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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 |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Division of Parasitic Diseases | |
| 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/parasites |
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The Division of Parasitic Diseases is a branch of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its mission is to prevent and control parasitic diseases throughout the world. Its website provides information and updates on parasitic diseases. |
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| KidsHealth for Parents, Children, and Teens | |
| 10140 Centurion Parkway | |
| Jacksonville, FL 32256 | |
| Phone: | (904) 697-4100 |
| Fax: | (904) 697-4220 |
| Web Address: | www.kidshealth.org |
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This website is sponsored by the Nemours Foundation. It has a wide range of information about children's health, from allergies and diseases to normal growth and development (birth to adolescence). This website offers separate areas for kids, teens, and parents, each providing age-appropriate information that the child or parent can understand. You can sign up to get weekly emails about your area of interest. |
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference January 12, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
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