Hair, Nail & Skin Diseases

Resources in this category:

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation
http://hs-foundation.org/

The Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation provides support and resources for people affected by the chronic disease Hidradenitis Suppurativa (also known as Acne Inversa). This site provides educational resources, news, research information, and events for patients, families, and medical personnel.

Internet Dermatology Society
http://www.telemedicine.org/

The IDS wants to "encourage members to share a data description language which facilitates access to dermatology information resources by common application programs and promotes uniform access to dermatology educational materials for Society members and provide an Internetworked gateway for dermatology and the closely associated fields of, dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology and immunodermatology. Accordingly, the IDS will assist colleagial societies and patient advocacy groups to use the Internet." This site has information regarding membership, mailing lists, lecture access, photographic permissons and global reports.

The National Pediculosis Association
http://www.headlice.org/

"The mission of the the National Pediculosis Association, Inc.sm (NPA) is to protect children from the misuse and abuse of potentially harmful lice and scabies pesticidal treatments. As part of its mission, the NPA works to encourage our nation's health and child care professionals to adopt standardized head lice management programs. We see this effort as a way of encouraging parents to accept their role in keeping their children lice-free while learning how to treat their children safely when lice unfortunately do occur. Moreover, an encounter with pediculosis provides an early opportunity to teach children responsible health behaviors --- lessons that become valuable as children mature into a world full of other behavioral health threats. Communities that promote head lice prevention programs demonstrate a commitment to health and wellness." Site includes membership information, news and FAQs about lice and scabbies.

National Rosacea Society
http://www.rosacea.org/index.php

The National Rosacea Society provides support and resources for people who have the skin disorder. The website has an online newsletter, information about coping with the condition, a form to request materials, and links to other websites offering information.