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AADA - Association for the Support of Atopic Dermatitis
(Associação de Apoio à Dermatite Atópica / Brazilian Atopic Dermatitis Association) |
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Background: AADA was founded in 1997, following many years of experience with support groups for patients with atopic dermatitis at the University of São Paulo Medical School in Brazil.
Mission: Improve the quality of life of patients with atopic dermatitis through art, science and education.
Association’s makeup: The AADA is composed of patients and their families, medical doctors, psychologists, dermatological nurses, social workers and volunteers.
Activities:
• Creation and distribution of educational material about AD.
• Support groups for patients and their families (10 Brazilian cities).
• Art workshops: painting, origami, storytelling, music.
• Educational sessions: relaxation, massage, skin hydration.
• Scientific meetings for doctors and other health care professionals.
Contact:
Associação de Apoio à Dermatite Atópica (AADA)
Caixa Postal (P.O.Box) 19215
São Paulo, SP
04505-970
BRAZIL
Tel.: (55 11) 3079 3053
E-mail: aada@uol.com.br
Homepage: www.aada.org.br
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