Acne in Black Women [Paperback]

N. Persadsingh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1998

black women and black men often find it difficult to get help with their problems with acne. Now their comes a book on the causes of acne, its complications in blacks the black spots and the scars that remain after the acne goes, the chemical peels that are used in black skin the use of laser surgery in black skin vitamin A and zinc as treatment for acne and all the drugs that we can use in treating acne and how they work. Also the cosmetics that the acne patient may use and the moisturisers. This book includes color photos of acne lesions in black skin.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

There was a need for a handbook on acne that deals with it from a black perspective. In this book the complications and causes of acne and the treatment and the alternatives like chemical peels and lasers are discussed.

From the Back Cover

Dr. Neil Persadsingh MBBS (UWI) holds a Diploma in Dermatology from the University of London, St. John's Hospital for Diseases of the Skin.

A Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, he is a foundation member of the Dermatological Association of Jamaica and the Caribbean Dermatological Association.

Dr. Persadsingh is a former member of the Cosmetic Committee of the Jamaica Bureau of Standards.

He provides expert answers about Acne in Black Women:

* The treatment of acne
* The causes of acne
* The causes and treatment of those spots appearing on black skin after the acne goes
* The prevention of acne

Up to date and informative, yet written in cleat language.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Dr Neil Persadsingh (December 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9768138866
• ISBN-13: 978-9768138866
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,550,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Book, April 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Acne in Black Women (Paperback)

No matter how old you are, if you're black and have acne, you'll find that there is very little medical information available for you. Everything is written for white skin, which reacts very differently than black skin.

I found that this book solves that problem. First of all, it clearly explains the differences between black skin and white skin (things like skin thickness, oil glands,and melanin formation), as well as problems such as dark spots, scars and holes which are caused by acne.

Best of all though, is that the book discusses a wide range of treatments along with the pros and cons of each one.

I found this book extremely informative. It discusses important information in a way that anyone can understand. I'm very thankful that this resource is finally available for me and my family.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leaves anyone better informed about acne, March 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Acne in Black Women (Paperback)

I bought this book for my husband and daughter, both of whom are black.My husband suffers from ingrown hairs, plugged pores and different climate on his skin than where he grew up.This in turn creates skin problems for him. This book helped to explain to me how to help them achieve better skin, free of scarring or darkness.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Highly Recommend This Book, April 17, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Acne in Black Women (Paperback)

This book has become my reference guide. As a blck woman, I was faced with the harsh reality that there is no material out there relevant to me. Now, at last, someone has had the insight to write a book about black skin - what a wonderful resource! I'd recommend this book to any black person who is having skin problems.