Links

Albinism (National Organization for Albinism & Hypopigmentation)

NOAH is a U.S. based nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that offers information and support to people with albinism, their families and the professionals who work with them.

Alopecia Areata – National Alopecia Areata Foundation

A support group for patients suffering from alopecia areata.

Birthmarks, Congenital Nevi and Mole Support Group

Nevus Outreach, Inc. (NOI) is a non-profit organization that was founded by families affected by Large Nevi and Neurocutaneous Melanosis (NCM) to offer support and information to others who are similarly affected.

Bullous Pemphigoid Support Group

The Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Society provides emotional support and on-going education about treatments, medications and recovery strategies, so patients may regain control of their lives as soon as possible.

Bullous Pemphigoid – Canadian Support Group

The Canadian Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Foundation – non-profit organization created to help improve the quality of life of Canadians suffering from these diseases

Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA)

The mission of the Canadian Dermatology Association is to ensure the Canadian public has equal access to timely and exemplary dermatologic care, by advocating on dermatologic issues, providing leadership in continuing medical and public education, and promoting and disseminating dermatologic knowledge and research.

Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders

A support group for patients suffering from rare skin disorders.

Cancer – Juravinski Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre

I work closely with the doctors at this institution. The HRCC offers radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgical treatments for a variety of skin cancers.

Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (Mycosis Fungoides)

The Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation is an independent, non-profit patient advocacy organization dedicated to supporting every person with cutaneous lymphoma by promoting awareness and education, advancing patient care, and facilitating research.

Degos Disease (Malignant Atrophic Papulosis, Kohlmeier-Degos Disease)

Know it when you see it: the fatal disease with the pathognomonic rash

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

A support group for patients with dermatitis herpetiformis and other gluten intolerance disorders.

Dermatomyositis (The Myositis Association)

Support and information for patients with dermatomyositis and myositis.

Dermis

A great source of pictures of dermatologic diagnoses.

Dr. Ann L. Paul

Dr. Paul is a Chiropodist – Foot Specialist, to whom I have referred several patients for problems of the feet.

Dr. Barbara Heller

Is a surgeon with a special interest in the treatment of Melanoma.

Dr. H. McLean – Plastic Surgeon

Dr. McLean is a plastic surgeon to whom I have referred several patients for surgical procedures such as breast augmentation, tummy tucks and face lifts.

Dr. Mark Poustie

Dr. Poustie is a dentist to whom we refer patients. He has treated several members of our office, including Dr. Vignjevic

Dr. Roger Dacre

Family physician located at Yonge and St. Clair in Toronto.

Ectodermal Dysplasia – Canadian Society for Ectodermal Dysplasias

Support group for patients suffering from ectodermal dysplasia.

Eczema – EASE Program

Eczema Awareness, Support and Education Program. An eczema support group.

Eczema Society of Canada

An eczema support group.

Epidermolysis Bullosa – DEBRA Canada

A website for patients and parents of patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa.

Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation

Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation creates resources for those affected by the connective tissue disorder Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

Excessive Perspiration (Hyperhidrosis)

Learn more about this troubling condition and what can be done for it.

Fit4Females

Trina is a personal trainer who is recommended by several of our staff members

Genetic Alliance

Genetic Alliance increases the capacity of genetic advocacy groups to achieve their missions and leverages the voices of millions of individuals and families living with genetic conditions.

Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre (Juravinski Centre)

I work closely with the doctors at this institution. The HRCC offers radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgical treatments for a variety of skin cancers.

Herpes Information

Learn more about Herpes.

Hyperhidrosis Society (International)

A website that provides useful information about hyperhidrosis.

Icthyosis Support Group (F.I.R.S.T.)

Foundation for Icthyosis and Related Skin Types (F.I.R.S.T.) This website will provide you with some basic information about icthyosis as well as the programs and services F.I.R.S.T. has to offer.

Incontinentia Pigmenti

A support group and information for patients and parents of children with this rare disorder.

Juravinski Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre

I work closely with the doctors at this institution. The HRCC offers radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgical treatments for a variety of skin cancers.

Klippel-Trenaunay Support Group

The K-T Support Group welcomes patients and their families as members.

Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease)

Information and support for patients with leprosy.

Lice

Learn all about these little pests

Lichen Sclerosis et Atrophicus (LS and A)

A UK based support group providing a wealth of information.

Lupus Erythematosus

Our mission is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of lupus, support individuals and families affected by the disease, increase awareness of lupus among health professionals and the public, and find the causes and cure.

Lymphovenous Association of Ontario

A support group for patients with disorders of the lymph vessels and veins.

Medical Resource Site

A reliable site for information about many dermatologic and other conditions.

Melanoma

A large website talking about numerous cancers including melanoma.

Mycosis Fungoides (Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma)

The Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation is an independent, non-profit patient advocacy organization dedicated to supporting every person with cutaneous lymphoma by promoting awareness and education, advancing patient care, and facilitating research.

Neurofibromatosis

The Children’s Tumor Foundation. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) medical foundation, dedicated to improving the health and well being of individuals and families affected by the neurofibromatoses (NF).

Patch Testing

Information about patch testing procedures, allergens etc.

Pemphigus Support Group

The Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Society provides emotional support and on-going education about treatments, medications and recovery strategies, so patients may regain control of their lives as soon as possible.

Pemphigus and Pemphigoid – Canadian Support

The Canadian Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Foundation – non-profit organization created to help improve the quality of life of Canadians suffering from these diseases

Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT)

A listing of numerous support groups for patient with PCT.

PRP (Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris) Support Group

To inform others about the disease, to seek out any research being done, and generally to provide a forum for people to discuss their experiences and treatments.

Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE)

It is the mission of PXE International to initiate, fund and conduct research; provide support for individuals and families affected by pseudoxanthoma elasticum.

Psoriasis Society

An information site for patients with psoriasis.

Psoriasis – Canadian Psoriasis Foundation

Psoriasis affects 1 to 2% of the Canadian population.

Rosacea Awareness Program

Established in 1995 in order to provide non-commercial information on this increasingly common, but relatively unknown skin condition that is estimated to affect 2 million Canadians.

Scleroderma Support Group

A support group for patients with scleroderma, their friends and families.

Sexually Transmitted Disease Resource

Lean more about sexually transmitted diseases.

Take Control Cosmedix

Cosmetic coverup can effectively cover a variety of skin conditions including birth marks and scars.

True Expressions

Learn more about the use of Injections to treat skin aging and wrinkles.

Vitiligo

The National Vitiligo Foundation (NVF) is the world center for those with Vitiligo. The Foundation strived to locate, inform, and counsel Vitiligo patients and their families.

Walden: Small Business Marketing (Toronto)

DoctorV.ca is maintained by Walden. They created the website and optimized its content for better search engine visibility. They also designed my logo, advertisements and glossy brochures.

Women’s Health Matters web site

Read news, interviews and articles reviewed by experts at Sunnybrook and Women’s Health Sciences Centre, or join discussion groups at Le Club. Explore topics like pregnancy, sexual health, cancer, and osteoporosis. Search our Resource Database.

Xeroderma Pigmentosum

Learn about xeroderma pigmentosum, a rare genetic disease, and about the Xeroderma Pigmentosum Society (XPS), dedicated to helping XP patients and their families.