Do you feel that skin care is both an art and a science? Do you want answers to many of the questions in skin care? Are you the esthetician that wants more than just a basic education in skin anatomy, physiology and function? If you are that esthetician, then this book is written for you! Advanced Professional Skin Care, Medical Edition by Peter T. Pugliese, MD, was written to help bring the esthetician’s educational level to current standards and to prepare them for future developments in skin care, such as treatment and care for the rapidly aging population. All of the modern techniques for diminishing the signs of aging are covered here in detail, including chemical peels, lasers, photodynamic therapy and dermabrasions, as well as pharmacologic intervention, such as topical retinoids. The range of topics covered in this volume is huge, with an in-depth, detailed account of every aspect of this expanding field. This is a comprehensive reference for serious estheticians who wish to acquire the latest knowledge that not only will equip them to meet high standards of technical performance, but will help to educate their clients regarding the most recent scientific advances. This is a remarkable, timely and unique work that has no counterpart in dermatologic or skin care literature. Covering everything that is relevant to the educational and professional roles of estheticians, including:
Peter T. Pugliese, MD, earned his Doctor of Medicine in 1957 from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. The following year, he entered private practice in rural Berks County, Pennsylvania, where he practiced family medicine for 22 years. Since 1972, Dr. Pugliese has engaged in the study of skin physiology and has made discoveries which have influenced the course of professional skin care around the globe. Dr. Pugliese is a member of the Society of Bioengineering and the Skin, the American Academy of Dermatology, the Society of Investigative Dermatology and has given more than 125 presentations at scientific meetings worldwide. He was awarded the Maison de Navarre Gold Medal, the highest honor of the National Society of Cosmetic Chemists for his contributions to the field of cosmetic chemistry. Dr. Pugliese has contributed chapters to over a dozen books and published over 60 scientific papers. He has authored four books, including, in 1990, the first textbook written for estheticians by a physician, Advanced Professional Skin Care, to bridge esthetics and medicine with a common language. With the publication of this Medical Edition, Dr. Pugliese continues to strive toward a referral-based skin care industry by educating practitioners at all levels. Dr. Pugliese founded the Circadia Skin Care Institute in 2003, where he teaches advanced courses for the skin care professional in skin physiology, histology, biochemistry, cosmetic chemistry and medical esthetics. His goal is to elevate the practice of esthetics to the status of a profession through higher standards of education in the United States. Dr. Pugliese and his wife, Joanne, married since 1949, have four children, four grandchildren, and reside in Bernville, Pennsylvania. Reviews: Every esthetician should have this book within ready access – not only for quick reference to the scientific literature, but as a means of continuing education.
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