Dermatology on the Internet. A source of clinical and scientific information.
Rivaling textbooks and journals, the Internet is about to become the most important source of information in virtually any academic profession. Dermatology has a growing presence in many areas of the Internet. A number of sites offer dermatologic data in the form of text and images. Discussion groups and continuing education programs invite regular participation. A dermatologic image data base has been created, which is aiming to provide clinical and histopathological images for most dermatological diseases. However, there is a deplorable lack of dermatologic basic research data and discussion on the Internet. In this mini-review we shall give an overview of the available information sites.
Krejci-Papa
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Department of Dermatology, Erlangen University, Germany. mfdk01@epix.rrze.uni-er-langen.de
Bittorf
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Diepgen
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Huntley
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D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D016208:Databases, Factual; D003880:Dermatology; D006801:Humans; D012106:Research