skin

Simple text and photographs describe skin and its function.

A dictionary of simple definitions of terms important to an understanding of skin problems.

Studies the manner in which tactile experience, or its lack, affects the development of behavior.

Presents a short study of the skin, and discusses the epidermis and dermis of the skin, how the skin separates the organs and tissues of the body from the environment,and other interesting facts about the skin.

Provides advice for girls on taking care of skin and nails, covering acne, sun damage, sweat, shaving, hangnails, cuticles, ingrown nails, and other topics; and including directions on giving a facial and a manicure.

Identifies a link between stress and aging, offering advice on avoiding and reversing stress-related skin damage, assessing one's individual needs, and pursuing financially viable treatments.

Contains over 1,100 alphabetized, cross-referenced entries on skin diseases, treatments, research, and other aspects of skin health and function, and includes a glossary, a bibliography, lists of cosmetic ingredients and ones that are irritants, and annotated lists of organizations.

Addresses various aspects of the structure and function of the skin, with information on diseases, treatments and how to keep the skin healthy.