Principles Of Skin Care A Guide For Nurses And Other Health Care Professionals Rebecca Penzer by Rebecca Penzer, Steven J. Ersser 9781405170871, 9781444319804, 1405170875, 1444319809 instant download after payment.

Principles of Skin Care is a practical, evidence based guide to the principles of skin management and skin health. Broader than a dermatology book, this text focuses on the generic components of helping patients with skin conditions, exploring the underlying evidence base, and provides practitioners with the skills and information needed to become competent in caring for the skin, preventing skin break-down, managing patients with common skin conditions and helping patients cope with the psychological impact of skin problems.
Divided into two sections, the first takes a look at the fundamental principles of skin management, addressing some of the core nursing issues that are relevant across the board of dermatological care.  The second section covers the dermatological conditions most commonly see in practice, such as Psoriasis, Eczema, and Acne.  It also explores the principles of illness management, describing disease processes and enabling health care practitioners to work effectively with patients to choose the best treatment available for their condition.

• Explores the essential  principles of skin care and their application to clinical managementContent:
  Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–8):
  Chapter 2 Biology of the Skin (pages 9–28):
  Chapter 3 Assessment and Planning Care (pages 29–47):
  Chapter 4 Protecting the Skin and Preventing Breakdown (pages 49–69):
  Chapter 5 Emollients (pages 71–84):
  Chapter 6 Psychological and Social Aspects of Skin Care (pages 85–102):
  Chapter 7 Helping Patients Make the Most of their Treatment (pages 103–118):
  Chapter 8 Psoriasis (pages 119–149):
  Chapter 9 Eczema (pages 151–177):
  Chapter 10 Acne (pages 179–194):
  Chapter 11 Skin Cancer and its Prevention (pages 195–219):
  Chapter 12 Infective Skin Conditions and Infestations (pages 221–245):
  Chapter 13 Less Common Skin Conditions (pages 247–267):