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100 Questions and Answers about Acne

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ISBN-10: 0763745693

ISBN-13: 9780763745691

Edition: 2005

Authors: Doris J. Day

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The author answers the most important questions surrounding acne, drawing on her experience as a dermatologist to offer advice on how to cope with the physical and emotional trauma presented by this common skin problem.
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Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
Publication date: 8/30/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 182
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.41" tall
Weight: 0.308
Language: English

Doris J. Day, M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in laser, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. She is a columnist for Redbookmagazine and is frequently featured in such magazines as In Style, Vogue, and Glamour. She's also appeared on the Todayshow and CNN's Paula Zahn Now. Dr. Day was the consulting dermatologist for Good Skin, an affordable line of skin-care products by Est�e Lauder. She lives and works in New York City. Sondra Forsyth is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Ladies' Home Journal, Family Circle, Good Housekeeping, Redbook, Lifetime, and Reader's Digest, among many others.

Introduction
Acne Overview
What is acne?
Who gets acne?
What causes acne?
Acne Myths and Facts
Does chocolate cause acne?
Can greasy food or any food cause or make acne worse?
Does dirty skin make acne worse?
When to Treat
I get only a few pimples each month. Do I need to treat them?
Why do I always get acne in the same spots?
Do I need a blood test to evaluate my acne?
Topical Acne Treatment
What different types of topical treatments are available for acne?
How long should it take to see results?
Why are there so many different treatments for acne?
Oral Antibiotics
When should I consider taking oral antibiotics?
If I take an oral antibiotic, will it make me resistant to antibiotics if I really need to take them at a later time?
What are the most common side effects of oral antibiotics?
Oral Isotretinoin
What is oral isotretinoin?
Am I a good candidate for oral isotretinoin?
How does isotretinoin work?
Hormonal Treatments
What is hormonal therapy? Do I need to have my hormones evaluated?
What hormonal therapy is right for me?
Does every oral contraceptive help acne?
Procedures Done in the Doctor's Office
What procedures can be used to treat acne?
Are chemical peels safe?
What is dermabrasion?
Other Treatments/Experimental Methods
Are herbal supplements safe for acne? Do they work for acne?
How does photodynamic therapy work?
How do I know if a treatment I heard about in the media will work?
Appendix
Glossary
Index