Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-92) and index.
Myths about skin disease, the media and stigma -- Facts about skin disease: causes and prevalence -- Social coping -- The impact of skin disease on relationships -- Children and skin disease -- Treatment 1: the people (health professionals, skin camouflage and support groups) -- Treatment 2: psychology and skin disease -- How do I ...?
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Apart from medical advice, there seems to be a puzzling array of creams and potions, herbal remedies and alternative treatments. Understanding Skin Problems helps sufferers maximise the benefits of advice, from whatever source, so that they can learn to live with their condition more easily. Written from a psychological perspective, Linda Papadopoulos and Carl Walker show that, although seldom life-threatening, skin diseases can be very distressing for both sufferers and their families. As a source of information or just as general interest, this handy guide will help you to understand the i.