Some Links to Helpful Sites
The resources on the Internet for patients are extensive. When reading this information remember that much of it is not "peer reviewed." That means the information is simply one person's opinion. There is a tremendous amount of extremely valuable information for patients and their physicians on the Internet, but there is also some misinformation. I strongly believe that it is important for a patient to be well informed about their medical condition. However, always discuss this information with your doctor prior to making any changes in your medical treatment. Also read the disclaimer at the bottom of this page.
Library, University of Washington * mcrowe Bad1
American Contact Dermatitis Society – Home Page *546349 Puyallup
Medscape / E-Medicine – medical reference material * maccrowe Bad1
DermNet NZ – Outstanding references and handouts with translations available online.
Armed Forces Pest Management Board - Insect and Bug Information
Patient Information Pamphlets - Information from the American Academy of Dermatology. Excellent information on a variety of skin problems.
Alopecia Areata - One of many good web pages on this subject. Good FAQ's list.
National Alopecia Areata Society
SkinCancerNet - American Academy of Dermatology- A comprehensive on-line information resource.
There is a wonderful short film about melanoma at the David Cornfield Melanoma Fund web site - Dear Sixteen Year Old Me. We have no financial relationship to this web site.
Melanoma Review - National Cancer Institute - very comprehensive information.
Melanoma - eMedicine Review - good comprehensive review.
Melanoma & Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsies eMedicine Review - Generally recommended if melanoma more than 1.0 mm depth. Value in thin melanomas is unknown. Research is still proceeding.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network - cancer treatment guidelines
National Psoriasis Foundation - This is the place to go for information on psoriasis. Excellent information on all aspects of this very common disorder.
Psoriasis - Questions & Answers from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Vitiligo - Questions & Answers from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Atopic Dermatitis - review by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
American Academy of Dermatology - Patient information, professional information, meeting schedules... A list of all AAD members with their addresses and telephone numbers.
Mayo Clinic Health Oasis for Patients – a top rated patient information site
eMedicine Online Dermatology Textbook
National Cancer Institute - Information on treatment, clinical trials, testing, support groups, etc on all forms of cancer.
Drug Drug Interactions - plug in all your medications and see if there are any dangerous cross reactions.
Pill Identification - use this site to confirm the pill you take is really what you were supposed to be given.
Household Products Database - what is in that cream, lotion, pesticide, ink, adhesive...
Disclaimer
Puyallup Dermatology Clinic is providing this service on the Internet for the purpose of education, communication, and information and accepts no liability relative to the contents, accuracy or use of these services. We are not responsible nor do we endorse or support the content or material presented or discussed on the Internet. We do not exert responsibility, editorial or other control over the contents of the links to other Internet sites or any messages or materials posted by any third party. We disclaim any and all liability for any claims or damages which may result from any posting by third parties. The material discussed on the Internet is not intended to present the only or necessarily the best method or procedure, but rather presents the approach or opinion of the discussant.