Skin Sense!

About the Book

Is beauty but skin deep? From acne to wrinkles, SKIN SENSE! is an invaluable resource for anyone concerned about the state of his or her skin. Authored by an accomplished board-certified dermatologist, SKIN SENSE! explores our outermost layer in both health and disease including such diverse topics as: complexion do’s and don’ts the role of nutritional supplements social media: proceed with caution! changing moles, indoor tanning, and the skin cancer epidemic contagious disorders such as scabies, herpes, MRSA, and impetigo up-to-date management strategies for acne, eczema, and psoriasis anti-aging therapies including neurotoxins, dermal fillers, and microdermabrasion

About the Author

Dr. Stephen M. Schleicher brings three decades of experience in the field of dermatology. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Rutgers University, received his medical degree with academic honors from the Drexel/Hahnemann Medical College, and completed his dermatology residency at the Temple Skin and Cancer Hospital. The author of three books and hundreds of journal case reports, Dr. Schleicher served for ten years on the advisory board of the Day Spa Association and the editorial board of the journal Emergency Medicine. He cohosted both the radio call-in show Speaking of Your Skin and the cable television show Skin Sense. He also cofounded the first joint podiatry and dermatology fellowship in the United States. The dermatologist founder and director of the DermDox Dermatology Centers, PC (dermdoxcenters.com), Dr. Schleicher has served as a principal investigator for more than fifty phase I–IV clinical trials. He is a pioneer in the field of teledermatology, and his weekly column (DermDx) in the journal Clinical Advisor is viewed by thousands of medical practitioners. He is a past Computerworld honors laureate and recipient of the Outstanding Specialty Provider award by the nonprofit Volunteers in Medicine. Dr. Schleicher provides clinical instruction in dermatology to physician assistant students enrolled at King’s College and Misericordia and Arcadia universities.