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- Catalog of Psoriasis Associations - A listing of psoriasis associations and foundations from around the world. In english from Accio Psoriasi, the Spanish Psoriasis Association.
www.pangea.org/org/psoriasi/assocnf.htm
- Clara's Psoriasis Connection - This is an active online support group with multiple forums, mailing lists, and scheduled live chats.
www.geocities.com/hotsprings/3364/index1.html
- Dermatology Channel - This site is staffed by physicians, with search tools for finding a dermatologist, and a forum for requesting medical advice.
www.dermatologychannel.net
- Dermatology Times - Psoriasis Treatments - Advice from dermatologists on certain psoriasis treatments.
www.dermatologytimes.com/psorias.html
- Flake - Confessions of a Psoriatic - Ed Dewke's Flake HQ site is more than just a gathering place for fans of his humorous book. It's a place to tell a story, or give your spirits a lift.
www.flakehq.com
- FlakerChat - Detailed instructions on connecting to various interactive chat systems that have been set up for psoriasis support. Rather than delayed public postings via Usenet, these are brief live conferences.
www.geocities.com/flakerchat
- Gary Shine's Psoriasis Home Page - Gary reviews many alternative and traditional treatments, telling of his various experimental failures and successes.
www.netlink.uk.com/psoriasis
- General Practice Notebook - Psoriasis - The GPnotebook UK clinical encyclopaedia offers a concise and accurate description of psoriasis for health professionals and informed patients.
www.gpnotebook.co.uk/MedwebPage.cfm?ID=315621389
- HK Handbook of Dermatology - Phototherapy Guidelines - This is a concise description of PUVA and UVB therapy, including Goeckerman and Ingram regimens. It has definitions for exposure, dosages, skin types, variations for psoriasis or vitiligo, precautions and other useful treatment details.
www.hkmj.org.hk/skin/photopx.htm
- HK Handbook of Dermatology - Psoriasis - This page reflects the modern Chinese approach to treating psoriasis as outlined in the handbook for the Hong Kong Social Hygiene Service, courtesy of the HK Medical Journal.
www.hkmj.org.hk/skin/psoriasi.htm
- ItchPAC - Psoriasis Political Action Committee - This grassroots group is organizing to lobby for rapid FDA approval of new biologic psoriasis treatments.
www.pandorf.com/itchpac
- Kim's Psoriasis Resources and Newsgroup FAQ - This introduction to psoriasis information resources is regularly posted to the alt.support.skin-diseases.psoriasis newsgroup. It is helpful in finding quick answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
www.psoriasisfaq.com
- Mark Shaw's Psoriasis Info - Mark shares his personal experience with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and treatment with the strong immunosupressive drugs methotrexate and cyclosporin.
www.psoriasis-info.com
- Medline Plus - Psoriasis - A summary of authoritative links from the US National Library of Medicine. An excellent reference page.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/psoriasis.html
- Michael's UK Psoriasis Help - This site provides a personal introduction to psoriasis with treatments available in the UK, site links, and an open help forum.
www.psoriasis-help.org.uk
- NIH - Questions and Answers About Psoriasis - A clear and concise fact sheet with glossary explanations.
www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/psoriasis/psoriafs.htm
- NPF - Psoriasis Youth Resources - The National Psoriasis Foundation web site has areas devoted specifically to kids, youth, teens, parents, and caregivers. Access is available to age-appropriate educational material, message boards and games.
psoriasis.org/f000.htm
- Piju's Personal Psoriasis Page - Details and personal experience with salicylates in aspirin and various foods as a psoriasis trigger.
www.colba.net/~piju/psoria.htm
- Pinch.com - Psoriasis Self-Help and Support Info - An introduction, archive search, posting guide, and charter for the global psoriasis support newsgroup, with treatment research links and a variety of search tools.
www.pinch.com/skin/p.html
- Psoriasis Guide - Skin Therapy Letter - A summary of psoriasis diagnosis and treatments is presented by the publisher of a canadian dermatology newsletter.
www.psoriasisguide.com
- PsoriasisNet - American Acadmeny of Dermatology - The AAD provides information on the psoriasis treatments most often provided by dermatologists, along with myths and facts about the disease.
www.skincarephysicians.com/psoriasisnet/index.htm
- Psoriatic Arthritis Information by DrDoc - Anyone with psoriasis who develops arthritis symptoms should have a rheumatologist check for psoriatic arthritis. Joint damage might be prevented if PA is detected early. DrDoc is well regarded in the alt.support.arthritis newsgroup.
www.arthritis.co.za/psoriasis.html
- Psoriatic Arthritis Mailing List - Thousands of archived support group messages are publicly available. Register to receive by email or post to the list.
groups.yahoo.com/group/PsoriaticArthritis
- Psoriatic Arthropathy Alliance - Information about psoriatic arthritis can be found at this UK site. The non-profit organization also provides a newsletter for its members.
www.paalliance.org
- Sharee's MSN Psoriasis Support Group - This online community has been active since 1999. It's a place for daily support, information, and friendship. Members have live chats 6 days a week.
groups.msn.com/PsoriasisSupport
- Steve Wiseman's International Psoriasis Community - This Maryland nonprofit startup hopes to form an interactive community with an emphasis on research fundraising.
www.ipsoriasis.org
- The Hidden Delight of Psoriasis - eBMJ - This British Medical Journal article lists several books and movies that refer to psoriasis, with details on authors including John Updike and Dennis Potter.
bmj.com/cgi/content/full/315/7123/1709
- The Skin Page - Skin Diseases Self Help - This non-commercial site provides archive search shortcuts, a charter and guide to the global alt.support.skin-diseases newsgroup. A variety of search tools help visitors get informed about treatment choices.
www.pinch.com/skin
- Well-Connected - Psoriasis - This well researched 2001 report summarizes much of the practical knowledge about psoriasis. It has excellent information that includes which treatments are appropriate for combination therapy, suggestions on alternative approaches, and precautions that every person with the condition should be aware of.
www.well-connected.com/rreports/doc87full.html
- Wichita Psoriasis Support Group - Visit this site for discussion and schedules of monthly meetings in the Wichita, Kansas area.
www.angelfire.com/ks2/psoriasis
- National Psoriasis Foundation - NPF's online information resource provides information on psoriasis symptoms, treatments, research, educational programs, photo archives, case histories, and children's resources. Members can participate in interactive forums or search online educational booklets and monthly bulletins.
www.psoriasis.org
- PSorSite - Dave's Psoriasis Info - This organized index of psoriasis information features site ratings, treatment reviews, explanations, and references to background information. Psorsite.com is an extension of Dave's active contributions to the Usenet support group.
psorsite.com
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