Spots, Birthmarks and Rashes: The Complete Guide to Caring for Your Child's Skin - Softcover

Thompson, June

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903258510 ISBN 13: 9781903258514

Publisher: Carroll & Brown Publishers Limited, 2003

Synopsis

A parents' guide to childhood skin problems.

Spots, Birthmarks and Rashes helps parents identify, treat and possibly prevent childhood skin problems. Clear, color photographs facilitate diagnosing skin conditions and assessing the treatments needed.

Skin conditions are covered thematically in five major sections:

Non-contagious rashes
Contagious rashes
Insect bites and infestations
Lumps, bumps and bruises
Birthmarks, pigments and growths

Each condition is illustrated and concisely described along with treatment and therapy options. Background information covers the anatomy, physiology and protective care of skin. A special section explains how to care for your child's skin from infancy.

The text of Spots, Birthmarks and Rashes is detailed, specific, and very understandable to a non-medical reader.

About this title

Synopsis

Finding unexpected marks or rashes on a child's skin can be an upsetting and confusing experience for any parent. Your child may only have an insect bite - but how can you be sure? As a practicing health visitor, June Thompson is used to dealing with parent's anxieties and has produced this comprehensive book to help parents diagnose and hopefully treat any skin problems they may find. Spots, birthmarks & rashes contains a directory of infectious rashes and sets out each condition in easy-to-follow tables, with a diagnostic photograph, a list of symptoms to look out for, and guidelines on conventional and alternative remedies. Other spots, rashes and birthmarks are treated thematically, helping parents not only to recognise, but also to understand the causes of childhood skin problems. Background information covers the anatomy, physiology and protective care of the skin; how to apply various creams, lotions and gels correctly and how often and how much to use; related medical terms; known skin irritants, and medical and surgical techniques. The clear, approachable photographic images and jargon-free text give an accessible and appealing approach to this difficult subject.

- Reduces stress in anxious parents - Concentrates on the causes and treatment of children's skin conditions - An accessible, handy and easy-to-use guide - Special colour photographs and non-technical text - Explains specialist, conventional or, where appropriate, alternative treatments - Written by a health professional with years of practical experience

About the Author

June Thompson RGN, RM, RHV is a qualified nurse and midwife. She writes extensively for consumer and professional publications, is the author of Toddlercare Day-by-Day, and is the medical editor of Birth to Five.

Edition details

• Publisher: Carroll & Brown Publishers Limited
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1903258510
• ISBN 13: 9781903258514
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96