Can you Imagine this?Do you remember the last time, if you ever had a minor burn, you watched as a small part of your skin peeled off? Picture what it would be like if your whole skin peeled off. How would you feel about yourself?Stories about the skin are fascinating and compelling. The skin is the largest organ in the body and is vital for life support, but how much do we know about it and what can happen to it?This book is an inspirational collection of tales from Dr Robert Norman's 18 Years as a dermatologist in Tampa, Florida. Based on real-life experience Dr Norman explains ailments of the skin, including melanoma, warts, albinism and toxic epidermal necrolsis, exploring the condition's history and etiology, and talks us through diagnosis with his patient stories. He also discusses topical issues in dermatology such as the importance of cancer prevention and the 'mad science' of cosmetic surgery.The Women Who Lost Her Skin is invaluable reading for practicing and aspiring dermatologists and practitioners in primary care. It is also a jolly good read for anyone who has ever wondered about the mysterious stretchy covering of our bodies.
Author(s): Rob Norman
Edition: 1
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 118
Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
Contents......Page 6
1. Liquid Air......Page 12
2. The Woman Who Lost Her Skin......Page 16
3. Numbness of the Arm......Page 26
4. Mystery......Page 30
5. Melanoma......Page 32
6. The Eye of the Storm......Page 42
7. The Color of Burn......Page 48
8. A Hairy Tale......Page 54
9. Little Bubbles......Page 64
10. A Life on the Skin......Page 70
11. The Birtmark Revisited......Page 80
12. Not a Wolf......Page 86
13. Apollo's Legacy......Page 92
14. From Dracula to Cancer Slayer......Page 100
15. Warts New?......Page 106
16. A Day in the Life......Page 114
