The encyclopedia of skin and skin disorders.
Turkington, Carol.
The encyclopedia of skin and skin disorders. Carol Turkington, Jeffrey S. Dover ; medical illustrations, Birck Cox. - 3rd ed. - New York, NY : Facts on File, c2007. - xvii, 459 p. ; 25 cm. - Facts on File library of health and living . - Facts on File library of health and living. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 429-438) and index.
"This is the perfect one-stop reference guide to skin health and function as well as numerous related topics, such as diseases, treatments, and medical research. More than 1,100 concise entries explain the key facts about skin cancer, sun exposure, injuries and infections, skin-care products, and much more. This thoroughly revised and updated encyclopedia is written in a jargon-free style suitable for general readers and professionals alike." "Other key features include illustrations, a glossary, and a bibliography. Appendixes provide further information on cosmetic ingredients, types of skin lesions, and contact information for organizations that can provide support and information."--BOOK JACKET.
0816064032 (alk. paper) 978-0816064038 (alk. paper) 0816064040 (pbk. : alk. paper) 978-0816064045 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2005057402
Dermatology--Encyclopedias.
Skin--Diseases--Encyclopedias.
Skin--Encyclopedias.
Skin Diseases.
Skin Physiological Phenomena.
REF RL 41 / .T87 2006
The encyclopedia of skin and skin disorders. Carol Turkington, Jeffrey S. Dover ; medical illustrations, Birck Cox. - 3rd ed. - New York, NY : Facts on File, c2007. - xvii, 459 p. ; 25 cm. - Facts on File library of health and living . - Facts on File library of health and living. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 429-438) and index.
"This is the perfect one-stop reference guide to skin health and function as well as numerous related topics, such as diseases, treatments, and medical research. More than 1,100 concise entries explain the key facts about skin cancer, sun exposure, injuries and infections, skin-care products, and much more. This thoroughly revised and updated encyclopedia is written in a jargon-free style suitable for general readers and professionals alike." "Other key features include illustrations, a glossary, and a bibliography. Appendixes provide further information on cosmetic ingredients, types of skin lesions, and contact information for organizations that can provide support and information."--BOOK JACKET.
0816064032 (alk. paper) 978-0816064038 (alk. paper) 0816064040 (pbk. : alk. paper) 978-0816064045 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2005057402
Dermatology--Encyclopedias.
Skin--Diseases--Encyclopedias.
Skin--Encyclopedias.
Skin Diseases.
Skin Physiological Phenomena.
REF RL 41 / .T87 2006