Worldwide dermatology links for patients

Patient information

• American Academy of Dermatology
  • Diseases and Treatments
  • For kids
  • huidziekten.nl – Dermatological information in Dutch
• Australasian College of Dermatologists
• British Association of Dermatologists
• Skin the Surface podcasts
• Drugs.com
• Emedicinehealth
• Health Ed Resources of the Health Promotion Agency (HPA) and New Zealand Ministry of Health
• MedHelp International Dermatology forum for patients with skin diseases
• MEDLINEplus® The National Library of Medicine's consumer information site
  • Medical Encyclopedia
  • Drug Information
• NHS choices Health A-Z - Conditions and treatments UK
• SkinCareGuide Canada
• Global Dermatology information on skin disorders
• International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations
• The Skin Site
• Skin Problems and Treatments Health Center WebMD Health
• SkinHelp.co.uk
• Genetic Alliance UK
• Lab Tests Online ^AU®
• Skinsight – Disease Information and Pictures
• Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database | Environmental Working Group
• Healthline – Skin disorders
• The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) (US)
  • IHI and NSPF (Ask Me 3: Good Questions for Your Good Health)
• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US)
  • Questions To Ask Your Doctor

Image atlases

• DermIS DOIA and PeDOIA

New Zealand health sites

• New Zealand Dermatological Society
• Allergy New Zealand
• Cancer Society of New Zealand
• Familydoctor.co.nz for general health information
• Medsafe drug information for consumers
• National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
• New Zealand Organisation of Rare Diseases
• Accident Compensation Corporation
  • Know what to ask Questions to get the most out of your healthcare (PDF file)