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For More Information About Psoriasis
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 also refers people to other sources of information. Additional information and updates can be found on the NIAMS Web site.
American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
P.O. Box 4014
Schaumberg, IL 60168-4014
Phone: 847-330-0230
Toll Free: 888-462-3376
Fax: 847-330-0050
Website: http://www.aad.org
This national professional association for dermatologists has a Web site (PsoriasisNet) that contains basic information on psoriasis for lay readers. Also included are press releases, answers to frequently asked questions, information updates, and lists of dermatologists.
National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF)
6600 SW 92nd Ave., Suite 300
Portland, OR 97223-7195
Phone: 503-244-7404
Toll Free: 800-723-9166
Fax: 503-245-0626
Email: getinfo@npfusa.org
Website: http://www.psoriasis.org
The National Psoriasis Foundation provides physician referrals and publishes pamphlets and newsletters that include information on support groups, research, and new drugs and other treatments. The foundation also promotes community awareness of psoriasis.
References:
1) National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) - May 2008 - www.4woman.gov
2) U.S. Food and Drug Administration - FDA Talk Paper - January 2003 - www.fda.gov
3) U.S. Food and Drug Administration - FDA Consumer Magazine - September - October 2004 - www.fda.gov
4) National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) - Information Clearinghouse - National Institutes of Health - May 2003 - www.niams.nih.gov
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