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Useful Sites
HomeArts: Body Image

About this site: No body is perfect. You can learn to love yours with this sometimes lighthearted, sometimes serious look at how women view their bodies. The site features articles, quizzes, surveys, humor pieces, and moderated chat rooms. (http://www.homearts.com/depts/health/12bodif1.htm)

-  Pluses: Lots of interactive features, including the "I Love My Body/I Hate My Body" poll.

-  Minuses: Few new postings on the bulletin boards.

-  Best feature: The Price of Perfection lists the cost of popular plastic surgeries and offers some nonsurgical alternatives.

AcneNet

About this site: Why do adults get acne? Is it okay to squeeze a blemish? Answers to these questions and more can be found at this site, sponsored in part by the American Academy of Dermatologists. Fact sheets and monthly features bust common myths and examine treatment methods. (http://www.derm-infonet.com/acnenet/)

-  Pluses: Advice on when to consult a doctor; help finding a dermatologist in your area.

-  Minuses: No bulletin boards or chats; articles on treatments lack

-  Best feature: The Interactive Q and A offers an archive of information on adult acne, the effects of diet and stress, and cosmetics use.