Understanding Skin Problems: Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis and Related ConditionsAs suffers will know, any dermatological condition can have adevastating effect leading to feelings of isolation and depression. Filling the gap between medical advice and lay knowledge,Understanding Skin Problems provides crucial information to helpyou understand the various aspects of your condition -psychological and social as well as medical - so that you canimprove the quality of your life and learn to cope better with theproblem. Written in easy-to-understand language, it offers a positive,hopeful outlook and includes lists of organizations for furtherhelp. * Broad coverage relevant to a wide range of skin conditions * Written in a very accessible style * Lists of further help, organisations etc included Linda Papadopoulos is a Reader in Psychology and a charteredcounselling and health psychologist. She currently works as acourse director at London Guildhall University. She has publishedextensively in the fields of medical and counselling psychology andhas been invited to present her research at various internationalconferences. She has also appeared on a variety of televisionprogrammes such as 'Big Brother' as their expert psychologist. Carl Walker is a Research Psychologist at London GuildhallUniversity where he is currently finishing a PhD inpsychodermatology. He comes from a biological background, havinggraduated in biology from Royal Holloway and Bedford New College,University of London. |
Contents
1 Introduction | 1 |
2 Myths about skin disease the media and stigma | 5 |
3 Facts about skin disease causes and prevalence | 19 |
4 Social coping | 27 |
5 The impact of skin disease on relationships | 35 |
6 Children and skin disease | 43 |
7 Treatment 1 The people health professionals skin camouflage and support groups | 55 |
8 Treatment 2 Psychology and skin disease | 63 |
9 How do I ? | 77 |
Useful addresses | 89 |
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