Your Skin from A to Z

by Litt, Jerome Z.

• ISBN13: 9781569802168
• ISBN10: 1569802165
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

The skin is the largest human organ. Caring for it and keeping it healthy is the subject of the newest edition of this book.

Table of Contents

Introduction	7	(14)
The Dermatologic Dozen	21	(68)
Acne	21	(7)
Warts	28	(4)
Eczema	32	(5)
Psoriasis	37	(5)
Dry Skin	42	(3)
Cold Sores & Genital Herpes	45	(7)
Shingles	52	(4)
Insect Bites & Stings	56	(3)
Hives	59	(4)
Pityriasis Rosea	63	(2)
Allergy Rashes	65	(13)
Fungous Infections	78	(11)
Tumors of the Skin	89	(14)
Moles	89	(2)
Keratoses	91	(3)
Malignant Tumors	94	(2)
Melanoma	96	(3)
Dimple Warts	99	(2)
Birthmarks	101	(2)
Itching	103	(4)
Other Skin Ailments	107	(36)
Canker Sores	107	(3)
Diaper Rash & Prickly Heat	110	(4)
Adverse Drug Reactions on the Skin	114	(3)
Frostbite	117	(2)
Ichthyosis	119	(3)
Impetigo	122	(2)
Infestations	124	(5)
Lichen Planus	129	(2)
Lupus Erythematosus	131	(2)
Rectal Itch	133	(3)
Rosacea	136	(3)
Seborrheic Dermatitis	139	(4)
Hair and Hair Care	143	(26)
Dandruff	148	(2)
Hair Loss	150	(1)
Female Hair Loss	150	(3)
Male Baldness	153	(3)
Alopecia Areata	156	(3)
Excess Hair	159	(7)
Shaving	166	(3)
Nails and Nail Disorders	169	(10)
Black Skin and Hair Conditions	179	(10)
Pigment Disorders	189	(8)
Excessive Pigmentation	190	(4)
Vitiligo	194	(3)
Sun-Related Skin Conditions	197	(8)
Sun-Tanning	198	(4)
Sun Poisoning	202	(3)
Sports-Related Skin Problems	205	(8)
Sweat	213	(4)
The Skin of Your Feet	217	(6)
Cosmetics	223	(6)
Cosmetic Problems	229	(8)
Pores	229	(2)
Scars	231	(1)
Keloids	232	(2)
Stretch Marks	234	(1)
Cellulite	235	(2)
Aging Skin	237	(6)
Wrinkles	243	(6)
Home Remedies	249	(4)
Glossary	253	(8)
Index	261