Living With Skin Conditions (Teen's Guides) - Hardcover

Chamlin, Sarah L., M.d.; Tremblay, E. A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816079110 ISBN 13: 9780816079117

Publisher: Facts on File, 2010

Synopsis

The skin is the largest organ of 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 contagion.

Living with Skin Conditions provides all the information teens need to understand this topic, including conditions, causes, prevention, and available treatments. Sidebars, appendixes, and further reading suggestions guide additional exploration, and real-life examples throughout the book illustrate the impact of living with a skin condition.

About this title

About the Author:

Sarah L. Chamlin, M.D., a board-certified pediatric dermatologist, is attending physician in dermatology at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago and an associate professor of pediatrics and dermatology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. She has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles in many prestigious medical journals and has contributed to 10 books. Chamlin has lectured nationally and internationally for various medical associations, including the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Dermatology. She also serves on the scientific advisory board of the National Eczema Association, as an advocate for children suffering from atopic dermatitis.
E. A. Tremblay is a writer and editor specializing in health, medicine, self-help, and science. He has served as both senior and managing editor of health books at two major publishing houses, and as a writer and editor he has contributed to more than 100 published books and many articles and features. He is also the author of two published novels and six produced stage plays. He is currently editorial director at Strategic Communications & Planning, a full-service communications and public relations firm located in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

From Booklist:

The Teen’s Guides series is devoted to providing manageable information on a variety of diseases and social issues that affect teenagers. In all the books, each chapter begins with a scenario, followed by information and advice, and sidebars throughout answer specific questions on the topic. The final chapter of each book offers practical suggestions and advice. Back matter includes a list of relevant organizations, a comprehensive glossary and index, and plenty of additional books and online resources. The quality of the individual books varies. Living with Skin Conditions makes scientific and medical information both accessible and surprisingly interesting. The series’ friendly, easy-to-read approach serves an important function, and these books will help teens, parents, teachers, and others with teen-related health questions find reliable, accessible information. Grades 9-12. --Miriam Aronin

About this edition

• Publisher: Facts on File
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0816079110
• ISBN 13: 9780816079117
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 186