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The information posted here by the Academy or any third party should not be considered medical advice, and is not intended to replace consultation with a qualified dermatology professional. The Academy does not answer specific medical questions or refer people to a particular dermatology professional.

Limited Warranty

The Academy makes a limited warranty with respect to the content of the "Find a Dermatologist" and "Dermatologist Profile" databases accessible through this Web site (see the Special Proprietary Notice and Disclaimer). Otherwise, this Web site is provided on an " as is," "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to, those of TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE or NON-INFRINGEMENT or any warranty arising from a course of dealing, usage, or trade practice.

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Special Proprietary Notice and Disclaimer

The "Find a Dermatologist" and "Dermatologist Profile" databases are produced by the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) as references of professional information on individual dermatologists. They are intended to provide the public with quick access to information on dermatologists who are members of the Academy. Neither database, nor any of their data, listings, or other constituent elements may be downloaded, republished, or duplicated, in whole or in part, for commercial purposes, for purposes of compiling mailing lists or any other lists of dermatologists, or for any other purposes without the prior express written permission of the Academy.

Although the Academy warrants that it undertakes reasonable efforts to keep the information contained in its "Find a Dermatologist" and "Dermatologist Profile" databases accurate, the Academy does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or fitness for a particular purpose of the information contained in those databases, or in any way endorse the individuals described therein. The above warranty is the only warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, made by the Academy with respect to the "Find a Dermatologist" and "Dermatologist Profile" databases. In no event shall the Academy be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information contained therein.