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Acne For Dummiesby Herbert P. Goodheart
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2006; US$ 16.99Acne is the most common skin disease in the United States, affecting more than 60 million adults and teenagers each year. Acne For Dummies addresses the causes of acne, and, most importantly, what can safely be done to cover it up, treat it, and minimize scarring. The book covers everything from daily skin care, over-the-counter acne preparations, and when to see a dermatologist to the hazards and benefits of prescription acne medications and the range of dermatological procedures available to erase aftereffects. Also covered are specific issues common to acne as seen in various ethnic groups and other skin problems, such as rosacea, a condition that people often mistake for acne. more...
Understanding Skin Problemsby Linda Papadopoulos; Carl Walker
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2003; US$ 17.99As suffers will know, any dermatological condition can have a devastating effect leading to feelings of isolation and depression. Filling the gap between medical advice and lay knowledge, Understanding Skin Problems provides crucial information to help you understand the various aspects of your condition - psychological and social as well as medical - so that you can improve the quality of your life and learn to cope better with the problem. Written in easy-to-understand language, it offers a positive, hopeful outlook and includes lists of organizations for further help. * Broad coverage relevant to a wide range of skin conditions * Written in a very accessible style * Lists of further help, organisations etc included Linda Papadopoulos... more...
Understanding Childhood Eczemaby Penny Titman
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2003; US$ 17.99As many parents know, eczema amongst children can be a difficult, painful and frustrating condition to cope with for the parent and the child. It frequently causes irritable behaviour in the child and sleep disruption. This can result in parenting difficulties, and may even place the child at increased risk of behavioural and emotional problems. In addition to covering the medical aspects of the condition, Understanding Childhood Eczema focuses on the psychological consequences and how they can be managed, as well as psychological factors in treatment. Revealing the advantages and drawbacks of conventional therapies, this easy-to-follow guide explains all aspects of childhood eczema in an accessible manner to help you and your child... more...
Chapped Lips - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet Referencesby James N. Parker; Philip M. Parker
ICON Group International Inc. 2004; US$ 28.95This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to chapped lips. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to chapped lips. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and... more...
The Scleroderma Bookby Maureen D. Mayes
Oxford University Press 1999; US$ 30.00An autoimmune disease in the family of lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and polymyositis, scleroderma afflicts hundreds of thousands of people yet there are few sources of information those with the disease. This text provides a comprehensive guide written specifically for patients and their families. more...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Better Skinby Lucy Beale; Angela Jensen
Penguin Group Inc. 2004; US$ 13.99From diet to peels?a complete picture. A skin-care expert and a medical writer provide readers with a lifelong plan for good skin. With advice for everyone from teens to seniors, they cover such topics as the importance of diet, exercise, and water intake; which ?cosmeceuticals? and pharmaceuticals really work; and treatments for problems such as aging, sun damage, acne, pregnancy masks, menopause, rosacea, and more. * 17 million Americans over the age of 18 suffer from acne * Botox injections are up 553% since 1992?the third most popular plastic surgery procedure in 2001 after breast augmentation and liposuction * Full skin care regimen and treatment options for all types of skin?for both women and men. more...
A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives, 7th Editionby Ruth Winter
Crown Publishing Group 2009; US$ 14.99An Essential Household Reference…Revised and Updated With our culture’s growing interest in organic foods and healthy eating, it is important to understand what food labels mean and to learn how to read between the lines. This completely revised and updated edition of A Consumer’s Dictionary of Food Additives gives you the facts about the safety and side effects of more than 12,000 ingredients–such as preservatives, food-tainting pesticides, and animal drugs–that end up in food as a result of processing and curing. It tells you what’s safe and what you should leave on the grocery-store shelves. In addition to updated entries that cover the latest medical and scientific research on substances such as... more...
Rosaceaby Frank Powell
Informa Healthcare 2008; US$ 100.00This new guide provides physicians with the most current treatments to help alleviate the problems of facial redness in rosacea. Covering the structure and function of normal skin, this book also provides the basis for understanding the abnormalities that occur in these disorders and describes the different conditions that can result in facial redness. The physiological underpinnings of rosacea are not clear; this new book demystifies this disease and provides physicians with a better understanding and the ability to improve patient outcomes. With more than 10% of the patient population diagnosed with rosacea, this new, up-to-date guide on the topic is a critical addition to any physician?s library. Topics covered include: ... more...
The Psoriasis Cureby Lisa LeVan
Penguin Group Inc. 1999; US$ 12.99A drug-free approach to treating psoriasis focuses on nutritional factors, and suggests eliminating allergic reactions and adding specific supplements to the diet. more...
Shinglesby Mary-Ellen Siegel; Gray Williams; Albert Lefkovits
Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. 2008; US$ 13.99Herpes zoster, better known as shingles, affects up to twenty percent of the population of the United States. Caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, shingles affects adults who have had chicken pox and who suffer from a weakened immune system. The authors cite the latest research on Shingles and its prevention and provide tips on early recognition of shingles as well as descriptions of commonly used treatments for shingles. more...









