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Websites
General Dermatology
- AcneNet
- Atopic Dermatitis Resource Center (Medscape, registration required)
- The Electronic Textbook of Dermatology (Internet Dermatology Society, Inc.)
Professional Organizations
Professional Organizations - Guidelines & Policy Statements
- Clinical Guidelines (American Academy of Dermatology)
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Specific Conditions
Acne
Canadian Guidelines:
- Canadian Dermatology Association: Treatment of Acne Vulgaris and Prevention of Acne Scarring: Canadian Consensus Guidelines (2000)
- University of British Columbia: New insights into the management of acne: an update from the Global Allliance to Improve Outcomes in Acne grou (2000)
Pharmacist Minor Ailment Prescribing Guidelines:
Other Guidelines:
- American Acne and Rosacea Society: Evidence-Based Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Acne (US, 2013)
- European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology: European Evidence-based Guidelines for the Treatment of Acne (Eu, 2012)
- American Academy of Dermatology: Guidelines of Care for Acne Vulgaris Management (US, 2007)
Dermatitis & Eczema
Canadian Guidelines:
Pharmacist Minor Ailment Prescribing Guidelines:
- University of Saskatchewan: Atopic Dermatitis (2015)
- University of Saskatchewan: Diaper Dermatitis/Candidiasis (2015)
Other Guidelines:
- NICE Pathway: Atopic Eczema in Children (UK, 2014)
- American Academy of Dermatology: Atopic Dermatitis Section 1: Diagnosis and Assessment of Atopic Dermatitis (US, 2014)
- American Academy of Dermatology: Atopic Dermatitis Section 2: Management and Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis with Topical Therapies (US, 2014)
- American Academy of Dermatology: Atopic Dermatitis Section 3: Management and Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis with Phototherapy and Systemic Agents (US, 2014)
- British Occupational Health Research Foundation: Evidence-based Guidelines for the Prevention, Identification and Management of Occupational Contact Dermatitis and Urticaria (UK, 2010)
- Royal College of Physicians: Concise Guidance: Diagnosis, Management and Prevention of Occupational Contact Dermatitis (UK, 2010)
- British Association of Dermatologists: Guidelines for the Management of Contact Dermatitis (UK, 2009)
- NICE Guideline: Atopic Eczema in Children (UK, 2007)
Psoriasis
Canadian Guidelines:
Other Guidelines:
- NICE Pathway: Psoriasis (UK, 2014)
- NICE Guideline:The Assessment and Management of Psoriasis(UK, 2012)
- National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Board: Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Plaque Psoriasis (US, 2012)
- American Academy of Dermatology: Section 1. Overview of Psoriasis and Guidelines of Care for the Treatment of Psoriasis with Biologics (US, 2011)
- American Academy of Dermatology: Section 2. Psoriatic Arthritis: Overview and Guidelines of Care for Treatment with an Emphasis on Biologics (US, 2011)
- American Academy of Dermatology: Section 3. Guidelines of Care for the Management and Treatment of Psoriasis with Topical Therapies (US, 2011)
- American Academy of Dermatology: Section 4. Guidelines of Care for the Management and Treatment of Psoriasis with Traditional Systemic Agents (US, 2011)
- American Academy of Dermatology: Section 5. Guidelines of Care for the Management and Treatment of Psoriasis with Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy (US, 2011)
- American Academy of Dermatology: Section 6: Guidelines of Care for the Treatment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Case-based Presentations and Evidence-based Conclusions (US, 2011)
- British Association of Dermatologists: Guidelines for Biologic Interventions for Psoriasis (UK, 2009)
- European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology: European Guidelines on the Systemic Treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris (Eu, 2009)
Miscellaneous
Canadian Guidelines:
Pharmacist Minor Ailment Prescribing Guidelines:
- University of Saskatchewan: Insect Bites (2014)
- University of Saskatchewan: Impetigo/Folliculitis (2014)
- University of Saskatchewan: Tinea Corporis (2014)
- University of Saskatchewan: Tinea Cruris (2014)
- University of Saskatchewan: Tinea Pedis (2014)
Other Guidelines:
Resources
Journals & Newsletters
Material for Patients
- Consumer Information (American Society for Dermatologic Surgery)
- National Eczema Association
- National Psoriasis Foundation
Patient Decision Aids
- Patient Decision Aids (Ottawa Hospital Research Institute)
Print and Electronic Resources
*Recommended texts are linked to publishers' or book sellers' websites for further ordering information
- ABC of Dermatology (Buxton & Morris-Jones, 6th ed. 2014) - $
- Braun-Falco's Dermatology (Burgdorf et al. 3rd ed. 2009) - $
Clinical Dermatology: A Colour Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy(Habif, 6th ed. 2016) - $
Drug Therapy in Dermatology (Milikan, 2000) - $
Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology (Wolff & Johnson, 7th ed. 2013) - $
- Handbook of Systemic Drug Treatment in Dermatology (Wakelin, 2nd ed. 2015) - $
Lever's Histopathology of the skin (Elder et al. 11th ed. 2014) - $
- Lookingbill & Marks' Principles of Dermatology (Marks & Miller, 5th ed. 2014) - $
Manual of Dermatologic Therapeutics: With Essentials of Diagnosis(Arndt & Hsu, 7th ed. 2006) - $
Mild-to-Moderate Psoriasis (Koo et al. 3rd ed. 2014) - $
- Prescribing in Dermatology (Buchanan & Courtenay, 2006) - $
- The APhA Complete Review for Pharmacy (Feeney, 11th ed. 2015) - $
- see Chapter 30: Common Dermatologic Disorders
Therapy of Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis (Gottlieb & Weinstein, 2nd ed. 2003) - $
- Treatment of Skin Disease: Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies(Lebwohl et al. 4th ed. 2013) - $
Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Booklet (PDF) (Cancer Care Nova Scotia)
- Skin Cancer Resource Center (Medscape, registration required)
Videos for Patients
- What is the best way to prevent and detect melanoma?(DocMikeEvans)
- What is the Best Way to Treat Acne? (DocMikeEvans)
Published: 01 Jun 2015
Revised: 13 Oct 2015