Skin Cancer Guide: Skin Information Network

The Skin Care Information Network of dermatology-related websites was founded by a prestigious group of international dermatologists. It provides comprehensive information for patients and physicians about the skin, skin care and various skin conditions and treatments. All content is reviewed by an independent Board of Medical Advisors to ensure that the information is accurate, unbiased and up-to-date. This information is not intended to replace a consultation with your own physician.

Patient Info Guides and Patient Support

Acne Guide
Acne Guide will help you understand your skin condition more clearly, define the different types of acne, to provide information about preventing acne scarring and maintaining acne control, and to help cure it with acne medication. You will find out about the medical acne treatments that are available, as well as cosmetic and skin care for your acne prone skin.

Cosmetic Surgery Procedures Guide
The purpose of this website is to allow you to understand what’s happening to your skin and facial shape, in easy to understand language, and provide you with choices of therapies to provide either temporary or more permanent corrections.

Eczema Guide
Taking a sensible approach to treating eczema is very important, so we have designed the Eczema Guide to help you understand your eczema more clearly. It discusses what eczema is, what causes eczema and what eczema treatment options are available.

Herpes Guide
The site discusses herpes viruses and provides treatment information about genital herpes, cold sores, and other forms of herpes. You will learn the basics of herpes conditions and about treatment options and available vaccines.

Psoriasis Guide
Psoriasis is a condition that can cause discomfort, pain and emotional stress. We have put together this Guide to address this condition and answer some of the questions you may have about psoriasis, and how you can find relief. We have provided information on the basics of psoriasis, what should be avoided and help on general skin care, and diet information. You will also find research on some of the new and latest treatments, various therapies, and creams available for treating psoriasis.

Psoriasis Patients
Fast-growing social network for people who suffer from psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. The features include: personal blogs, forum, virtual support groups, virtual online events, treatment journal, personal consultation with a dermatological nurse, opinion polls, videos, music and more..

Psoriatic Arthritis Guide
Psoriatic arthritis occurs in approximately 30% of people who have psoriasis. We have designed this site to help you understand your psoriatic arthritis more clearly. It discusses what it is, what causes psoriatic arthritis, and what you can do about it.

Rosacea Guide
With over 13 million North Americans suffering from rosacea, a large portion of the population is looking for information about causes, symptoms, a remedy, new treatment, or therapy, even laser or surgery treatments that can help cure their rosacea. Rosacea Guide is a comprehensive site which deals with your questions about rosacea. Everything from basic skin care and make-up for rosacea skin, to medical treatments for rosacea, including laser treatments is presented.

Skin Cancer Guide
From skin cancer symptoms to currently available treatments for skin cancer, Skin Cancer Guide offers comprehensive information to those looking for answers to their questions about actinic keratosis, basal cell cancer, superficial basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer, and melanoma. We also discuss the different treatment options that are currently available.

Fungal Guide
Anybody can get a fungal infection and today's active lifestyles can make it easier to become exposed. This guide is designed to help you make intelligent choices about treating one of the most persistent, and widespread skin conditions.

Mini Sites

Botox Facts.ca
In 2001, when Health Canada approved botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of frown lines, Botox® suddenly became a household name. Botox Facts will provide you with accurate information about approved indications for and emerging uses of botulinum toxin type A.

Lice .ca
The Lice.ca website will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about lice. You’ll learn how to identify lice and where they occur, as well as some common medical treatments to get rid of them.

Mild Cleanser .ca
This website is developed by SkinCareGuide to provide you with accurate information about Mild Cleansers for those with specific skin conditions, with sensitive skin, for the very young, and for those in occupations with frequent hand washing.

Cold Sores .ca
We have developed this site to help you understand the role of cold sores and which drugs are effective in treating herpes.

Skin Care Tips (dermatologycare.ca)
The "Daily Tips for Healthy Skin and Beauty" were approved by internationally recognized dermatologists and provide the site visitors with valuable information on skin, hair and nail care.

Sweating .ca
This site deals with hyperhidrosis, a chronic disorder of excessive sweating that can affect any body part, including the underarms, the palms, the soles of the feet, and the face.

Mohs Surgery .ca
This site provides detailed information about Mohs Micrographic Surgery, an advanced treatment process for skin cancer that offers the highest possible cure rate for many skin cancers and simultaneously minimizes the sacrifice of normal tissue.

Genital Warts .ca
The aim of this web site is to cover the basic facts about genital warts. It will give background information on the cause as well as the appearance of changes in the skin that alerts the patient to suspect the diagnosis. It will consider why it is important to treat the problem.

Hand Eczema .com
The site offers information about hand eczema. Hand eczema (hand dermatitis) often has unique causes, commonly job-related and can require specific testing and treatments...

Skin Camouflage (skincoverup.com)
Skin camouflage (skin cover-up) is the art of concealing or covering an imperfection of the skin by the use of special creams and powders that are applied to the blemish or discolouration so that it matches the surrounding skin.

Unwanted Facial Hair .ca (Hirsutism)
Excess facial or body hair is referred to as “Hirsutism”. Hirsutism is a condition that is caused by elevated levels of male hormones. For some women, excess hair, especially on the face, is something which can be problematic and for some, very embarrassing...

Staph Infection .com
Staph infections are caused by staphylococcus bacteria. There are over 30 species of staphylococcal bacteria and each causes different types of infections. Although rare, severe or life-threatening illnesses can result if staph bacteria enter the bloodstream through breaks in the skin...

Medical sites and Directories

Skin Therapy Letter .com
Since 1995, the Skin Therapy Letter© has been bringing unique content and thought provoking discussion to the world of dermatologic publishing. Skin Therapy Letter© is indexed by the US National Library of Medicine and listed in MEDLINE and Index Medicus, as well as being a featured journal in the Dermatology Publisher's Circle of Medscape. It is a powerful on-the-desk reference designed to meet the needs of the more than 30,000 dermatologists working in clinical or hospital-based practices world-wide.
Canadian edition of STL is available at: Skin Therapy Letter .CA, including the Family Practice Edition and Pediatric Edition.
Pharmacist Edition of STL is available at: Skin Pharmacies .CA

PASI Training .com
A patient’s Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) is a measure of overall psoriasis severity and coverage. The PASI Training website offers traing tools including BSA training, Assigning correct redness, thickness and scale grades training, PASI score calculator and other tools.

Dermatologists .ca
Are you interested in finding a Dermatologist, or other Dermatology professional practicing in your region of Canada? You will also find cosmetic surgeons, laser treatment specialists, acne clinics, and many other dermatological specialists.