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Derm Net New Zealand: Atopic Eczema

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about atopic eczema or dermatitis. It includes pictures of the condition and information about treatment.
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Shingles

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Med News: Skin Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a description of skin cancer, an explanation of the stages of skin cancer, and discusses treatment options.
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American Academy of Dermatology: Warts

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes what warts are, discusses the three main kinds of warts, and provides information on the treatment of these warts.
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WebMD

Web Md: Understanding Corns and Calluses

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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WebMD

Web Md: Impetigo

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

For Students 9th - 10th
This very thorough site discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and recurrences of shingles.
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Skin Site: Recognizing & Treating Shingles Effectively

For Students 9th - 10th
This site defines shingles, its causes, its symptoms, its treatment, and post-herpetic neuralgia. Includes several pictures.
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American Academy of Dermatology: Atopic Dermatitis

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Health Communities: Corns

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on hard and soft corns and information on the treatment
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Natural Products Center: So What Is Psoriasis Anyway?

For Students 9th - 10th
This resourec provides basic information about psoriasis. Also lists the types of psoriasis.