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Turkington, Carol; Dover, Jeffrey S.

 
9780816064038: The Encyclopedia of Skin and Skin Disorders (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)

Sinopsis

Completely updated and expanded, ""The Encyclopedia of Skin and Skin Disorders, Third Edition"" is the most comprehensive handy reference covering the skin - the body's largest organ - and vital matters related to skin care, skin disease, treatments, and so on. More than 1,100 entries cover everything from the sun and skin to acne, from skin cancer to cosmetics and skin lotions. A great deal of new material has been added, and illustrations show helpful cutaways of skin and hair. The text has been revised and updated to include the most recent research on causes and treatments of certain diseases and conditions, as well as the latest information on skin medications, vaccines, aging issues, sun exposure, and more. New entries include: Autologous fat transplants; Biological implants; 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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Críticas

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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Completely updated and expanded, ""The Encyclopedia of Skin and Skin Disorders, Third Edition"" is the most comprehensive handy reference covering the skin - the body's largest organ - and vital matters related to skin care, skin disease, treatments, and so on. More than 1,100 entries cover everything from the sun and skin to acne, from skin cancer to cosmetics and skin lotions. A great deal of new material has been added, and illustrations show helpful cutaways of skin and hair. The text has been revised and updated to include the most recent research on causes and treatments of certain diseases and conditions, as well as the latest information on skin medications, vaccines, aging issues, sun exposure, and more. New entries include: Autologous fat transplants; Biological implants; 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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