A woman's skin / David M. Stoll.

By:

Stoll, David M

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

0585027013
9780585027012
0813520290
9780813520292
1978802609
9781978802605

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Woman's skin.DDC classification:

616.5/0082 20

LOC classification:

RL73.W65 S76 1994eb

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Contents:

Women's skin, men's skin--what's the difference? -- Basics (Why we have skin/The structure of skin/Characteristics/Skin glands, sweating, and body odor/The hair and nails/How nutrition and dieting affect the skin) -- Skin and the life cycle (Your skin from infancy through old age/Birthmarks/Impetigo/Skin signs of child abuse/Warts/Acne/Rashes and skin allergies/Acne/Sun damage/Age spots/Wrinkles) -- The Skin in pregnancy (Safety of cosmetics, hair preparations, drugs, and surgery in pregnant women and nursing mothers/Stretch marks/Skin pigmentation/Varicose veins/Melasma (the mask of pregnancy)/The gums, hair, and nails/Moles/Herpes/Pre-existing skin conditions/Pregnancy-caused skin problems) -- Cleanliness, care, and cosmetics (Soaps/Shampoos/Deodorants and antiperspirants/Astringents/Moisturizers/Sunscreens/Home remedies/Over-the-counter preparations for infections, healing, itching, and pain/Cosmetics/Nail polish and other nail cosmetics/Adverse reactions) -- Medical and surgical approaches to cosmetic problems (Wrinkles/Age spots/Acne scars/Tattoos/Portwine stains/Torn earlobes/Excess fat/Sagging eyelids/Retin-A/The AHAs/Wonder creams that never made it/Chemical face peels/Dermabrasion/Laser treatment/Face lifts/Liposuction/Questions and answers about cosmetic surgery and treatments) -- The hair and nails : care, cosmetics, and disorders (Shampoos/Nail care/Hair dyes, bleaches/Permanents/Hair straighteners/Nail polish, wraps, removers/Artificial nails/Adverse reactions to hair and nail cosmetics/Hair disorders--different types of balding/Hirsutism (excess body hair)/Nail disorders) -- Other skin conditions, diseases, and reactions (Allergic and irritant reactions/Occupational skin conditions/Skin cancers/Psoriasis/Albinism/Lupus/Scleroderma/Syphilis/Genital warts/Herpes/AIDS/Lyme disease/Keloids/Hansen's disease/Sarcoidosis/And many other common and rare skin disorders.

Summary: "At last, a book for all women focusing on women's skin care and skin problems! Whatever your age, your skin type, your lifestyle, David Stoll, M.D., gives you the up-to-date medical information you need to keep your skin healthy. In a clear, friendly way, with plenty of real-life examples of people he has treated, Dr. Stoll tells you about the common and unusual skin conditions that women encounter and helps you alert the men and children in your life about their skin problems as well."--Jacket.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-248) and index.

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"At last, a book for all women focusing on women's skin care and skin problems! Whatever your age, your skin type, your lifestyle, David Stoll, M.D., gives you the up-to-date medical information you need to keep your skin healthy. In a clear, friendly way, with plenty of real-life examples of people he has treated, Dr. Stoll tells you about the common and unusual skin conditions that women encounter and helps you alert the men and children in your life about their skin problems as well."--Jacket.

English.

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