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Canadian Dermatology Association
1385 Bank Street
Suite 425
Ottawa, ON  K1H 8N4
Phone: 1-800-267-3376
(613) 738-1748
Fax: (613) 738-4695
E-mail: contact.cda@dermatology.ca
Web Address: www.dermatology.ca
 

The Canadian Dermatology Association promotes research and education for dermatologists, provides information and support for dermatology patients, and offers public education materials on sun awareness and skin care.


Canadian Society for Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Plastic Surgery
2334 Heska Road
Pickering, ON  L1V 2P9
Phone: (905) 831-7750
Fax: (905) 831-7248
E-mail: information@csaps.ca
Web Address: http://www.csaps.ca/
 

The Canadian Society for Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Plastic Surgery is a professional organization that promotes and develops surgical techniques and provides educational information for the public.


National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF)
P.O. Box 150760
San Rafael, CA  94915-0760
Phone: (415) 472-3780
Fax: (415) 472-5343
E-mail: info@naaf.org
Web Address: www.alopeciaareata.com
 

The National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) funds research to find a cure or acceptable treatment for alopecia areata, supports those with the disease, and educates the public about alopecia areata.

NAAF has support groups in Canada and around the world.



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Author: Carrie Henley
Robin Parks, MS
Last Updated: August 22, 2006
Medical Review: Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology

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