Doak Dermatologics, makers of Carmol products, recently partnered with the Foundation to create a comprehensive physician and patient brochure about ichthyosis and the Foundation’s mission and resources. The colorful and informative brochure has recently been mailed to every practicing, non-cosmetic dermatologist in the U.S. The brochure not only serves to educate dermatologists about ichthyosis and the Foundation, it also encourages doctors to refer their patients to the Foundation and to get involved with the ichthyosis community themselves. Patient Response Cards and a Physician Response Card are included with the brochure. The Patient Response Card offers patients an easy way to contact the Foundation for information about our programs and services. The Physician Response Card asks the doctors to think about supporting our efforts by joining the Board of Directors, Medical Advisory Board, Research Committee, or Physician Referral List.

The next time you are in your dermatologist’s office, ask if he or she received the brochure and what he or she thought of it. Please remind your doctor to share it with other patients with ichthyosis. If you would like a copy to share with your family physician or another medical professional who manages your care, please click here to contact the national office or call our staff at 215-631-1411.

The Foundation sincerely thanks Doak Dermatologics for their support in creating and distributing this great resource. We also want to thank our members who gave permission for their pictures to be used in the brochure.