A look at patient support groups/reliable online sources of information on treatments and helpful tips for your acne patients. In 2005, a dedicated, varied group of dermatologists formed the American Acne & Rosacea Society (AARS) with a focus on elevating the understanding and treatment of acne and rosacea. According to the AARS Web site, the society’s mission is to “to promote, support, develop and provide a forum for the exchange of information about acne and rosacea; to promote research in acne and rosacea; and to improve the care of patients with acne or rosacea.” Physicians can visit www.acnesociety.org if they’d like to opt in to become members of this group for access to a newsletter, opportunities to apply for grants and more.
But what about patients?
What online resources offer reliable information on treatments and skin care for acne? What sites can you recommend to your patients? The AARS has a link to one such Web site — www.acnemonth.com. This site, which is supported by Galderma, contains information about National Acne Month, which is held during the month of June. On this site, patients can learn about causes of acne and treatments; it includes a section on how to talk to doctors about acne, with suggested questions they should ask to what questions from their doctors that they should be prepared to answer. The Acne: Facts or Fiction page dispels several common acne myths. There are also tips for patients on how to care for their skin and take control of their acne. In addition, there are videos from leading dermatologists that offer tips for parents on how to help their teens with acne. The site also provides links to other useful sites. The American Academy of Dermatology offers AcneNet — www.skincarephysicians.com/acnenet. This site also offers an overview of what acne is and provides articles about treating acne and caring for skin with acne. The acne treatment section describes over-the-counter treatments, prescription medications, such as isotretinoin, oral antibiotics, oral contraceptives and topicals, and also includes a discussion of physical procedures from chemical peels to phototherapy. Patients can read about the various types of acne and how to decide when it’s time to see a dermatologist about their acne. There is also a section of the site dedicated to acne scars, including frequently asked questions and available treatments. For parents of teens who have acne, there’s another site — www.mychildsacne.com. Here, parents can brush up on acne facts and treatment information. They can also download an eguide, “Talking Acne with Your Teen.” The Q&A section includes information on how parents can help their teens prepare their skin for big events, like prom, and how to help them if their self-esteem is suffering because of their acne. This site is also supported by Galderma.
A look at patient support groups/reliable online sources of information on treatments and helpful tips for your acne patients. In 2005, a dedicated, varied group of dermatologists formed the American Acne & Rosacea Society (AARS) with a focus on elevating the understanding and treatment of acne and rosacea. According to the AARS Web site, the society’s mission is to “to promote, support, develop and provide a forum for the exchange of information about acne and rosacea; to promote research in acne and rosacea; and to improve the care of patients with acne or rosacea.” Physicians can visit www.acnesociety.org if they’d like to opt in to become members of this group for access to a newsletter, opportunities to apply for grants and more.
But what about patients?
What online resources offer reliable information on treatments and skin care for acne? What sites can you recommend to your patients? The AARS has a link to one such Web site — www.acnemonth.com. This site, which is supported by Galderma, contains information about National Acne Month, which is held during the month of June. On this site, patients can learn about causes of acne and treatments; it includes a section on how to talk to doctors about acne, with suggested questions they should ask to what questions from their doctors that they should be prepared to answer. The Acne: Facts or Fiction page dispels several common acne myths. There are also tips for patients on how to care for their skin and take control of their acne. In addition, there are videos from leading dermatologists that offer tips for parents on how to help their teens with acne. The site also provides links to other useful sites. The American Academy of Dermatology offers AcneNet — www.skincarephysicians.com/acnenet. This site also offers an overview of what acne is and provides articles about treating acne and caring for skin with acne. The acne treatment section describes over-the-counter treatments, prescription medications, such as isotretinoin, oral antibiotics, oral contraceptives and topicals, and also includes a discussion of physical procedures from chemical peels to phototherapy. Patients can read about the various types of acne and how to decide when it’s time to see a dermatologist about their acne. There is also a section of the site dedicated to acne scars, including frequently asked questions and available treatments. For parents of teens who have acne, there’s another site — www.mychildsacne.com. Here, parents can brush up on acne facts and treatment information. They can also download an eguide, “Talking Acne with Your Teen.” The Q&A section includes information on how parents can help their teens prepare their skin for big events, like prom, and how to help them if their self-esteem is suffering because of their acne. This site is also supported by Galderma.
A look at patient support groups/reliable online sources of information on treatments and helpful tips for your acne patients. In 2005, a dedicated, varied group of dermatologists formed the American Acne & Rosacea Society (AARS) with a focus on elevating the understanding and treatment of acne and rosacea. According to the AARS Web site, the society’s mission is to “to promote, support, develop and provide a forum for the exchange of information about acne and rosacea; to promote research in acne and rosacea; and to improve the care of patients with acne or rosacea.” Physicians can visit www.acnesociety.org if they’d like to opt in to become members of this group for access to a newsletter, opportunities to apply for grants and more.
But what about patients?
What online resources offer reliable information on treatments and skin care for acne? What sites can you recommend to your patients? The AARS has a link to one such Web site — www.acnemonth.com. This site, which is supported by Galderma, contains information about National Acne Month, which is held during the month of June. On this site, patients can learn about causes of acne and treatments; it includes a section on how to talk to doctors about acne, with suggested questions they should ask to what questions from their doctors that they should be prepared to answer. The Acne: Facts or Fiction page dispels several common acne myths. There are also tips for patients on how to care for their skin and take control of their acne. In addition, there are videos from leading dermatologists that offer tips for parents on how to help their teens with acne. The site also provides links to other useful sites. The American Academy of Dermatology offers AcneNet — www.skincarephysicians.com/acnenet. This site also offers an overview of what acne is and provides articles about treating acne and caring for skin with acne. The acne treatment section describes over-the-counter treatments, prescription medications, such as isotretinoin, oral antibiotics, oral contraceptives and topicals, and also includes a discussion of physical procedures from chemical peels to phototherapy. Patients can read about the various types of acne and how to decide when it’s time to see a dermatologist about their acne. There is also a section of the site dedicated to acne scars, including frequently asked questions and available treatments. For parents of teens who have acne, there’s another site — www.mychildsacne.com. Here, parents can brush up on acne facts and treatment information. They can also download an eguide, “Talking Acne with Your Teen.” The Q&A section includes information on how parents can help their teens prepare their skin for big events, like prom, and how to help them if their self-esteem is suffering because of their acne. This site is also supported by Galderma.
