FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jean Pickford PHONE: 215.619.0670

North Wales, PA - (August 1, 2006) - The Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types (F.I.R.S.T.) moved its national headquarters from Lansdale to North Wales, Pennsylvania this month. F.I.R.S.T.'s new office address is 1364 Welsh Road, G2 North Wales, PA 19454.

F.I.R.S.T. is a national voluntary organization dedicated to helping families with the genetic skin diseases collectively called the ichthyoses. F.I.R.S.T. provides support, information, education and advocacy for individuals and families affected by ichthyosis. F.I.R.S.T. supports research into causes, treatment and a cure for ichthyosis. For more information about ichthyosis or a related skin type, contact the national office at 215.619.0670.