Teen Health Series: Skin Health Information for Teens

Editor: Chambers, James
Publication Year: 2022
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.

Price: Core Collection Only This title is available on our Core subscription collections and is not available for individual purchase.
ISBN: 978-0-78-081990-0
Category: Health & Medicine - Health
Image Count: 13
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents

Provides basic consumer health information about skin health for teens, including facts about its origins, stages, types, transmission, risk factors, prevention, and co-occurring infections, along with tips for protecting the skin, updated statistics, and reports on current research initiatives. Includes index and resource information.

This book is found in the following Credo Collections:

Preface
Part 1 | Skin Basics
Chapter 1—Why Skin Is So Important
Chapter 2—Normal and Abnormal Skin Color
Chapter 3—Ethnicity and Skin
Chapter 4—Freckles and Brown Spots
Chapter 5—How Smoking Affects the Way You Look
Chapter 6—Statistics of Sunburn and UV Protective Behaviors
Part 2 | Acne
Chapter 7—Acne Basics
Chapter 8—Treating and Managing Acne
Chapter 9—Isotretinoin Warning
Chapter 10—Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Acne
Chapter 11—Psychological Effects of Acne
Part 3 | Infectious Conditions of the Skin
Chapter 12—Bacterial Infections: Cellulitis, Impetigo, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Necrotizing Fasciitis, and Staphylococcal Infections
Chapter 13—Pseudomonas Dermatitis (Hot Tub Rash)
Chapter 14—Lyme Disease
Chapter 15—Fever Blisters (Cold Sores) and Canker Sores
Chapter 16—Varicella (Chickenpox and Shingles)
Chapter 17—Molluscum Contagiosum
Chapter 18—Parvovirus B19 (Fifth Disease)
Chapter 19—Human Papillomavirus and Genital Warts
Chapter 20—Tinea Infections: Ringworm, Athlete's Foot, and Jock Itch
Chapter 21—Scabies
Chapter 22—Swimmer's Itch
Chapter 23—Fungal Nail Infections
Part 4 | Other Diseases and Disorders Affecting the Skin
Chapter 24—Albinism
Chapter 25—Birthmarks and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
Chapter 26—Cellulite and Stretch Marks
Chapter 27—Cysts: Epidermoid (Sebaceous), Pilonidal, and Lipoma
Chapter 28—Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Chapter 29—Epidermolysis Bullosa
Chapter 30—Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
Chapter 31—Keloids
Chapter 32—Lupus
Chapter 33—Skin Cancer
Chapter 34—Common Moles and Dysplastic Nevi
Chapter 35—Pruritus (Itching)
Chapter 36—Ichthyosis
Chapter 37—Psoriasis
Chapter 38—Pyogenic Granuloma and Pityriasis Rosea
Chapter 39—Rosacea
Chapter 40—Scleroderma
Chapter 41—Congenital Hemidysplasia
Chapter 42—Pemphigus
Chapter 43—Urticaria (Hives)
Chapter 44—Vitiligo
Chapter 45—COVID-19 and Skin Effects
Chapter 46—Pachyonychia Congenita
Chapter 47—Hair Loss (Alopecia Areata)
Part 5 | Skin Injuries
Chapter 48—Wounds and Bruises
Chapter 49—Burn Injuries
Chapter 50—Insect Bites and Stings
Chapter 51—What You Should Know about Animal Bites
Chapter 52—Protecting Yourself from Poisonous Plants
Chapter 53—Hypothermia and Frostbite
Chapter 54—Blisters, Corns, and Calluses
Chapter 55—Skin Picking, Nail Biting, and Hair Pulling
Chapter 56—Peeling Skin Syndrome
Chapter 57—Scars and Scar Removal
Part 6 | Taking Care of Your Skin, Hair, and Nails
Chapter 58—Skin and Hair Care
Chapter 59—Sweating and Preventing Body Odor
Chapter 60—Cosmetics: Tips for Girls
Chapter 61—Sun Exposure and Staying Safe
Chapter 62—Indoor Tanning and Tanning Products
Chapter 63—Risks of Tanning
Chapter 64—Tattoos and Tattoo Removal
Chapter 65—Piercings
Chapter 66—Unwanted Hair: Removing Hair Safely
Chapter 67—Nail Care and Health
Part 7 | If You Need More Information
Chapter 68—Resources for Skin Information