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Reviewed Resources:
1.The Hidden Delight of Psoriasis - eBMJ
This British Medical Journal article lists several books and movies that refer to psoriasis, with details on authors including John Updike and Dennis Potter.
URL:http://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/315/7123/1709
2.eBMJ - Psoriasis Articles
A search of full-text articles published in the British Medical Journal.
URL:http://bmj.com/cgi/search?hits=100&fulltext=psoriasis
3.NIH - Clinical Trials of Psoriasis treatments
A list of current psoriasis drug trials listed with the US National Institute of Health.
URL:http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/c/w1b/action/SearchAction/screen/SimpleTSCScreen?Term=psoriasis
4.Sharee's MSN Psoriasis Support Group
This online community has been active since 1999. It's a place for daily support, information, and friendship. Members have live chats 6 days a week.
URL:http://groups.msn.com/PsoriasisSupport/
5.Psoriatic Arthritis Mailing List
Thousands of archived support group messages are publicly available. Register to receive by email or post to the list.
URL:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PsoriaticArthritis/
6.Thomas Jefferson University - Neoral Pregnancy Registry
A research study on the safety of cyclosporin during pregnancy. Women who have become pregnant while taking Neoral for treatment of psoriasis or arthritis are encouraged to report by phone.
URL:http://informatics.tju.edu/neoralregistry/
7.NIH PubMed - Psoriasis Diet Therapy Abstract Search
Recent findings hint that antigluten antibodies may be implicated in some cases. Consumption of oily fish has also been researched. Mixed results from other oils show that the mechanism may not be a simple one. Anecdotal reports on flax seed oil will hopefully spur more research.
URL:http://pinch.com/hit/medline/psoriasis/diet+therapy
8.NPF - Psoriasis Youth Resources
The National Psoriasis Foundation web site has areas devoted specifically to kids, youth, teens, parents, and caregivers. Access is available to age-appropriate educational material, message boards and games.
URL:http://psoriasis.org/f000.htm
9.PSorSite - Dave's Psoriasis Info
This organized index of psoriasis information features site ratings, treatment reviews, explanations, and references to background information. Psorsite.com is an extension of Dave's active contributions to the Usenet support group.
URL:http://psorsite.com/
10.Wichita Psoriasis Support Group
Visit this site for discussion and schedules of monthly meetings in the Wichita, Kansas area.
URL:http://www.angelfire.com/ks2/psoriasis/
11.Psoriatic Arthritis Information by DrDoc
Anyone with psoriasis who develops arthritis symptoms should have a rheumatologist check for psoriatic arthritis. Joint damage might be prevented if PA is detected early. DrDoc is well regarded in the alt.support.arthritis newsgroup.
URL:http://www.arthritis.co.za/psoriasis.html
12.BioSpace - Psoriasis Drugs in Clinical Development
This is a search result showing a detailed matrix of the current pharmaceutical projects targeting psoriasis.
URL:http://www.biospace.com/ct/results.cfm?Indication=180
13.CenterWatch - Current Psoriasis Research Trials
This is a maintained list of clinical trials, organized by state. Background details of the research centers and staff are available, along with an overview of the FDA approval process for new drugs.
URL:http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat126.html
14.Piju's Personal Psoriasis Page
Details and personal experience with salicylates in aspirin and various foods as a psoriasis trigger.
URL:http://www.colba.net/~piju/psoria.htm
15.Dermatology Channel
This site is staffed by physicians, with search tools for finding a dermatologist, and a forum for requesting medical advice.
URL:http://www.dermatologychannel.net/
16.Dermatology Times - Psoriasis Treatments
Advice from dermatologists on certain psoriasis treatments.
URL:http://www.dermatologytimes.com/psorias.html
17.Flake - Confessions of a Psoriatic
Ed Dewke's Flake HQ site is more than just a gathering place for fans of his humorous book. It's a place to tell a story, or give your spirits a lift.
URL:http://www.flakehq.com/
18.FlakerChat
Detailed instructions on connecting to various interactive chat systems that have been set up for psoriasis support. Rather than delayed public postings via Usenet, these are brief live conferences.
URL:http://www.geocities.com/flakerchat/
19.Clara's Psoriasis Connection
This is an active online support group with multiple forums, mailing lists, and scheduled live chats.
URL:http://www.geocities.com/hotsprings/3364/index1.html
20.General Practice Notebook - Psoriasis
The GPnotebook UK clinical encyclopaedia offers a concise and accurate description of psoriasis for health professionals and informed patients.
URL:http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/MedwebPage.cfm?ID=315621389
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