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Below are various links that we find to be very informative.  While we review each site before posting it, we don't necessarily agree with all of their opinions and leave it up to you, the professional skin therapist, to make up your own mind.

If you know a site that should be added, or one that should be removed, please let us know about it. (Please include the complete web address.)
Click on one of the links below to jump to your section of interest.

> IDI Guest Lecturers
> Educational Resources
> Associations/Academies/Societies
> State Boards

IDI Guest Lecturers
lastonetherapy.com - The LaStone Therapy website provides great insight into the history of LaStone Therapy, which is a regularly-scheduled class at The International Dermal Institute.

ohashi.com
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More than traditional acupressure massage and shiatsu, Ohashi's nurturing touch techniques are an alternative health maintenance choice for people who want to learn how to achieve more energy, while also relieving tension, stress, and illness.

indianchampissage.com
– Champissage is based on the traditional form of Champi (head massage) practiced in India for over 1,000 years.

vodderschool.com
– The Dr. Vodder School - North America offers training programs in the original Dr. Vodder Method of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD®) and Combined Decongestive Therapy.


Educational Resources
Acne
facefacts.com - A site by Roche Pharmaceuticals about acne treatment and prevention, with a teenager focus. A great resource for your clients.

Dermatology
Skin Care Physicians.com - A site by the American Academy of Dermatology with substantial, objective information on acne, eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions.

Electronic Textbook of Dermatology – In-depth exploration of common Dermatological conditions and their causes.

General Health

National Institute of Health - A general, consumer-oriented health site.

MedBioWorld™ - A medical information division of Healthnostics, Inc., this is the largest medical and bioscience reference and resource directory on the Internet.

webmd.com
- A general, consumer-oriented health site.

Rosacea

rosacea.org -
A site featuring information about the causes and treatments for Rosacea.

Miscellaneous Items of Interest

United States Environmental Protection Agency - EPA leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts to protect human health and the environment.

detox.org
 - Information on toxins in the environment and detoxifying the body.

Salon Channel - Where beauty meets technology.

Associations / Academies / Societies

American Academy of Dermatology - Useful information about the skin conditions that should be referred to a Dermatologist.

American Beauty Association - Membership includes manufacturers, manufacturer representatives and associated firms, including the most prestigious hair, skin and nail care companies in the United States.

cidesco.com
- The world's major international beauty therapy association.

medical-library.org - The National Medical Society's "Online Medical Reference Library" features a lot of medical information and includes full journals and guides.

National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences - Features information on accreditation, student loans and a job bank.

The National Association for Female Executives - A women's professional association.

National Institute of Health for the U.S. - The steward of medical and behavioral research for the nation. It's an agency under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

NCEA - The National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors and Associations.

 
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