Additional resources and educational information
Additional resources and educational information
- PatientSkinformation
is published bi-annually by the Department of Dermatology to provide patients with news and information about the department, its faculty and services and other disease information. - Skinformation
is the voice of the OHSU Department of Dermatology; it's dedicated to keeping our alumni, supporters and the dermatology community in touch with our department's activities.
4/2009 issue | 7/2008 issue | 2/2008 issue | 6/2007 issue | 9/2006 issue |
4/2006 issue | 12/2005 issue - Sunscreen facts
The OHSU Department of Dermatology recommends the use of sunscreen as a vital step to protect yourself from the sun's damaging rays, not just during the summer, but every day. The following information provides basic information about sunscreen properties and its appropriate use.
Links
The Web sites listed below may provide useful information
on dermatologic conditions. These links are not intended to be a comprehensive
list of resources. In addition, the links below take you off the OHSU
and Department of Dermatology web site. These sites are independent from
OHSU and the Department of Dermatology has no control over their content.
In addition, a hyperlink to a non-Department of Dermatology web site does
not mean that the Department of Dermatology endorses or accepts any responsibility
for the content, or the use, of the linked site.
- American Academy of Dermatology
offers a public resource center that provides a full range of information on dermatologic conditions - Melanoma Patients’ Information Page
provides information and resources associated with melanoma. - National Institutes of Health
a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. The web site provides extensive disease information. - Dermatlas
- Digital Image Library
High quality dermatology images compiled, reviewed, scored and updated by physicians of the Johns Hopkins University. - National Psoriasis Foundation
A patient-driven nonprofit organization that is the voice for the 5 million people affected by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Its mission is to improve lives through education, advocacy and research - National
Eczema Association
improves the health and quality of life for individuals with eczema through research, support and education. - Other
non-profit patient advocacy groups
The listing of the patient advocacy groups established for diseases and conditions related to skin to help patients with additional information and connection.

