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Editorial Review: An essential and comprehensive guide to acne for women of all ages
Acne is no longer just a teenage affliction. In fact, dermatologists often refer to it as a woman's disease, and drugstore shelves are filled with acne products specifically geared toward adult women. But how do you choose from the overwhelming selection of treatments? Which products are appropriate to use as you grow older, become pregnant, or enter menopause? How can you work with a dermatologist to get the most out of prescription acne medications?
Lydia Preston answers all of these questions and more, with up-to-date information drawn from her years of reporting on dermatology, as well as her own long personal experience with acne. In Breaking Out, she shares the wisdom of dozens of doctors and scientists who have devoted their careers to studying and treating acne, including:
- Guidelines for buying and using over-the-counter products
- Treatment for acne scars
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A Must Read for Anyone Needing Acne Knowledge!, 2007-02-08
My daughter has moderate to severe acne and I have been struggling to understand. This book has been a Godsend. It has filled in all the blanks and given me all the information I need to know. The best thing? It is all in one place and easy to read. I finally understand exactly what her prescriptions are and exactly what they do...This book is a must read!
1 of 1 found this review helpful:
A must-read for acne sufferers, 2006-11-27
As woman in my mid-thirities, I've suffered from adult-onset acne for the last 15 years. With the help of my dermatologist, I've run the gammut of treatments from her office, from birth control pills to Acccutane. But still, I have acne. I finally quit going a few months ago to sort out what I wanted to do and to educate myself better. One trip to my library found this gem, "Breaking Out". It is easy to read, no nonsense, and thorough. More importantly, the author doesn't have an agenda to sell me products. I read the book quickly, and feel educated and empowered to know exactly the course I want to take with my skin and my body now.
2 of 2 found this review helpful:
Fantastic resource, 2006-10-20
After years of dealing with my acne issues, both on my own and with a dermatologist's arsenal of treatment options, I'd still found myself frustrated by my persistant skin problems. This book did a fantastic job of explaning how and why each type of medication/treatment works so now I finally understand the best way for me to utilize drugstore and prescription treatments.
After less than a month of following the author's advice, my skin is already clearer than I can remember it being, basically since puberty! I can't stress enough the value of her explanations of HOW medications like benzoyl peroxide work, so that you can understand how you need to use them for them to be effective.
Definitely worth the money!!
2 of 2 found this review helpful:
Everything I've always wanted to know about acne., 2006-09-05
Breaking Out is the book I've always wanted to read.
The author suffered from acne several years and therefore she understands better how we feel.
Everything you need to know about acne you'll find in this book.
As a journalist she interviewed the best specialists from coast to coast.
That said she doesn't try to impose, what a doctor would, her own view point towards acne treatment.
This way you feel free to pick whathever treatment works best for you. And believe me, she goes through every single one there is.
Although I have a dermarologist, this book helped me out as far as giving me the tools to better explain my doctor what kind of treatment I wanted.
Knowledge is power especially when it comes to acne and I am much more confident towards my acne treatment now.
If you suffer from acne, this book is a must read.
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A complete and well-researched guide to all things ACNE!, 2006-01-24
(As with anything you read or buy, it is wise to take the information provided with a grain of salt. Be sure to cross-reference facts and compare opinions with known professionals and experts in the field in question to be sure what you are getting is indeed accurate.)
I've been coping with acne for nearly all my life and it has certainly been a source of major aggrivation for me. Perhaps one of the biggest reasons why my struggle continues is due to a lack of information and understanding about acne. After some basic searching, I came across this book. "Breaking Out" is a clearly organized and well-put-together book that conatains a wealth of information about acne causes and treatment options. Author Lydia Preston covers all the bases including the different categories of acne to over-the-counter treatments and prescription drug options to dealing with scarring and other acne-related skin conditions. Preston collaborates with several leading dermatologists to provide detailed information on prescription acne medications as well as different forms of skin therapy used in the treatment and prevention of acne.
This book is definitely geared towards the adult female acne sufferer but also contains relevant information pertaining to the treatment of acne in teens and children. Overall, an excellent supplement to any acne treatment and a thorough source of information presented in easy-to-decipher terms.
Preston seeks to inform the reader about treatment options and takes great care to emphasize that there is no one acne treatment that works for everyone. If you're frustrated with your current treatment regimen or want to find out more about the ins and outs of acne then definitely check out this book!
*Also includes great list of resources and several helpful appendices.
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