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The best-selling text has been completely revised and revitalised in this fifth edition, with the authors once again encouraging general practitioners, medical students, general physicians and early stage dermatology specialist trainees and interns to relish the unique challenge of diagnosing and treating skin conditions. Clinical Dermatology, 5th edition contains over 400 high quality pictures and diagrams combined with colourful phrases to illustrate and entertain as it teaches. The book has e...

Covering all major arthropods of medical importance worldwide, this award-winning resource has established itself as a standard reference for almost 25 years. With the globilization of commerce and the world becoming more intimately connected through the everyday ease of travel, unknown arthropod species are being increasingly encountered. This means access to up-to-date, authoritative information in medical entomology has never been more important. Now in its seventh edition, this book maintain...

Written by internationally leading experts in the field of non-invasive measurement technology of the skin, this exciting set specifically addresses engineering techniques in skin physiology, dermal pharmacology and toxicology, cosmetology, and occupational diseases. Volume 1 - Bioengineering of the Skin: Water and the Stratum Corneum offers comprehensive information about the technology of instruments and the art of applying them in experimental settings. It contains an overview of the ultrast...

Dermatologist an cosmetic surgeon Dr. Glynis Ablon provides a comprehensive list of reasons a person may develop a problem that appears symptomatically in the face. This four part book provides clear explanations of facial maladies and treatments as well as case histories to illustrate the conditions and procedures.

An in-depth look at cutting-edge research on the body's innate immune system Innate immunity is the body's first line of protection against potential microbial, viral, and environmental attacks, and the skin and oral mucosa are two of the most powerful barriers that which we rely on to stay well. The definitive book on the subject, Innate Immune System of Skin and Oral Mucosa: Properties and Impact in Pharmaceutics, Cosmetics, and Personal Care Products provides a comprehensive overview of these...

Shows how to validate scientifically the marketing claims of chemically stable and well-balanced products to withstand adequately the challenge of competitors and government regulators. The book describes techniques for substantiating properties, such as moisturization, mildness, conditioning and cleansing, as well as the performance of deodorants and antiperspirants, and the effectiveness of acne products. It discusses technologies that help eliminate animal testing in product development.

Caring for one's skin is not an unnecessary vanity but an important part of maintaining physical and mental well-being, at all stages of life. In this book Professor Rona MacKie explains how the skin is structured and how it works, before giving information on healthy skin and the prevention of skin disease from babyhood to old age. She emphasizes why it is important to protect the skin throughout life from excessive exposure to the sun, and gives information and advice about the commoner disord...

"Virtually every wound, whether surgical or traumatic, needs to be closed to promote wound healing and prevent infection. Increasingly sophisticated and effective materials for the crucial surgical treatment of wound closure are being developed continuously. Keep up with the most recent research progress and future trends in this complex and rapidly changing field with Wound Closure Biomaterial and Devices. This state-of-the-art book provides detailed information and critical discussions on:ï

Pathologisches Hautzupfen und Hautquetschen - in der Fachsprache Dermatillomanie, auch Skin Picking genannt - ist eine Erkrankung, bei der Betroffene wiederholt ihre eigene Haut bearbeiten, knibbeln, quetschen. Sie folgen dabei einem starken inneren Drang, dem sie nur schwer Widerstand entgegensetzen koennen, und leiden sehr unter den Folgen, etwa Schuld- und Schamgefuhle, Wunden- und Narbenbildung. Dieser Ratgeber richtet sich an Betroffene, deren Angehoerige und alle, die beispielsweise als Ps...

'Eerie, atmospheric' Louise Jensen 'A haunting tale of intrigue' Emily Freud 'Ruth Ware fans will eat this up' Publishers Weekly 'Intricate and impressive' Daily Mail If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, how much can you trust what you see?   When Maddy Wight is hired to ghostwrite the memoir of world-renowned cosmetic surgeon Angela Reynolds, she jumps at the chance to get her career back on track. But the deeper she digs, the more elusive the doctor becomes. Confined to Angela’s glass...

For anyone who loves straight-talking, practical advice on skincare, this book is the perfect, beautiful gift. _________________ We all know that taking good care of our skin is the key to any effective health and beauty regime. But with so much conflicting information, the path to healthy skin can seem far from clear. Dr Anjali Mahto is one of the UK's leading consultant dermatologists. Equipped with years of expertise, she sets out to cut through the noise and distinguish the nuggets from th...

Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine: Adult Asthma provides a 'whole evidence' analysis of the Chinese medicine management of adult asthma. Evidence from the classical Chinese medicine literature, contemporary clinical literature, the outcomes of clinical trials and experimental studies are reviewed, analysed and synthesised. The data from all these sources are condensed to provide evidence-based statements which will inform clinical practice and guide future research.This book has been desi...

This book presents a programme designed to stop hair loss and naturally restart hair-growth by a two-minute treatment, morning and evening. Over 8 million men suffer from thinning and balding hair in the UK alone and this revolutionary new book aims to prove that it is possible to arrest hair loss and restart hair growth without the use of surgery or drugs. Tested on all ages and every stage of hair loss, from slightly thinning to completely bald, there is new hair growth in every case. The book...

What's the spin on your skin? You'll enjoy reading and learning about the basics of skin care with practical, realistic advice from the professionals. Learn how to care for your skin and maximize its health and beauty potential. Learn what skin care product ingredients do and what kinds of products are best for certain skin types. While other books written by dermatologists give scientific explanations, the renowned skincare specialists in Basic Skin Care offer easy-to-understand information and...