Varicose Veins

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

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).
American Society For Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
5550 Meadowbrook Drive
Suite 120
Rolling Meadows, IL  60008
Phone:	1-800-441-2737 (847) 956-0900
Fax:	(847) 956-0999
E-mail:	info@asds.net
Web Address:	www.asds.net
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery was founded in 1970 to promote excellence in the subspecialty of dermatologic surgery and to foster the highest standards of patient care. Information on the treatment of skin conditions and referral lists are available online and through the ASDS toll-free hotline. The hotline is open during weekday business hours (Central standard time).
American Venous Forum
203 Washington Street, PMB #311
Salem, MA  09170
Phone:	(978) 744-5005
Fax:	(978) 744-5029
E-mail:	venous-info@administrare.com
Web Address:	http://www.venous-info.com/
The mission of the American Venous Forum is to improve the care of patients with vein and lymph disorders by providing a forum for education and the exchange of information about basic and clinical research in the venous and lymphatic systems. The Web site offers an online book entitled The Layman's Handbook of Venous Disorders that explains basic terms and treatment options and offers answers to frequently asked questions.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: February 11, 2008
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery
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