Brorson/Fagher Article on Dercum's Disease or Adiposis Dolorosa

site URL - http://members.tripod.com/dercums_data/brorson.html

Site description: This is an excellent overview article on the disease characterized by painful lipomas (benign fatty tumors). Note that the first part of the article is a biography of Dr. Dercum.




Topic: Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Dercum_Disease
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Previous 270Suite 101: Skin Disordershttp://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/skin_disorders Suite 101: Skin DisordersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders Directs readers to information pertaining to various dermatological conditions and highlight medical treatments, alternative treatments, and the prevention of skin problems.
Other resource N0 Acanthosis Nigricanshttp://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Acanthosis%20Nigricans Acanthosis NigricansTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders NORD fact sheet provides alternative names for this disorder, a general discussion, and resources.
Other resource N1 IngrownHairs.comhttp://www.IngrownHairs.com/ IngrownHairs.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders Information on ingrown hair and treatment from medical professionals.
Other resource N2 Cancer and Skin Carehttp://home.bellsouth.net/groups-cancerandskincare Cancer and Skin CareTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders A public forum to discuss the effects of cancer treatments on the skin and remedies used by cancer patients and those who suffer chronic dry skin.
Other resource N3 Dermatology InfoCenterhttp://www.dermatologyinfocenter.com/ Dermatology InfoCenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders Information and news about dermatology procedures such as laser skin resurfacing and chemical peels.
Other resource N4 eMedicine Health - Life-Threatening Skin Rasheshttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/15873-1.asp eMedicine Health - Life-Threatening Skin RashesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of serious skin rash.
Other resource N5 eMedicine Health - Contact Dermatitishttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/8501-1.asp eMedicine Health - Contact DermatitisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Other resource N6 KeratosisPilaris.orghttp://www.keratosispilaris.org KeratosisPilaris.orgTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders Offer a forum and general information on KP and related skin disorders. Keratosis Pilaris is a common genetic follicular disease manifested by rough, bumpy skin behind the upper arms or thighs.
Other resource N7 You Are Not Alonehttp://www.you-are-not-alone.co.uk You Are Not AloneTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders A support site that is aimed towards people with birthmarks and port wine stains. Highlighting options available such as treatment and cosmetics.
Other resource N8 National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentationhttp://www.albinism.org National Organization for Albinism and HypopigmentationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Albinism An organization where people with albinism, their families and those that work with them can get information, ask questions and share their experiences.
Other resource N9 Albinism in Popular Culturehttp://www.lunaeterna.net/popcult/ Albinism in Popular CultureTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Albinism Explore the mythology of albinism.
Other resource N10 The Albinism Fellowship UKhttp://www.albinism.org.uk/ The Albinism Fellowship UKTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Albinism Voluntary organisation that aims to provide information, advice and support, for people with Albinism.
Other resource N11 PanAmerican Society for Pigment Cell Researchhttp://paspcr.med.umn.edu/ PanAmerican Society for Pigment Cell ResearchTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Albinism Scientific society devoted to those of us interested in various aspects of pigment cells.
Other resource N12 American Head Lice Information Centerhttp://www.headliceinfo.com/index.htm American Head Lice Information CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Head_Lice Treatment program for persistent head lice and a FAQ.
Other resource N13 University of Nebraskahttp://www.ianr.unl.edu/ianr/lanco/enviro/pest/factsheets/018-99.htm University of NebraskaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Head_Lice Factsheet on head lice management. Endorsed by Head Lice Task Force.
Other resource N14 Medinfo: Head licehttp://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/headlice.html Medinfo: Head liceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Head_Lice Information on head lice affecting the scalp, a common problem in school children. Includes information on causes, treatment and bug busting.
Other resource N15 Malathion - Safety and Medical Useshttp://malathioninfo.com Malathion - Safety and Medical UsesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Head_Lice This web site summarizes scientific and medical literature on the safety of malathion as a drug ingredient in pediculicide (head lice) products.
Other resource N16 Pediculosishttp://www.pediculosis.com PediculosisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Head_Lice Information about head lice, lice treatment, nits, pediculosis, lice control and nit combs.
Other resource N17 Keep Kids Healthyhttp://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/treatmentguides/lice.html Keep Kids HealthyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Head_Lice Head Lice Treatments for children, plus advice on resistance, anti lice shampoo, such as rid, nix, ovide, and how to remove nits.
Other resource N18 Canadian Paediatric Societyhttp://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/whensick/HeadLice.htm Canadian Paediatric SocietyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Head_Lice Advice for parents on how to deal with head lice.
Other resource N19 CDC Division of Parasitic Diseases - Head Licehttp://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/headlice/default.htm CDC Division of Parasitic Diseases - Head LiceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Head_Lice Directory of factsheets about the parasite.
Other resource N20 eMedicine Health - Licehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/13184-1.asp eMedicine Health - LiceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Head_Lice Consumer health resource center providing an overview of lice and their signs, symptoms and treatment.
Other resource N21 Head Lice Research and Galleryhttp://www.headliceresearch.com Head Lice Research and GalleryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Head_Lice Presents original research and information on head and body lice by A M Bailey. Contains a photo gallery and links to other relevant sites.
Other resource N22 International Psoriasis Communityhttp://www.psoriasissupport.org/ International Psoriasis CommunityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Psoriasis Non-profit organization whose goal is to form an interactive community, with an emphasis on research fundraising. Featuring psoriasis facts and treatment, clinical trial data, and a scientific advisory committee.
Other resource N23 Medline Plus: Psoriasishttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/psoriasis.html Medline Plus: PsoriasisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Psoriasis Offers links to news, articles, and research data regarding this disease. Also offers clinical research data, diagnostics and conditions, and newsletters.
Other resource N24 Dave's Psoriasis Infohttp://www.psorsite.com/ Dave's Psoriasis InfoTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Psoriasis Organized index of site ratings, treatment reviews, explanations, and references to background information.
Other resource N25 American Academy of Dermatologyhttp://www.skincarephysicians.com/psoriasisnet/index.htm American Academy of DermatologyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Psoriasis Provides information regarding myths, facts, and treatments for this disease. Also offers referrals for dermatologists.
Other resource N26 Psoriasis Guidehttp://www.psoriasisguide.com/ Psoriasis GuideTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Psoriasis A summary of psoriasis basics, skin care, and treatments. Also offers a medical advisory.
Other resource N27 International Federation of Psoriasis Associationshttp://www.ifpa-pso.org/ International Federation of Psoriasis AssociationsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Psoriasis The IFPA site provides association updates and news concerning worldwide psoriasis developments.
Other resource N28 Psoriasis Treatment in Turkeyhttp://www.psoriasisfishcure.com/ Psoriasis Treatment in TurkeyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Psoriasis Offers psoriasis treatment in the Kangal Fish Spring. Claims that patients who bath in the spring are cured of psoriasis. Read about the spring, the cure method, and researchers.
Other resource N29 Psoriasis Society of Canadahttp://www.psoriasissociety.org/ Psoriasis Society of CanadaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Psoriasis A Canadian charity that organizes annual fundraisers such as the National Psoriasis Walk. Members receieve a subscription to their newsletter along with notifications of local chapter events.
Other resource N30 Psoriasis Newsgroup FAQhttp://www.mindspring.com/~kimmalo/PFAQ.htm Psoriasis Newsgroup FAQTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Psoriasis Collection of links and other resources including newsgroups, support sources, treatment data, related links, and internet searching advice.
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Other resource N32 Yahoo! Groups: PsorChathttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/PsorChat/ Yahoo! Groups: PsorChatTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Psoriasis An unmoderated forum for people with psoriasis to share experiences, problems, ideas, and humor.
Other resource N33 Dermatology Times - Psoriasishttp://www.dermatologytimes.com/dermatologytimes/article/articleList.jsp?categoryId=1895 Dermatology Times - PsoriasisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Psoriasis/Education_and_Research Newsmagazine for dermatologists, with searchable online articles.
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Other resource N47 Eczema Guidehttp://www.eczemaguide.com Eczema GuideTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Eczema Discusses what it is, what causes it and what treatment options are available. All information is reviewed by an independent Board of Medical Advisors.
Other resource N48 Eczema Mailing Listhttp://www.eczema.ndo.co.uk/ Eczema Mailing ListTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Eczema/Support_Groups Provides a forum for people with an interest in the various forms of eczema or dermatitis to exchange information and experiences in a supportive and positive environment.
Other resource N49 National Vitiligo Foundationhttp://www.nvfi.org/ National Vitiligo FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Vitiligo A patient oriented site dedicated to information on the cure and treatment of vitiligo.
Other resource N50 Questions and Answers about Vitiligohttp://www.nih.gov/niams/healthinfo/vitiligo.htm Questions and Answers about VitiligoTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Vitiligo Information from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Other resource N51 Vitiligo Switchboardhttp://web.onramp.ca/cadd/vitiligo.htm Vitiligo SwitchboardTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Vitiligo A portal for Vitiligo patients.
Other resource N52 Ask Dr.Shah: Your Alternative Medical Advisorhttp://askdrshah.com/lueco.htm Ask Dr.Shah: Your Alternative Medical AdvisorTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Vitiligo A brief discussion about this disorder, the causes and treatments.
Other resource N53 Chinese Traditional Medicine and Vitiligohttp://www.tcmtreatment.com/images/diseases/vitiligo.htm Chinese Traditional Medicine and VitiligoTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Vitiligo Describes in detail how practitioners in China solve this disorder with TCM herbal products and herbs. Information about TCM books, qigong, tuina and acupuncture included.
Other resource N54 Treatment of Vitiligo by Traditional Chinese Medicinehttp://www.geocities.com/treatment_of_vitiligo/ Treatment of Vitiligo by Traditional Chinese MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Vitiligo Offers an introduction, treatments, typical cases and contact details.
Other resource N55 Asthma and Allergy Information and Research - Urticariahttp://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~aair/urticaria.htm Asthma and Allergy Information and Research - UrticariaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Hives Detailed information on types of urticaria, potential causes, and options for treatment.
Other resource N56 ACAAI - Urticariahttp://allergy.mcg.edu/advice/urtic.html ACAAI - UrticariaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Hives General information on urticaria, what can trigger it, types and identification, and treatment from the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
Other resource N57 Emedicine.com - Urticariahttp://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic628.htm Emedicine.com - UrticariaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Hives Pathophysiology, frequency, mortality/morbidity rate, causes, treatment, laboratory studies and medications.
Other resource N58 Urticaria hubhttp://www.healthubs.com/urticaria Urticaria hubTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Hives A brief definition of urticaria, followed by links to overviews, research articles, case reports and images
Other resource N59 Discovery Health - Hiveshttp://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/113.html Discovery Health - HivesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Hives Description of hives, symptoms, prevention, treatment, when to call the doctor, and prognosis.
Other resource N60 Stop And Smell The Roseshttp://www.angelfire.com/weird2/ripleystvguest/ Stop And Smell The RosesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Hives Living with Urticaria Pigmentosa. Find articles and information about a book.
Other resource N61 RXinsiderhttp://rxinsider.com/monographs/scabies.htm RXinsiderTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Scabies An informational monograph on scabies for patient education and counseling.
Other resource N62 How To Treat Scabies - DrGreene.comhttp://www.drgreene.com/21_812.html How To Treat Scabies - DrGreene.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Scabies Practical advice about scabies treatment and prevention.
Other resource N63 Scabies - DrGreene.comhttp://www.drgreene.com/21_1179.html Scabies - DrGreene.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Scabies Read an article that discusses a mite infestation of the skin.
Other resource N64 Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Information Centerhttp://poisonivy.aesir.com/ Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Information CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Poison_Ivy Information on the causes, prevention, and treatment of the itching and painful rashes associated with contact of the oil called urushiol that is found in these plants. Includes numerous links to other information sources and websites on commercial products.
Other resource N65 Go Ask Alice!: Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumachttp://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/1354.html Go Ask Alice!: Poison Ivy, Oak and SumacTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Poison_Ivy Advice on symptoms and treatment, including when to seek emergency medical care. From Columbia University Health Education Program.
Other resource N66 Dr. Greene - Poison Ivy, Poison Oak or Poison Sumachttp://www.drgreene.org/body.cfm?id=21&action=detail&ref=116 Dr. Greene - Poison Ivy, Poison Oak or Poison SumacTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Poison_Ivy Advice in a question and answer format.
Other resource N67 Allergy: Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumachttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/8435-1.asp Allergy: Poison Ivy, Oak, and SumacTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Poison_Ivy Consumer health resource center providing and overview of the key identifiers, symptoms, and treatments of three topical plant allergies. From eMedicine Health.
Other resource N68 Erythema Toxicumhttp://www.drgreene.com/21_1084.html Erythema ToxicumTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Erythema_Multiforme Read about a benign condition that is sometimes confused with more a more serious newborn illness. From Dr Greene.
Other resource N69 Yahoo! Group: Erythema Nodosum Support Grouphttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/ Yahoo! Group: Erythema Nodosum Support GroupTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Erythema_Multiforme Open to those with EN and related disorders. Find joining instructions.
Other resource N70 What is Seborrheic Dermatitishttp://www.aad.org/pamphlets/seborrhe.html What is Seborrheic DermatitisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Seborrheic_Dermatitis A pamplet from the American Academy of Dermatology that provides general information about SD.
Other resource N71 SFSU Student Health Service - Seborrheic Dermatitishttp://www.sfsu.edu/~shs/skinclinic/seborrheic.htm SFSU Student Health Service - Seborrheic DermatitisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Seborrheic_Dermatitis Describes the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis from a medical student's standpoint.
Other resource N72 Over-The-Counter Treatment for Seborrheic Dermatitishttp://www.simple-living-tips.com/seborrheic-dermatitis.html Over-The-Counter Treatment for Seborrheic DermatitisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Seborrheic_Dermatitis Instructions on how to control Seborrheic Dermatitis with non-prescription medicine.
Other resource N73 Prescription-Strength Treatments for Seborrheic Dermatitishttp://www.coradhealthcare.com/Dandruff/dandruff_1.htm Prescription-Strength Treatments for Seborrheic DermatitisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Seborrheic_Dermatitis Explains the cause and effect of Seborrheic Dermatitis, dandruff, and Psoriasis. Also offers products in which is claimed to be an affordable way to treat and control SD and other similar conditions.
Other resource N74 Wartshttp://www.aad.org/pamphlets/warts.html WartsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Warts Pamphlet from the American Academy of Dermatology.
Other resource N75 Patient Education Institute - Warts Interactive Tutorialhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/warts.html Patient Education Institute - Warts Interactive TutorialTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Warts This tutorial explains what warts are and how to remove them. Requires flash plug-in.
Other resource N76 e-Wart.comhttp://www.e-wart.com/ e-Wart.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Warts A brief overview of what causes warts and conventional treatment options.
Other resource N77 Anal Wartshttp://www.anal-warts.org Anal WartsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Warts Resource of pictures and treatments, including information related specifically to HIV.
Other resource N78 HPV Symptomshttp://www.hpv-symptoms.org HPV SymptomsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Warts Resource of pictures, treatments, and symptoms, including information related specifically to Human Papilloma Virus.
Other resource N79 Lipomas, Lipomatosis, and Certain Clinical Types of Abnormal Fat Deposithttp://www.jeghers.com/annts/lipomas.htm Lipomas, Lipomatosis, and Certain Clinical Types of Abnormal Fat DepositTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Dercum_Disease This is an older article (1974) that has a section describing the Adiposis Dolorosa (Dercum's Disease or Dercum Syndrome), as well as other diseases affecting the fatty deposits.
Other resource N80 Dermatologic Diseases and Problems of Women Throughout the Life Cyclehttp://www.vulvarpain.icomm.ca/brenner.html Dermatologic Diseases and Problems of Women Throughout the Life CycleTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Dercum_Disease Article by Brenner and Politi on women's dermatological problems from the International Journal of Dermatology. There is a section on Dercum's Disease toward the end of the article.

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