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Understanding Skin Problems

Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis and Related Conditions

Carl Walker author Linda Papadopoulos author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc

Published:24th Jan '03

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As 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.

"…The book is written by leading psychologists amd is packed full of top tips for sufferes…" (The Waiting Room, Summer 2003)

ISBN: 9780470845189

Dimensions: 231mm x 153mm x 7mm

Weight: 170g

112 pages