AMNCH - Dermatology Resources

 American Academy of Dermatology

This link connects to the home page of the AAD. They aim to:

Promote and advance the science and art of medicine and surgery related to the skin.
Promote the highest possible standards in clinical practice, education and research in dermatology and related disciplines.
Support and enhance patient care and promote the public interest relating to dermatology.

http://www.aad.org/

 American Society of Dermatology

This link connects to the homepage of the ASD. They aim to facilitate optimal dermatological care being available to all citizens of this country by preserving, promoting and enhancing the private practice of dermatology. It aims to represent its members in those scientific, educational, socio-economic and legislative areas that affect the practice of dermatology and endeavours to co-operate with other organisations of similar purpose.

http://www.asd.org/

 American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Inc.

This link connects directly to the homepage of ASLMS. It aims to promote excellence in patient care by advancing laser applications and related technologies.
http://www.aslms.org/

 British Association of Dermatologists

This link connects to the homepage of BAD. This site aims to provide information sheets about skin diseases, written and approved by their dermatologists, as well as general information about the skin, dermatology in the UK, and current issues in skin disease.

http://www.bad.org.uk

 British Dermatology Nursing Group

This link connects to the homepage of the BDNG. It aims to:

Promote the development of the highest standard of care for the patient receiving dermatological care.
Promote the development and recognition of the nurse's role in dermatology, for the benefit of the patient.
Promote and support the education of nurses for their role in dermatology.
Promote and support research into all aspects of dermatology nursing and dermatological patient care.
Provide a source of expertise for nurses facing clinical and managerial challenges in the field of dermatology nursing.
Provide a forum for the dissemination of developments and knowledge in the field of dermatology nursing.

http://www.bad.org.uk//site/539/default.aspx

 Canadian Dermatology Association

This link connects to the homepage of the CDA-ADC, which aims to represent Canadian dermatologists. It also aims to advance the science and art of medicine and surgery related to the care of the skin; provide continuing medical education for its members; support and advance patient care; and provide public education on sun awareness and other aspects of skin care.

http://www.dermatology.ca/

 Dermatology Foundation

This link connects to the homepage of the Dermatology Foundation. It is a not-for-profit charitable organisation. It aims to shape the future of dermatology and focuses on funding research that will advance patient care, and help develop tomorrow's teachers and clinical leaders in the speciality.

http://dermatologyfoundation.org/

 Dermatology Nurses Association (DNA)

This link connects to the homepage of the Dermatology Nurses Association. This is a international nursing organisation focused on the dermatology specialty. They work closely with both the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the British Dermatoloyg Nursing Group (BDNG). It is a professional nursing organisations which comprised of a diverse group of individuals committed to quality care through sharing knowledge and expertise. The core purpose of the DNA is to promote excellence in dermatologic care.

www.dnanurse.org

 DermWeb

This link connects to the homepage of DermWeb, which aims to be the most comprehensive and up to date source for skin care and dermatology on the Web. It contains multiple resources links for dermatology which include:

Links to sites of Interest:

http://www.dermatology.org/dermlinks/

Links to organisations and associations:

http://www.derm.ubc.ca/dermlinks/organizations.html

Links to resources and conferences:

http://www.dermatology.org/dermlinks/resources.html

Links to skin disorders sites:

http://www.dermatology.org/dermlinks/disorders.html

 Eczema Canada

This link connects to the homepage of eczema Canada. It aims to help individuals understand more about eczema and skin, new treatments and tips to help manage eczema on a daily basis.

http://www.eczemacanada.ca/

 European Association of Dermatology-Oncology

This link connects to the homepage of EADO. It aims to promote, co-ordinate and improve clinical and laboratory research activities in the field of skin cancer including primary and secondary prevention, early detection, clinical diagnosis and clinical and experimental research.

http://www.eado.org/

 Harvard Skin Disease Research Centre

This link connects to the homepage of the HSDRC. They aim to harness the talents and strengths of a select group of investigators and consultants from throughout the Harvard Medical School and affiliated hospital community toward the understanding of the cellular, molecular, and genetic mechanisms of skin disease. Institutions represented in the HSDRC include Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre, Children's Hospital Medical Centre, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the Centre for Blood Research, the Shriner's Burn Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital.

http://dermatology.bwh.harvard.edu/

 Irish Eczema Society

This link connects to the homepage of the Irish Eczema society which was formed in 2005 and is made up of parents, people with eczema and medical professionals. The society is concerned with trying to provide an eczema support and information service here in Ireland to those with or caring for those with Eczema.

http://www.eczemaireland.org/

 Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery

This link connects to the homepage of the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery: Incorporating Medical and Surgical Dermatology, which is the Official publication of the Canadian Dermatology Association.

http://www.dermatology.org/jcms/

 National Eczema Society UK

This link connects to the homepage of the NES. It aims to provide an information and support service for people with eczema and their carers.

http://www.eczema.org/

 Society for Paediatric Dermatology - USA

This link connects to the homepage of the SPD. It aims to promote, develop and advance education, research and care of skin disease in all Paediatric age groups. It aims to educate physicians about advances in Paediatric dermatology, help them support children with dermatological diseases and improve the care of these children.

http://www.pedsderm.net/

 The electronic textbook of dermatology

This link connects to an online textbook of dermatology - Chief Editor Rhett Drugge, M.D., New York University & Managing Editor, Heather A. Dunn Internet Dermatology Society

http://telemedicine.org/stamfor1.htm

 The Skin Care Centre

This link connects to the homepage of the Skin Care Centre of British Columbias.

http://www.skincarecentre.ca/

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Author: Geraldine Hiney