Formerly CIP. Uk

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This is a practical, evidence based guide to the principles of skin management and skin health. The text focuses on the generic components of helping patients with skin conditions, exploring the underlying evidence base, and provides practitioners with the skills needed to become competent in caring for the skin. Principles of Skin Care is a practical, evidence-based guideto the principles of skin management and skin health. Broader thana dermatology book, this text focuses on the generic components ofhelping patients with skin conditions and exploring the underlyingevidence base. It provides practitioners with the skills andinformation needed to become competent in caring for the skin,preventing skin breakdown, managing patients with common skinconditions and helping patients cope with the psychological impactof skin problems. Divided into two sections, the book first takes a lookat the fundamental principles of skin management,addressing the core nursing issues relevant across the boardof dermatological care. The second section covers thedermatological conditions most commonly seen inpractice, including psoriasis, eczema, and acne. It alsoexplores the principles of illness management, describing diseaseprocesses and enabling health care practitioners to workeffectively with patients to choose the best treatment availablefor their condition.Key featuresExplores the essential principles of skin care and theirapplication to clinical management Written by renowned experts in the field Full colour illustrations throughout Evidence-based with extensive referencing

Also available in printed form ISBN 9781405170871

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.