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About Allerderm

Company Description
Allerderm specializes in diagnostic and skin care products. With over twenty years experience in dermatologic health care, we are recognized for our ability to adapt the latest in skin disease research to meet the demands of physicians and consumers.

Allerderm is currently the exclusive U.S. distributor of the T.R.U.E. Test® Allergen Patch Test, a ready-to-use contact allergen test for the differential diagnosis of persistent dermatitis. We also provide other diagnostic materials, lotions, cleansers and protective gloves that complement and support patient care and consumer needs.

Mission and Value Statements
Our mission is to improve skin care practices and skin health by delivering quality products and resources to allergists, dermatologists, family physicians and cosmetic professionals as well as consumers. Together with our parent company SmartHealth, this emphasizes our renewed dedication to improved world health.

In our dealings with customers and personnel, we are committed to excellence, high ethical standards, respect and trust for people, collaboration and teamwork, as well as leadership and accountability.

History
Allerderm was founded in 1979 to serve the unique needs of the dermatology community. As Allerderm grew, we continued to emphasize personalized customer service, working with health care professionals and patients to ensure that optimal treatment and therapy. To accomplish these goals, we developed a unique line of products designed to care for compromised skin. In 2001, Allerderm became the exclusive distributor of T.RU.E TEST®, the only FDA approved allergen patch test in the U.S. With this landmark agreement, Allerderm expanded its offerings to include diagnostic resources.

In 2004, Allerderm Laboratories was acquired by SmartPractice, and relocated to Phoenix, Arizona. SmartPractice is a growing, family-owned company that markets products and services to health care and other professionals worldwide. Allerderm is proud to be affliated with the SmartPractice breadth of products, reputation for excellence, and superb sales and customer service.

Curt Hamann, M.D., and his wife Dr. Beth Hamann, D.D.S., are now the principal stockholders in Allerderm Laboratories. Together, they add nearly twenty years of expertise in occupational skin disease and glove development. Dr. Curt Hamann is a recognized international authority on rubber-based allergies, glove manufacturing, and infection control. Dr. Beth Hamann is a practicing dental clinician, and a recognized leader in the medical outreach community.

Allerderm looks forward to continued growth and providing customers with superior diagnostic and therapeutic products with excellent customer service.

Social Responsibility

• As part of the SmartPractice family, Allerderm supports the following ongoing philanthropic projects for our world wide community:

  Pink Ribbon™ Gloves of Hope helps support the Susan G. Komen Foundation and underscores our collective commitment to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease.

• Café Por Favor is an outgrowth of philanthropic work in Honduras by physicians, dentists, and hygienists over the past 20 years to fund a rural hospital and mobile dental clinic.
  
  We are very proud of the generous donations of blood - our gift of life - from employees to United Blood Services throughout the year.

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