Curated OER
Eczema Crossword
In this crossword worksheet, students display knowledge of eczema. In this crossword worksheet, students write thirty-six answers.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Skin
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find out the structure and function of skin and identify common skin problems.
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Derm Net New Zealand: Atopic Eczema
This site provides information about atopic eczema or dermatitis. It includes pictures of the condition and information about treatment.
WebMD
Medicine Net: Shingles
Resource describes the skin rash Herpes Zoster, which is commonly known as "shingles". It contains information on how shingles start, the treatment, and complications involved. Links are also included for additional information.
Other
Med News: Skin Cancer
This site contains a description of skin cancer, an explanation of the stages of skin cancer, and discusses treatment options.
Other
Acne treatment.net: Six Types of Acne
Do you think pimples are all the same? Read about the six types of acne, and learn about some ways to cope with and treat these skin conditions.
Other
Bupa: Acne
Discusses what acne is, what causes acne, who is at risk of developing acne, the symptoms and complications of acne, and the treatment for acne.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Eczema
Your scaly skin could just be eczema. Find out what causes it and what you can do about it.
Other
American Academy of Dermatology: Warts
This resource describes what warts are, discusses the three main kinds of warts, and provides information on the treatment of these warts.
WebMD
Web Md: Understanding Corns and Calluses
This article from WebMD provides a great background on corns and calluses. Focuses on what they are and what causes them. The site also has links to information on the symptoms, detection, treatment and prevention of corns and calluses.
WebMD
Web Md: Impetigo
This article from WebMD Health provides information about impetigo by discussing the basics first of all, then describing the symptoms that are involved, along with information on the treatment that has to be undergone.. Also includes...
Other
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
This very thorough site discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and recurrences of shingles.
Healthline Media
Medical News Today: Articles: Eczema: What Is Eczema?
Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for a chronic skin condition, eczema. A possible genetic link for eczema is also discussed.
BBC
Bbc Health: Eczemas
Although there are several types of eczemas that effect adults and children, this thorough resource focuses on the two most common forms - atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis
Other
Skin Site: Recognizing & Treating Shingles Effectively
This site defines shingles, its causes, its symptoms, its treatment, and post-herpetic neuralgia. Includes several pictures.
Other
American Academy of Dermatology: Atopic Dermatitis
Here is a pamphlet that describes atopic dermatitis. Also gives information on infantile atopic dermatitis. Includes a question and answer section and a few pictures.
Other
American Academy of Dermatology: Acne
Basic information about acne. Also includes information about how acne forms, cleansing, diet, sunlight, cosmetics, and treatment. Includes pictures.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Aafp: American Family Physician: Eczema: A Skin Problem
This article from the American Family Physician journal provides a definition of eczema, causes of eczema, and how eczema is treated.
Other
Natural Products Center: So What Is Psoriasis Anyway?
This resourec provides basic information about psoriasis. Also lists the types of psoriasis.