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American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) view detail comment email this

The AAD site promotes healthy skin, hair, and nails. The Public Resource Center includes news, support groups, and a section for children; "Find A Dermatologist" has profiles of AAD member dermatologists. Some pages are accessible to AAD members only.
http://www.aad.org/
Topics: Cancer, Health & Medical Disciplines, The Human Body

Last updated Jul 10, 2008


The Changing Face of Skin Care view detail comment email this

2004 series on the rise in popularity of the "'cosmeceutical' -- a product marketed as a cosmetic that purportedly has biologically active ingredients that affect the user." Includes a slide show of some products, such as wrinkle creams marketed as alternatives to Botox injections, alpha hydroxy acid, hyaluronic acid, prescription vitamin A creams and gels, and vitamin C sunscreens. From BusinessWeek magazine.
http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/nov2004/nf20041130_0962_db035.htm
Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fashion, Health & Medical Disciplines

Last updated Oct 5, 2005


DermAtlas: Dermatology Image Atlas view detail comment email this

A collection of thousands of images of skin conditions. Browse alphabetically in categories, diagnosis, or body site. Searchable. From Johns Hopkins University.
http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health & Medical Disciplines, The Human Body

Last updated Oct 30, 2007


Dermatology Online Journal view detail comment email this

"A refereed publication designed to meet reference and education needs of the international dermatologic community." Includes searchable articles from 1995 to the present (some in Spanish and Portuguese). From the California Digital Library.
http://dermatology.cdlib.org/
Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, The Human Body

Last updated Dec 10, 2002


MedlinePlus: Botox view detail comment email this

Links to resources on Botox (botulinum toxin), a substance used in cosmetic dermatology. Includes links to research on other potential uses of Botox, such as treatment of fibromyalgia, severe underarm sweating, and migraines. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/botox.html
Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices

Last updated Oct 5, 2005


Skin Conditions and Treatments view detail comment email this

A list of skin disorders and conditions which includes descriptions, treatments, and often images. Also included are common skin procedures or treatments, such as Botox (botulinum toxin), topical steroids, and phototherapy. From the New Zealand Dermatological Society.
http://www.dermnetnz.org/
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health & Medical Disciplines, The Human Body

Last updated Sep 27, 2002




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