Shayan Waseh (USA Temple University)

Healthy Skin

Your Questions Answered

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"This approachable guide to healthy skin follows a Q&A format, addressing readers' concerns and dispelling common misconceptions"--

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Produktdetails

• Q&A Health Guides
• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 162mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 448g
• ISBN-13: 9781440880391
• ISBN-10: 1440880395
• Artikelnr.: 69923017

Autorenporträt

Shayan Waseh is a licensed resident physician specializing in the practice of dermatology at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.

Inhaltsangabe

Series Foreword Introduction Guide to Health Literacy Common Misconceptions
about Healthy Skin 1. Healthy skin is a minor part of our overall health 2.
There is a perfect skincare routine that works for everyone 3. Preventing
skin aging requires expensive products and treatments 4. Higher SPF
sunscreen is always better 5. People with dark skin don't have to worry
about skin cancer Questions and Answers The Fundamentals of Healthy Skin 1.
What is the skin made of? 2. What are the most important functions of the
skin? 3. What are some of the less commonly known functions of the skin? 4.
What factors influence our skin's health? 5. How does race and ethnicity
affect skin? 6. How does the skin change as the body ages? 7. How does the
skin heal and recover from damage? Skincare Routines for Healthy Skin 8.
What are the different forms of skincare products? 9. Does skin type affect
which products we should use? 10. What is the best order to use skincare
products in? 11. What is the ideal skincare routine? 12. Is wearing makeup
bad for our skin? 13. Are more expensive skincare products always better?
14. What are the signs of sensitivity to a skincare product? 15. Which
ingredients are best to avoid in skincare products? Keeping Skin Safe 16.
What are the different Fitzpatrick skin types? 17. What effect does
sunlight have on the skin? 18. What are the signs of sun damage on the
skin? 19. What is the best sunscreen to use? 20. Sun exposure may be
harmful to skin, but don't we need sunlight to produce adequate vitamin D?
21. What are the different types of skin cancer and how common are they?
22. What does skin cancer look like? 23. How often should we get skin
exams? 24. How are skin cancers diagnosed and treated? 25. How do burns
affect the skin? 26. Does pollution impact skin health? Common Skin
Conditions 27. What is acne and how is it treated? 28. What is eczema and
how is it treated? 29. What is rosacea and how is it treated? 30. What is
psoriasis and how is it treated? 31. What are the different kinds of
contact dermatitis and how are they treated? 32. What skin conditions are
caused by picking and scratching and how are they treated? 33. What are
other common skin conditions and how are they treated? 34. What are the
most common infections that affect the skin? 35. Can coronavirus cause
changes in the skin? 36. Can medications affect the skin? 37. When is it
appropriate to see a dermatologist rather than my primary care doctor? 38.
What is the experience of getting a skin biopsy like? Cosmetic Procedures
39. What causes the skin to age? 40. Is it possible to prevent or reverse
skin aging? 41. How does Botox work? 42. What are fillers? 43. How do
chemical peels affect the skin? 44. What is dermabrasion? 45. What is the
best way to prevent scarring? 46. Why does skin become blotchy after skin
conditions go away? 47. What treatments are available for treating skin
blemishes? 48. How do laser treatments work? 49. How do I find a good
cosmetic dermatologist? 50. Are there effective cosmetic treatments that
can be done at home? Case Studies Case 1: Sarah Explores A New Skincare
Routine Case 2: Peter Finds A New Mole Case 3: Jamal Gets Treatment For His
Acne Case 4: Emily Wants To Keep Her Skin Young Case 5: Lily's Strange Rash
Glossary Directory of Resources Index About the Author