# Skin Advocate

> Connects dermatology patients and physicians with skin disease advocacy groups. (iPhone/iPad app by Society for Investigative Dermatology.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skin-advocate/id465525999 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Society for Investigative Dermatology](https://appshunter.io/developer/465526002)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-09-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skin-advocate/id465525999/reviews.md

## What is Skin Advocate?

Skin Advocate streamlines referral to patient advocacy groups for every physician treating skin disease and also for every dermatology patient.

The app provides immediate access to contact information for dermatologic patient advocacy groups in the Coalition of Skin Diseases. 

On your iOS device, you can view a brief synopsis of the organization's goals, its website, contact information for the organization's patient advocacy contacts, and more.

This information can be quickly and anonymously emailed to patients and family members for their reference at home.  The email will originate from the Society for Investigative Dermatology's server, so your personal email address will not be included.

You can also print it to an iOS-compatible wireless printer if a hardcopy is desired.

This free app is provided by the Society for Investigative Dermatology as a service to the dermatology community.

## Key features

- Access to patient advocacy groups
- Contact information and websites
- Synopsis of organization goals
- Anonymous email sharing
- Printable hard copies
- Free service

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skin-advocate/id465525999/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2013-01-12*

This app is very easy to use and a great resource for our patients! Being in private practice, I especially find the eczema and AA resources to be very useful.

### 5/5 — Invaluable!

*2011-11-26*

Thank you for this invaluable tool. A true to service to our patients.

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2011-10-18*

Can't wait for more resources!

### 5/5 — A truly useful tool

*2011-09-30*

Now I have another tool to help me help my patients. They get instantly connected with the organizations that can help them learn more about their disease and find support, and I feel confident I'm doing all I can for them. I'm already using it everyday.

### 5/5 — Makes referral easy

*2011-09-27*

This is a great handy app to make referring patients to advocacy group fast with something you already carry around in your pocket.  Love that the email comes from the SID and not my personal account.  A way to search and send info on related clinical trials would be incredible!

### 5/5 — Good

*2011-09-25*

Clean and simple, useful!

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2011-09-24*

A great service to our patients!

## Frequently asked questions about Skin Advocate

### What is Skin Advocate?

Skin Advocate is a free medical app that connects physicians and dermatology patients with patient advocacy groups for skin diseases. It provides contact information, organizational goals, and websites for these groups.

### Who provides Skin Advocate?

Skin Advocate is provided by the Society for Investigative Dermatology as a service to the dermatology community.

### Does Skin Advocate have ads?

No, Skin Advocate is ad-free. It is a free service provided by the Society for Investigative Dermatology.

### Can I share information from Skin Advocate with patients?

Yes, you can quickly and anonymously email information about advocacy groups to patients and family members. The email will originate from the Society for Investigative Dermatology's server, protecting your personal email address.

### Can I print information from Skin Advocate?

Yes, you can print information directly from the app to an iOS-compatible wireless printer if a hardcopy is desired.

### What devices does Skin Advocate support?

Skin Advocate is available on iOS devices, specifically iPhones and iPods.

### How often is Skin Advocate updated?

The latest version of Skin Advocate is 1.5, which was last updated on March 7, 2021. This indicates a less frequent update cycle.

### What is the age rating for Skin Advocate?

Skin Advocate has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and older.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2021-03-07

• Updated for current iOS devices
• Organization detail updates

### 1.4 — 2015-09-16

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• Added support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+
• Added PRP Alliance (PRPA)

### 1.3 — 2013-10-31

• Updated for iOS 7
 • Fixed a bug which could prevent delivery of emailed organization information

### 1.2 — 2012-05-02

• Updated contact information for many organizations
 • Add 'register' addresses in addition to 'newsletter' addresses
 • Organization contact information can now be updated automatically as needed

### 1.1 — 2012-04-12

Added contact information for two new foundations:
 • National Psoriasis Foundation
 • Nevus Outreach, Inc.

Updated information for:
 • BCCNS
 • Cicatricial Alopecia Research
 • Cutaneous Lymphoma
 • National Eczema
 • NFED
 • Sturge-Weber Foundation
 • VSI
 • Xeroderma Pigmentosum Family Support

Removed the ISDI, as the organization has been dissolved.

Various minor interface updates.

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