Living With Skin Conditions - Couverture souple

Facts On File

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0816079129 ISBN 13 : 9780816079124

Editeur : Facts On File Inc, 2010

Synopsis

The skin is the largest organ in the human body. Some skin conditions - including acne, excessive sweating, and unwanted hair growth - appear at puberty as a result of hormonal changes. Other skin conditions - such as psoriasis, ichthyosis, vitiligo, and excessive moles - can be genetic. Still other skin conditions may be caused by injury or by contagions. ""Living with Skin Conditions"" provides all the information teens need to understand this topic, including conditions, causes, prevention, and available treatments. Helpful sidebars, appendixes, and further reading guide additional exploration, and real-life examples throughout the book illustrate the impact of living with a skin condition. This informative new guide includes up-to-date information on acne, burns, cuts, chronic skin conditions, paying for care, and much more.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Sarah L. Chamlin, M.D., a board-certified pediatric dermatologist, is attending physician in dermatology at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. E.A. Tremblay currently serves as editorial director at Strategic Communications & Planning, a full service communications and public relations firm located in Wayne Pennsylvania.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Facts On File Inc
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0816079129
• ISBN 13: 9780816079124
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 186
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible