Skin conditions in young people: A practical guide on how to be comfortable in your skin

Description:

Many young people suffer from skin conditions which affect their physical and mental wellbeing. In the modern 'appearance-focused' world of social media, skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis can be particularly psychologically challenging. Furthermore, with so much (mis)information out there, it can be hard to know where to start when looking for advice. This book provides clear, accurate, and evidence-based information for young people with skin conditions. It outlines what 'normal' skin is, with subsequent chapters covering the most common skin problems, including acne, eczema, alopecia, hidradenitis, psoriasis, sweating, urticaria, vitiligo, and others. Each chapter describes the condition in a clear, easy-to-read format, and offers practical, evidence-based advice for treating and managing symptoms. Additional resources in each chapter provide reliable sources for finding further information. The book also includes a unique section addressing the impact skin can have on your life and ways to address this. The book is written with teenagers and young adults in mind, but the information will be useful for anyone with a skin problem, or those involved with young people including parents, teachers, and health workers.

Table of Contents:

Part I Introduction to skin

1 Introduction

2 Normal skin

Part II Problem skin

3 Spots and acne

4 Dry skin and eczema

5 Hives/Urticaria

6 Psoriasis

7 Hidradenitis suppurativa

8 Oral and injection (systemic) treatments for inflammatory skin conditions

9 Sweating

10 Hair and hair loss (alopecia)

11 Skin pigmentation and vitiligo

12 Genital skin

13 Moles and marks

14 Skin infections and infestations

Part III Living in your skin

15 Brain and skin

16 Skin and mental health

17 How to be comfortable in your skin

Appendix: Additional resources

Glossary

Index