Physiology of
the Skin II
An Expanded Scientific Guide for the Skin Care Professional
by Peter Pugliese, MD

Physiology of the Skin II is a leading handbook for skin care specialists, presenting the facets of skin physiology and the role of the esthetician in identifying and treating skin problems.

Organized in two sections - Science and Application - Dr. Pugliese provides illustrations and well-organized, detailed charts to help readers understand the material.

The Science section includes:

• The Behavior of normal skin
• Free radicals and the skin
• Elastin: the youth protein

The Application section of the book begins with Immunology and the Skin Care Specialist and continues with:

• How wrinkles develop
• Biology of acneic skin
• The power of chemical peels

Physiology of the Skin II provides a basic understanding of science that facilitates the comprehension of the critical application chapters.

Contents

Science

1. Bahavior of normal skin
2. The desquamation process
3. The appendages
4. The lymphatic system
5. Pigmentation
6. Basic chemistry of life
7. Biochemistry
8. Free radicals and the skin
9. Sun's effect on the skin
10. Herpes-type viral infections
11. Elastin: the youth protein
12. The biological role of oxygen

Application

13. Immunology and the skin care specialist
14. How wrinkles develop
15. Biology of acneic skin
16. Sun-related disorders
17. Systemic lupus erythematosus
18. Males and females: physiological differences
19. Estrogens and phytoestrogens
20. Menopausal skin
21. New concepts on aging
22. Supplements and beyond
23. The power of chemical peels
24. Cellulite
25. Phytotherapy
26. Sterilization

Index

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