Eczema Resources

 

American Academy of Dermatology
P.O. Box 4014
Schaumburg, IL  60618-4014
Phone:  1-866-503-SKIN (1-866-503-7546) toll-free
(847) 240-1280
Fax:  (847) 240-1859
E-mail:  mrc@aad.org 
Web Address:  www.aad.org 
 
The American Academy of Dermatology provides information about the care of skin, hair, and nails. You can find a dermatologist in your area by calling 1-888-462-DERM (1-888-462-3376).

National Eczema Association

National network. Founded 1988. Provides support for persons with atopic dermatitis as well as other forms of eczema. Promotes education and research. Offers networking, newsletter, information and referrals. Donations accepted.

Write:
National Ezcema Assoc.
4460 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 16D
San Rafael, CA 94903-1953
Voice: 1-800-818-7546 or 415-499-3474
Fax: 415-472-5345

Website: http://www.nationaleczema.org
E-mail: info@nationaleczema.org
Verified: 4/25/2007

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

Information Clearinghouse
National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda,  MD 20892-3675
Phone: 301-495-4484
Toll Free: 877-22-NIAMS (226-4267)
TTY: 301–565–2966
Fax: 301-718-6366

Email: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
Website: http://www.niams.nih.gov 

NIAMS provides information about various forms of skin diseases; arthritis and rheumatic diseases; and bone, muscle, and joint diseases. It distributes patient and professional education materials and refers people to other sources of information. Additional information and updates can be found on the NIAMS website. Listings of clinical trials recruiting patients who have or are at risk of developing a skin disease can be found at www.ClinicalTrials.gov.

 


 

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