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    American Academy of Dermatology
    P.O. Box 4014
    Schaumburg, IL  60168
    Phone: 1-866-503-SKIN (1-866-503-7546) toll-free
    (847) 240-1280
    Fax: (847) 240-1859
    Email: MRC@aad.org
    Web Address: www.aad.org
     

    The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) provides information about the care of skin. You can locate a dermatologist in your area by using their "Find a Dermatologist" tool. Or you can read the latest news in dermatology. "SPOT Skin Cancer" is the AAD's program to reduce deaths from melanoma. There is also a link called "Skin Conditions" that has information about many common skin problems.


    American Social Health Association
    P.O. Box 13827
    Research Triangle Park, NC  27709
    Phone: (919) 361-8400
    Fax: (919) 361-8425
    Web Address: www.ashastd.org
     

    The mission of the American Social Health Association is to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities, with a focus on sexual health and preventing sexually transmitted diseases.


    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
    1600 Clifton Road
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    Phone: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
    TDD: 1-888-232-6348
    Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
    Web Address: www.cdc.gov
     

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The CDC works with state and local health officials and the public to achieve better health for all people. The CDC creates the expertise, information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their health—by promoting health, preventing disease, injury, and disability, and being prepared for new health threats.




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