Atopic Dermatitis

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
555 East Wells Street
Suite 1100
Milwaukee, WI  53202-3823
Phone: 1-800-822-2762
(414) 272-6071
E-mail: info@aaaai.org (For general questions only. The AAAAI cannot answer individual questions relating to the diagnosis or treatment of allergies.)
Web Address: www.aaaai.org
 

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology publishes an excellent series of pamphlets on allergies, asthma, and related information. It also provides physician referrals.


American Academy of Dermatology
P.O. Box 4014
Schaumburg, IL  60618-4014
Phone: 1-866-503-SKIN (1-866-503-7546) toll-free
(847) 240-1280
Fax: (847) 240-1859
E-mail: mrc@aad.org
Web Address: www.aad.org
 

The American Academy of Dermatology provides information about the care of skin, hair, and nails. You can find a dermatologist in your area by calling 1-888-462-DERM (1-888-462-3376).


National Eczema Association for Science and Education
4460 Redwood Hwy
Suite 16-D
San Rafael, CA  94903-1953
Phone: (415) 499-3474
(800) 818-7546
Fax: (415) 472-5345
E-mail: info@nationaleczema.org
Web Address: http://www.nationaleczema.org
 

The U.S. National Eczema Association for Science and Education works to improve the health and quality of life of people living with atopic dermatitis/eczema.


National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Office of Communications and Public Liaison
6610 Rockledge Drive, MSC 6612
Bethesda, MD  20892-6612
Phone: (301) 496-5717
Fax: (301) 402-3573
TDD: 1-800-877-8339
Web Address: www.niaid.nih.gov
 

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases conducts research and offers consumers a variety of free publications on infectious and immune-system-related diseases.



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Author: Robin Parks, MS
Ralph Poore
Last Updated: May 16, 2006
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology

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