accessories

• Sun Precautions
• Radicool Australia
• Divers Direct
• Sun Proof
• Dermatone for protective lip cream that is chemical-free

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