For More Information About Acne Contact:

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Information Clearinghouse, NIAMS, NIH, HHS
National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-3675
Phone: 301-495-4484
Toll Free: 877-22-NIAMS (226-4267)
TTY: 301-565-2966
Fax: 301-718-6366
Email: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
www.niams.nih.gov

NIAMS provides information about various forms of arthritis and rheumatic disease and bone, muscle, joint, and skin diseases. It distributes patient and professional education materials and refers people to other sources of information. Additional information and updates can also be found on the NIAMS Web site.

National Women's Health Information Center 1-800-994-9662

American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
P.O. Box 4014
Schaumberg, Illinois 60168-4014
Phone: 847-330-0230
Toll Free: 888-462-3376
Fax: 847-330-0050
Website: www.aad.org

This national organization can provide referrals to dermatologists. It also publishes a brochure on acne for adults and a fact sheet for young people. These are available on the organization's Web site or can be obtained by calling or writing to the academy.

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Phone: (800) 441-2737
Internet: www.asds-net.org/

For updates and for any questions about any medications you are taking, please contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at:

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Toll Free: 888-INFO-FDA (888-463-6332)
Website: www.fda.gov/