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Non-Governmental On-line Resources

American Academy of Family Physicians
The AAFP is a good source of health information for the whole family. This site provides information on the prevention of skin cancer. Detailed information on melanomas and treatment can also be found.
American Cancer Society
The ACS provides detailed skin cancer guides for non-melanomas and melanomas includes information on diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
The ASDS website is mainly for the heatlh care provider ,however, it does provide consumer related fact sheets.

Archives of Dermatology - The journal is intended for the health care provider's educational needs.
Dermatology Image Atlas
The ASDS' on-line atlas allows access high quality dermatology images for teaching purposes to professionals, parents, and patients alike.
emedicine Consumer Health
The medical references on this site include dermatology. This site allows for search by system or disease topi
Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis
The University Of Indiana School of Medicine Department of Dermatology site contains dermatology resource links for health care providers.
Internet Dermatology Society
This Society attempts to advance the science of dermatology through technology and global communication. The site has useful information including a risk assessment tool.
Mayo Clinic
The Mayo Clinic is an excellent source for health information of varying nature including moles , melanomas and skin cancer .
National Cancer Institute
The NCI website highlights valuable cancer related information. The site can be researched by cancer type.
Oregon Health and Sciences University
The Department of Dermatology's' website contains educational resources that can be searched by topic.
Position Statement: Risks and Benefits of Sun Exposure
This Position Statement acknowledges that a balance is required between avoiding an increase in the risk of skin cancer and achieving enough ultraviolet radiation exposure to maintain vitamin D levels.
Skin Cancer Foundation
The Skin Cancer Foundation is the only national and international organization that is concerned exclusively about cancer of the skin. This site also has information about protective products.