Dermatology 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).
 
American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) 

P.O. Box 850
Rocklin, CA  95677
Phone:  1-800-533-3231
Fax:  (916) 632-3208

E-mail:  ACPA@pacbell.net 
Web Address:  www.theacpa.org 
 
American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) is a not-for-profit organization that provides information and support to help people live more fully in spite of their pain. ACPA groups across the U.S. are open to anyone who is living with an ongoing pain problem. These groups provide support, validation, and education in basic pain management and life skills.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda, MD  20824
Phone:  1-800-352-9424
(301) 496-5751
TDD:  (301) 468-5981

Web Address:  www.ninds.nih.gov 
 
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, is the leading U.S. federal government agency supporting research on brain and nervous system disorders. It also provides the public with educational materials and information about these disorders.
 

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