Understanding Skin Problems: Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis and Related Conditions

About the author vii

1 Introduction 1

2 Myths about skin disease, the media and stigma 5

3 Facts about skin disease: causes and prevalence 19

4 Social coping 27

5 The impact of skin disease on relationships 35

6 Children and skin disease 43

7 Treatment 1: The people (health professionals, skin camouflage and support groups) 55

8 Treatment 2: Psychology and skin disease 63

9 How do I . . .? 77

Useful addresses 89

References and suggested further reading 91

Index 93