ACNE and ROSACEA

by Gerd Plewig, Albert M. Kligman

The second, enlarged and revised edition of this lavishlyillustrated book covers all aspects of acne, acne-likedisorders and - for the first time - rosacea, including itsphysiology, pathology, bacteriology, and endocrinology.Special emphasis is placed on the histopathology of thesedisorders. The text is supplemented by selected referencesand a richly illustrated portfolio of gross andhistopathological pictures. The book is designed for thosephysicians - general practitioners, pediatricians, gynecologists, pharmacologists, surgeons and dermatologists- who must identify and treat the many different forms ofthese diseases. The spectrum of pharmacological and physicalmethods of controlling acne, acne-like diseases, and rosaceaare critically examined. The authors present in detail theirpersonel strategies for successfully treating thesedistressing diseases.

726 pages, Hardcover

First published November 13, 1992