The Woman Who Lost Her Skin : (And Other Dermatological Tales)

Can you Imagine this? Do you remember the last time, if you ever had a minor burn, you watched as a small part of your skin peeled off? Picture what it would be like if your whole skin peeled off. How would you feel about yourself? Stories about the skin are fascinating and compelling. The skin is the largest organ in the body and is vital for life support, but how much do we know about it and what can happen to it? This book is an inspirational collection of tales from Dr Robert Norman's 18 Years as a dermatologist in Tampa, Florida. Based on real-life experience Dr Norman explains ailments of the skin, including melanoma, warts, albinism and toxic epidermal necrolsis, exploring the condition's history and etiology, and talks us through diagnosis with his patient stories. He also discusses topical issues in dermatology such as the importance of cancer prevention and the 'mad science' of cosmetic surgery. The Women Who Lost Her Skin is invaluable reading for practicing and aspiring dermatologists and practitioners in primary care. It is also a jolly good read for anyone who has ever wondered about the mysterious stretchy covering of our bodies. Book Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 1. Liquid Air......Page 12 2. The Woman Who Lost Her Skin......Page 16 3. Numbness of the Arm......Page 26 4. Mystery......Page 30 5. Melanoma......Page 32 6. The Eye of the Storm......Page 42 7. The Color of Burn......Page 48 8. A Hairy Tale......Page 54 9. Little Bubbles......Page 64 10. A Life on the Skin......Page 70 11. The Birtmark Revisited......Page 80 12. Not a Wolf......Page 86 13. Apollo's Legacy......Page 92 14. From Dracula to Cancer Slayer......Page 100 15. Warts New?......Page 106 16. A Day in the Life......Page 114 Bioscience & Clinical Medicine Book Cover 1 Title 4 Copyright 5 Contents 6 1. Liquid Air 12 2. The Woman Who Lost Her Skin 16 3. Numbness of the Arm 26 4. Mystery 30 5. Melanoma 32 6. The Eye of the Storm 42 7. The Color of Burn 48 8. A Hairy Tale 54 9. Little Bubbles 64 10. A Life on the Skin 70 11. The Birtmark Revisited 80 12. Not a Wolf 86 13. Apollo's Legacy 92 14. From Dracula to Cancer Slayer 100 15. Warts New? 106 16. A Day in the Life 114