Skin Deep: An A-Z of Skin Disorders, Treatments and Health
Authors: Carol Turkington, Jeffrey S. Dover Manufacturer: Facts on File Keywords: Dermatology ISBN: 0816038260
Book description The skin completely renews itself every 30 days. In a state of constant flux, our skin is affected by where we go, what we eat, what we do, and what we put on it. Skin Deep offers a quick, dependable source of information. Written in clear terms for the layperson, it answers the most commonly asked questions about skin, skin disorders, and treatment. Written by an accomplished medical writer and a dermatologist who teaches at Harvard Medical School, Skin Deep also examines: Medications and products Traumas that can affect the skin Problems or conditions unique to particular skin types Sun-related skin disorders The latest advances in medical and cosmetic treatments What is required to keep…
Book review: Good information-not so good index While the information contained in the book is very helpful, getting to the information itself is another story. For example, I looked up "bump"-nothing; "red patch"-nothing, nothing under "red" and… |
