PRINCIPLES OF SKIN CARE Principles of Skin Care is a practical, evidence based guide to the principles of skin management and skin health. Broader than a dermatology book, this text focuses on the generic components of helping patients with skin conditions, exploring the underlying evidence base, and provides practitioners with the skills and information needed to become competent in caring for the skin, preventing skin break-down, managing patients with common skin conditions and helping patients cope with the psychological impact of skin problems. Divided into two sections, the first takes a look at the fundamental principles of skin management, addressing some of the core nursing issues that are relevant across the board of dermatological care. The second section covers the dermatological conditions most commonly see in practice, such as Psoriasis, Eczema, and Acne. It also explores the principles of illness management, describing disease processes and enabling health care practitioners to work effectively with patients to choose the best treatment available for their condition. Key features: Explores the essential principles of skin care and their application to clinical management Written by renowned experts in the field Full colour illustrations throughout

Principles of Skin Care is a practical, evidence-based guide to the principles of skin management and skin health. Broader than a dermatology book, this text focuses on the generic components of helping patients with skin conditions and exploring the underlying evidence base. It provides practitioners with the skills and information needed to become competent in caring for the skin, preventing skin breakdown, managing patients with common skin conditions and helping patients cope with the psychological impact of skin problems. Divided into two sections, the book first takes a look at the fundamental principles of skin management, addressing the core nursing issues relevant across the board of dermatological care. The second section covers the dermatological conditions most commonly seen in practice, including psoriasis, eczema, and acne. It also explores the principles of illness management, describing disease processes and enabling health care practitioners to work effectively with patients to choose the best treatment available for their condition. Key features Explores the essential principles of skin care and their application to clinical management Written by renowned experts in the field Full colour illustrations throughout Evidence-based with extensive referencing

Interest in the molecular and mechanistic aspects of cosmetic research has grown exponentially during the past decade. Herbal Principles in Cosmetics: Properties and Mechanisms of Action critically examines the botanical, ethnopharmacological, phytochemical, and molecular aspects of botanical active ingredients used in cosmetics. Along with dermato

The Art of Skin Health Restoration and Rejuvenation, Second Edition presents a comprehensive review of Dr. Zein Obagi’s renowned skin care regimens and his techniques for revitalizing skin. Fully demonstrated and explained are Dr. Obagi’s skin peels and his approach to correcting sun damage, control of the pigmentary system, the stimulation of skin collagen, and how to restore skin elasticity. With more than 200 illustrations, a presentation of Dr. Obagi’s skin classification system, and a special section on combining laser skin resurfacing with other techniques, this volume is a valuable resource for the plastic surgeon, dermatologist, and cosmetic facial surgeon.

In The Skin Commandments: 10 Rules to Healthy, Beautiful Skin, Dr. Tony Nakhla simplifies complex principles of modern dermatologic theory and provides ten practical steps, or "commandments," to help you achieve and maintain healthy, beautiful skin regardless of your age. By incorporating advanced cosmetic enhancements with practical wellness and nutritional tips, The Skin Commandments encompasses the entire spectrum of integrative skin-care therapy like no other book. Readers will learn how to: reduce signs of aging prevent and detect skin cancer choose the best skin-care products and advanced treatments eat foods that are good for your skin maintain internal and external hydration achieve beautiful skin by living a healthy lifestyleThis essential guide reveals all the right steps to optimal skin care. Everyone wants healthy, beautiful skin-follow The Skin Commandments, and you can have it.Tony Nakhla, DO, FAOCD is a board-certified dermatologist, skin-cancer surgeon, cosmetic surgeon, and osteopathic physician with extensive training in traditional and holistic medicine as well as nutrition. Affectionately known as America's Dermatologist, Dr. Nakhla is medical director and founder of OC Skin Institute - Dermatology Centers in Orange County, California, a national center of excellence in skin health and beauty."A talented dermatologist on the cutting edge of cosmetic skin care."-David Matlock, MD, MBA, E! Entertainment's Dr. 90210, celebrity cosmetic surgeon" An emerging star in the field of anti-aging and cosmetic enhancements."-Craig Ziering, DO, ABC's Extreme Makeover, Medical Director, Ziering Hair Restoration Worldwide" Dr. Nakhla's nutritional tips are clear and practical . . . an ideal guide for anyone seeking simple tips to achieve beautiful skin through healthy living."-Andrew Abraham, MD, MBA, Founder/CEO of Orgain, Inc., organic nutritional expert"If there's one dermatologist in the world that can truly see beyond the skin, it's Dr. Tony Nakhla. . . . The Skin Commandments is a doctrine, by one of today's most brilliant, visionary and caring dermatologists, for all of the things we can control to have the healthiest and most beautiful skin possible."Marco Borges, Exercise Physiologist, Author of Power Moves: The 4 Motions to Transform Your Body for Life"A wonderful source for all things beauty." NewBeauty Magazine

Skin care of the patient with cancer can often be challenging and tricky. Without standard guidelines, oncology nurses are often left to their own devices when finding ways to effectively treat skin reactions. Not anymore. Principles of Skin Care and the Oncology Patient is a comprehensive resource to guide healthcare professionals who care for patients with cancer who develop skin problems. Incuded is an overview of skin issues related to the oncology patient, a review of common drug reactions, important information on skin reactions from common treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation, and much, much more.

Revised and updated, with a new page layout, this edition contains material on facial cosmetics and treatments, skin diagnosis, new products, guidance on the selling role of beauty therapists, and expanded use of tables and charts for skin conditions and products. Exercises and questions are included.