Health Challenged Skin

Health Challenged Skin

Author: Morag Currin

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 566

ISBN-13: 9781937235031

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Health Challenged Skin: The Estheticians Desk Reference is designed to address the lack of esthetic knowledge in the area of skin diseases. It covers an incredible range of diseases and disorders in terms of examining how they manifest symptomatically on the skin, and it is organized to offer easy-to-find, hands-on application for daily use.


Atlas of Skin Disorders

Atlas of Skin Disorders

Author: Wen-Yuan Zhu

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-07-31

Total Pages: 597

ISBN-13: 9811080372

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This book was written to assist the dermatologists and practitioners in the management of rare and challenging skin disorders. It is the most valuable collection of such skin disorders from more than 274 outstanding contributors over 4 decades in China. In this book, a comprehensive coverage of about 387 conditions are illustrated by 1215 superb images, and each is introduced with an initial summary of clinical characters. This atlas incorporates a wide range of skin disorders from the mildest and common conditions to the most severe conditions. The objective of this book is to provide readers with a clinical reference, which can be easily approachable and possesses the necessary expertise to sharpen a dermatologist’s diagnostic and clinical acumen.


Tattooed Skin and Health

Tattooed Skin and Health

Author: J. Serup

Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers

Published: 2015-03-26

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 3318027774

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With about 10–20% of the adult population in Europe being tattooed, there is a strong demand for publications discussing the various issues related to tattooed skin and health. Until now, only a few scientific studies on tattooing have been published. This book discusses different aspects of the various medical risks associated with tattoos, such as allergic reactions from red tattoos, papulo-nodular reactions from black tattoos as well as technical and psycho-social complications, in addition to bacterial and viral infections. Further sections are dedicated to the composition of tattoo inks, and a case is made for the urgent introduction of national and international regulations. Distinguished authors, all specialists in their particular fields, have contributed to this publication which provides a comprehensive view of the health implications associated with tattooing. The book covers a broad range of topics that will be of interest to clinicians and nursing staff, toxicologists and regulators as well as laser surgeons who often face the challenge of having to remove tattoos, professional tattooists and producers of tattoo ink.


Skin in the Game

Skin in the Game

Author: John Hammergren

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-03-31

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9780470330296

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While the American health care system has consistently been criticized for its noticeable detriments, few have taken the time to recognize the significant benefits and potential of this system. But with Skin in the Game, authors John Hammergren and Phil Harkins provide a comprehensive overview of the history of our health care system, an explanation of its current state, and a picture of the great strides that they see being made in the near future.


pH of the Skin: Issues and Challenges

pH of the Skin: Issues and Challenges

Author: C. Surber

Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers

Published: 2018-08-21

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 3318063851

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The concept of expressing acidity as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration was defined and termed pH in the beginning of the 20th century. The general usefulness of the pH concept for life science was recognized and later gained importance to analytical research. Reports on results of pH measurements from living skin established the term acid mantle - the skin's own protective shield that maintains a naturally acid pH. It is invisible to the eye but crucial to the overall wellbeing of skin. Chronic alkalization can throw this acid mantle out of balance, leading to inflammation, dermatitis, and atopic skin diseases. It is therefore no surprise, that skin pH shifts have been observed in various skin pathologies. It is also obvious that the pH in topically applied preparations may play an important role. Optimal pH and buffer capacity within topical preparations not only support stability of active ingredients and auxiliary materials, but may also increase absorption of the non-ionized species of an acidic or a basic active ingredient. They may even open up opportunities to modify and "correct" skin pH and hence accelerate barrier recovery and maintain or enhance barrier integrity. Further efforts are needed to standardize and improve pH measurements in biological media or pharmaceutical/cosmetic vehicles to increase and ensure quality, comparability, and relevance of research data. In this volume, we present a unique collection of papers that address past, present and future issues of the pH of healthy and diseased skin. It is hoped that this collection will foster future efforts in clinical and experimental skin research.


Chemical-Free Skin Health

Chemical-Free Skin Health

Author: Bob Root

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2010-10-01

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 0982951000

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This is a perspective on the chemical world we live in and why I believe all of us should be concerned for our lives, the lives of our families, friends and the animals that share our lives. It is not intended to scare you, although it might. It is really to draw attention to what our lives have become and the chemicals, companies and products that rule it. Our skin is our largest and most vulnerable organ. Love it and it will love you. Protect it and it will protect you. Abuse it and it will shorten your life.There have been more chemicals developed in the last twenty years than in all of mankind. Of the thousands of chemicals in use in the cosmetic, personal care and household products industry, less than 1% have been tested for safety. A few years ago I read that ~63% of American claim to have a skin disorder. Connection? Probably! There are no US Government regulations for skin care or household products.What I have come to believe is that more than 50% of skin disorders are misdiagnosed and are caused by chemicals in the products we use every day.


The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer

The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer

Author: Office of Office of the Surgeon

Publisher:

Published: 2019-07-27

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 9781083100160

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This document is a Call to Action to partners in prevention from various sectors across the nation to address skin cancer as a major public health problem. Many partners are essential to this effort, including federal, state, tribal, local, and territorial governments; members of the business, health care, and education sectors; community, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations; and individuals and families. The goal of this document is to increase awareness of skin cancer and to call for actions to reduce its risk.The first section describes the problem of skin cancer and its major risk factors. It also discusses the relationship between exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and health. The second section describes the current evidence on preventing skin cancer, including current initiatives in the United States and in other countries. The third section describes the gaps in research related to skin cancer prevention, highlighting areas of research where more work is needed. The fourth section identifies specific opportunities to prevent skin cancer by reducing UV exposure in the U.S. population and calls for nationwide action.


Skin Disorders in Vulnerable Populations

Skin Disorders in Vulnerable Populations

Author: Fingani Annie Mphande

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-05-05

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9811538794

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This book focuses on neglected skin diseases and conditions in resource-poor countries through the lens of livelihoods. These diseases, when neglected, not only affect the skin, but also joint movement and physical appearance, severely influencing the lives and livelihoods of individuals and families in vulnerable communities. The book explores why neglected skin diseases thrive in resource-poor countries, and considers how this cycle might be broken by looking at the impact on livelihoods and access to healthcare in affected communities. The research is shaped by three guiding questions: Firstly, why have some measures been successful in one part of a population and not the other? Secondly, what is unique about vulnerable populations in various parts of the world? And thirdly, can the cycle of debilitating skin diseases and conditions in resource-poor countries be broken? In addressing these concerns, the book excavates past and present efforts in public health measures to combat these diseases, considers the impact of culture and livelihoods, and reviews some of the milestones in disease elimination and eradication. This book will be an indispensable source for health service planners, administrators and practitioners working with vulnerable populations, as well as graduate students and researchers in public health.


Love Your Skin, Love Yourself

Love Your Skin, Love Yourself

Author: Rachael Pontillo

Publisher:

Published: 2013-08

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780615851723

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Do you have a skin issue like acne, rosacea, melasma, eczema, or psoriasis? Whether it starts in adolescence or comes later, there's a whole array of challenges that accompany these skin conditions. Sometimes these issues are physical-and other times the issues are emotional or even spiritual. Whether you're a teenager, a busy parent, or are going through other life changes, this book is your comprehensive guide to healthier and more beautiful skin, an improved self image, and a more joyful life. You'll discover how to incorporate simple practices into your daily routine in order to heal fully so you can live your life with happiness and confidence. You're not alone There's nothing wrong with you You CAN get better! This book will show you how.