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Cochrane Skin Group
This site provides reviews of clinical
trials related to the skin including alternative treatments.
The Cochrane Skin Group is part of the Cochrane
Collaboration, an international network of researchers
dedicated to the collection, review and maintenance of
biomedical research evidence.
http://skin.cochrane.org/
Dermatlas: Online Digital Dermatology Image Library
The site
includes more than 2800 dermatology images, with descriptions
The site is well organized and easy to use. Search tools
include a 'homunculus' to help identify skin conditions of
different parts of the body, and a keyword search index.
Images can be downloaded free of charge for educational use.
The site includes an online quiz and is maintained by Johns
Hopkins University School of Medicine, U.S.
http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/
Dermatology Articles of the British Medical Journal
This
site provides free, full-text access to all dermatology
articles published in the BMJ since January 1998.
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/collection/dermatology
Dermatology Lectures Online
This website provides an
introduction to dermatology for medical students, physicians
and nurse practitioners as a source of information and
review. It contains approximately 300 graphical lectures
including movies with links to specific lectures from broad
subject categories. The site is targeted mainly to students
in the U.S. and requires a broadband connection for optimum
use. It is maintained by a group of (U.S.) Board Certified
Dermatologists that is affiliated with Dartmouth College
(U.S.).
http://www.dermlectures.com/
DermIS
DermIS is a comprehensive
site that contains a Dermatology Online Atlas, Paediatric
Dermatology Atlas, and Hebra Atlas (historical images). It
also includes specific information on neurodermatitis and
skin cancer; clinical cases; lectures; a keyword search
index; and a gateway to international dermatology sites.
DermIS is maintained by the University of Heidelberg and
University of Erlanger, Germany.
http://www.dermis.net/dermisroot/en/home/index.htm
DermNet
This site is mainly for
patients, but includes a wealth of information categorized by
infection, body site, skin disease and treatment. It also
contains lectures and quizzes and numerous dermatological
images. The site includes a keyword index and is maintained
by the New Zealand Dermatological Society.
http://www.dermnetnz.org/
DermNet: the Dermatologists' Image Resource
Dermnet contains over 9,000 images of
skin disease. It is an educational resource for medical
professionals and is designed for rapid access so that a
number of images can be viewed simultaneously. The site is
maintained by a group of (U.S.) Board Certified
Dermatologists that is affiliated with Dartmouth College
(U.S.).
http://www.dermnet.com/
Electronic Textbook of Dermatology
This e-book provides a
comprehensive index that links to full-text chapters on each
subject. Many of the topics are relevant for developing
country healthcare (eg botanical dermatology, common
diseases, contact dermatitis, parasites). The content is
targeted to trained clinical dermatologists and is maintained
by the Internet Dermatology Society, U.S.
http://telemedicine.org/stamfor1.htm
eMedicine: Dermatology
This 'online medical reference' is
organized by broad subjects (eg allergy, bacterial
infections, fungal infections, paediatric diseases, viral
infections) with extensive links to full-text documents
(introduction, clinical, differentials, workup, treatment,
medication, followup, illustrations and bibliography). The
documents are "living documents" whose content is regularly
reviewed and updated by specialists.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/dermatology
International Skin-Care Nursing Group (ISNG) (Focus on Low-Income Countries)
The ISNG aims to enhance international nursing standards of
practice, education, policy, management and research related
to care of the skin. The web site includes a useful portal to
web sites relevant to skin care in developing countries.
http://www.isng.org/
Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy: Dermatological Disorders
The dermatology section of the Merck
Manual includes 17 chapters on clinical dermatology. It
includes cross references and a keyword search engine. The
manual is published by the pharmaceutical company, Merck; the
level of editorial independence is unclear, but the manual is
claimed to be 'used by more medical professionals worldwide
than any other general medical textbook.
http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/sec10.html
National Institute for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, U.S.
The site provides an A-Z listing of topics. Each topic contains basic information (cause, diagnosis, symptoms, topical and systematic treatment) plus links to related sources.
http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/default.asp
Online Atlas of Dermatology and Rheumatology
The
Online Atlas is a collection of images of cutaneous
manifestations of rheumatic diseases. It is dedicated to
students and medical practitioners working in the field of
dermatology and rheumatology. The site is maintained by the
Division of Rheumatology, University of Padova, Italy.
http://www.archrheumatol.net/atlas/
PubMed - Free Fulltext Articles on Dermatology
This PubMed search will identify all malaria related free fulltext ejournal articles within the database. Within the search results, there are links to the fulltext material. By repeating this search periodically, you will find new fulltext articles that are added to the PubMed database weekly. Essential Health Links contains similar searches for all subpages listed in the Specific Health Resources table of contents.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=PureSearch&db=pubmed&details_term=%22loattrfree%20full%20text%22%5Bsb%5D%20AND%20%28%22skin%20diseases%22%5BMeSH%20Terms%5D%20OR%20skin%20diseases%5BText%20Word%5D%29
telederm.org: Dermonline Teleconsulting Service
This site is
an online application where dermatologists, general
practitioners or healthcare workers can discuss cases in
clinical dermatology. Access is free of charge but
registration is limited to physicians and health care workers
worldwide. The site is maintained by the Department of
Dermatology, Medical University of Graz, Austria.
http://telederm.org/
Virtual Grand Rounds: Dermatology
Virtual Grand Rounds in
Dermatology (VGR-D) is a telemedicine project for
dermatologists throughout the world. Individuals submit case
studies that are answered by a panel of international
experts. It utilizes digital photography for the case study
discussions. The site is maintained by David Elpern, a
dermatologist in the USA and Henry Foong, a dermatologist in
Malaysia.
http://www.vgrd.org/index.html
Virtual Grand Rounds: Dermatology
Virtual Grand Rounds in
Dermatology (VGR-D) is a telemedicine project for
dermatologists throughout the world. Individuals submit case
studies that are answered by a panel of international
experts. It utilizes digital photography for the case study
discussions. The site is maintained by David Elpern, a
dermatologist in the USA and Henry Foong, a dermatologist in
Malaysia.
http://www.vgrd.org/index.html
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