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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.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/
3.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/
4.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
5.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/
6.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/
7.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
8.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
9.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/
10.Dermatology Times - Psoriasis Treatments
Advice from dermatologists on certain psoriasis treatments.
URL:http://www.dermatologytimes.com/psorias.html
11.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/
12.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/
13.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
14.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
15.HK Handbook of Dermatology - Phototherapy Guidelines
This is a concise description of PUVA and UVB therapy, including Goeckerman and Ingram regimens. It has definitions for exposure, dosages, skin types, variations for psoriasis or vitiligo, precautions and other useful treatment details.
URL:http://www.hkmj.org.hk/skin/photopx.htm
16.HK Handbook of Dermatology - Psoriasis
This page reflects the modern Chinese approach to treating psoriasis as outlined in the handbook for the Hong Kong Social Hygiene Service, courtesy of the HK Medical Journal.
URL:http://www.hkmj.org.hk/skin/psoriasi.htm
17.Steve Wiseman's International Psoriasis Community
This Maryland nonprofit startup hopes to form an interactive community with an emphasis on research fundraising.
URL:http://www.ipsoriasis.org/
18.Gary Shine's Psoriasis Home Page
Gary reviews many alternative and traditional treatments, telling of his various experimental failures and successes.
URL:http://www.netlink.uk.com/psoriasis/
19.NIH - Questions and Answers About Psoriasis
A clear and concise fact sheet with glossary explanations.
URL:http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/psoriasis/psoriafs.htm
20.Medline Plus - Psoriasis
A summary of authoritative links from the US National Library of Medicine. An excellent reference page.
URL:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/psoriasis.html
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