Resources
MD Anderson (http://www.mdanderson.org/diseases/skincancer/)
• Disease specific information on skin cancer provided by MD Anderson Cancer Center
Mohs college (http://www.mohs.net/)
• Information on Mohs Micrographic surgery, the Mohs college, and locating a Mohs surgeon
Mohs Society (www.mohssurgery.org)
• For more information on the Mohs technique.
American Society of Dermatopathology (www.asdp.org)
• For information on the choice of consultant for the interpretation of skin biopsies.
American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) (http://www.aad.org/)
• The AAD is the primary professional organization for all dermatologists. Information for both patients and professionals on numerous skin conditions, research, and educational advances related to the skin.
SkinCarePhysicians (http://www.skincarephysicians.com)
• Patient information on the treatment and management of skin diseases
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) (http://www.asds-net.org/)
• Information on Dermasurgery, skin aging, laser surgery, cosmetic surgery, and the surgical and non-surgical management of skin conditions
International Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative (ITSCC) (www.itscc.org)
• Information on the significant problem of skin cancer and other skin diseases unique to organ transplant patients and their immunosuppression.
American College of Phlebology (ACP) (http://www.phlebology.org/index.htm)
• Information on the medical implications, diagnosis, and management of venous disease, including spider veins, varicose veins, venous insufficiency.
Skin Cancer Foundation (SCF) (www.skincancer.org)
• Information for the public on all aspects (causes, treatment, prevention, research) of skin cancer.
Sunwise (http://www.epa.gov/sunwise)
• Information on sun safety, ozone layer, UV index
National Cancer Institute (NCI) (www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/types/Skin/)
• NCI’s home page on skin cancer
Medline (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/)
• Public access to search the medical literature
