Resources

The following resources provide a wide range of helpful information on a variety of subjects related to dermatology, skin diseases and treatments.

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us.

Health Information Privacy (HIPAA)

HIPAA Privacy Rule and the Patient Safety Rule protects the privacy of individually identifiable health information, and from it being used to analyze patient safety events.

American Academy of Dermatology

The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) was founded in 1938, and is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 16,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails.

The American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS)

Named after Frederic Mohs, MD, who developed the procedure, it promotes and continues to set the highest standards of patient care relating to Mohs Micrographic Surgery through its fellowship training process.

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)

Development of safe, in-office procedures by diagnosing and treating potentially deadly skin cancers earlier and more effectively.

American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)

Resource for biomedical laser and other related technologies research, education and clinical knowledge.

CenterWatch

Global source of news, directories, proprietary market research and analysis for clinical trials professionals and patients.

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. Provides information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers.

Medaphase

Sister organization to Newnan Dermatology, performing clinical research studies. 

National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF)

Supports research to find a cure or acceptable treatment for alopecia areata, supports those with the disease, and educates the public about alopecia areata

National Eczema Association

Improves health and quality of life for people with eczema through research, support and education.

National Psoriasis Foundation

World’s largest psoriasis patient advocacy organization.

National Vitiligo Foundation

Offers a wealth of current, accurate, and easy to understand information about vitiligo. Resource for Patients and their families, as well as the medical and scientific communities.

Stop Melanoma Foundation 

Skin cancer prevention education.

DermNet NZ

Facts about the skin for consumers and health professionals from the New Zealand Dermatological Society.

Skin and Health 

Tips and information about improving the quality of your skin, and treatments for various skin imperfections.

The Skin Cancer Foundation

International organization devoted to combating skin cancer.

AAD 2011 Safety of Biologics Handout

Xtrac Laser

Xtrac is an exciting new technology, which uses laser to generate a intense beam of ultraviolet light.  This laser can be used to treat resistant cases of psoriasis as well as other conditions including Vitiligo and Alopecia areata.

Mohs Surgery