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Synopsis
Over the years, skin care has become increasingly important to the mainstream, especially with the risk of developing skin cancer and other various skin disorders. Providing essential information on this topic, ""Skin Deep, Third Edition"" addresses every aspect of the skin - the body's largest organ - including vital matters related to skin care, skin disease, and treatments. In more than 1,100 entries, this book covers everything from the sun and skin to acne and skin cancer to cosmetics and skin lotions. Almost every entry has been revised and updated to include the latest information on the cause and treatments of certain diseases and conditions. Also included is the latest information on skin medications, vaccines, aging issues, sun exposure, and more. New entries include: allergic reactions; autologous fat transplants; biological implants; botox; cosmetic surgery; dermal stimulator; dihydroxyacetone (DHA); elephantiasis; infantile acropustulosis; laser hair removal; louis-bar syndrome; merkel cell cancer; microdermabrasion; nevi entries; pemphigoid; post-inflammatory pigmentation; prohibited cosmetic ingredients; skin fillers; spider bites; and, syringomas.
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The volume will surely be welcome in high-school and college libraries, public libraries of all sizes, and consumer-health collections. - Booklist ""This work has descriptive and easy-to-understand definitions for general readers...Recommended for general public and academic libraries."" - Choice
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Jeffrey S. Dover is associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine.
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- PublisherFacts On File Inc
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 0816064040
- ISBN 13 9780816064045
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number3
- Number of pages480
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