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 Acne in Black Women
ASIN: 9768138866
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Review from Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Comments: Acne in Black Women is an information guide for patients in which the author has taken great care to convert the terminology that dermatologists are trained to use into "plain and simple" terms used by the general population. In the preface it is noted that the purpose of this presumptuous booklet is to fulfill the need for an easily understood pamphlet about acne for black people. There is further definition of the term" black" as any skin type other than white, such as Indian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Asian. The booklet is compact with a table of contents that allows for easy location of each specific topic and lists of medications in table format, providing a quick review of side effects and dosage frequency. In selecting language to explain acne concepts and treatments, the author has certainly achieved the goal of the booklet. The explanations are clear with the frequent use of the term "zit" rather than "comedone" in discussing different types of acne lesions.
The photographic section contains excellent examples of acne lesions and scarring in people of color. The organization of the information first presents acne as mild, moderate, or severe, and the following section on therapeutic options, organizes them based on the author's judgement of their usefulness in those grades of acne. Providing a chart to self-monitor acne organized into different facial zones (forehead, left cheek, right cheek, chin, nose) and types of lesions (whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, dark spots, scars) seems a useful way to involve the patient in a realistic assessment of their response to treatment.
The discussion of treatment options does include medications that are not yet available in the United States such as topical isotretinoin (topical Isotrex) and an oral contraceptive containing cyproterone (Diane). The scheduling and organization of office visits in different parts of the world may be more variable than the every-2-week frequency mentioned.
Overall, the author has understated his accomplishment. The book is a patient information guide that transcends color. "Plain and simple" language may also be appealing to white and male patients.
Reviewed by: Mary E. Shepherd, MD, PhD, Aurora, Illinois (February 2001 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology)
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 Acne RX
ASIN: 0971281009
Customer's Rating: 2
Summary: Very Vague, Out To Sell His Products
Comments: I wish I had looked to see if this book was at my library before I bought it (which I now know it is). It is worth reading, but the advice is lacking. There is a list of over 100 ingredients to look for in skin care products, which I found hard to compare to products in the store. The web sites and e-mail are given with the book, but I found neither any help in furthering advice on products. It seems as though Dr. Fulton only wants to help people through the sale of his own product line. When I e-mailed for more information on products available in the store, my question was disregarded and I was directed on how I could order his own line of products. I was upset that I had to spend money on a book that only wants to help me by further profiting off me by my buying their products. I do understand acne better, but I had to pay for a book that seems like a sales pitch for his product line. Out of 300 pages, only 40 talk about treatment, and I think that could have been reduced. There seemed to be a lot of fluff. A book that I do think is worth putting money into, because I constantly reference back to it, is Paula Begoun's "Don't Go To The Cosmetic Counter Without Me." I'm not really into "cosmetics" but she does talk about acne and her product reviews for cleansers, make-up removers, lotions, wrinkle creams, sun block, toners, men's and baby products, and just about anything you put on the skin are incredible.
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 The Good Skin Doctor: A Dermatologist's Survival Guide to Beating Acne
ASIN: 0722536755
Customer's Rating: 4
Summary: British book
Comments: This book is by a British dermatologist. Much of the information about drugs and hormones included British brand names, no US brand names. Still, the information about causes and effects is wonderful and easily understood. And the doctor is not afraid to call a zit a zit!
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 The Beauty Bible: From Acne to Wrinkles and Everything in Between
ASIN: 1877988227
Customer's Rating: 4
Summary: It's Truly a Beauty Bible and Money Saver!
Comments: I've bought other beauty books, but never have I read a book from beginning to end and actually felt that I learned something valuable. It's quite the eye opener!..It encompases the best beauty tips I've come across. She gives sensible, understandable answers to all kinds of skin care and makeup questions. Although, I've read some of the other reviews which have not been so great, I beleive this book would help the average user understand thier skin and actually walk up to a beauty counter and not believe the hype or the recommendations of a salesperson! but actually decipher whether or not this product or skin care line will actually help his/her individual skin problem.
I do have to say, its a bit confusing, when describing the different skin types, so you have to read it a couple of times and kind of put together your own routine, In my case I breakout on my chin and yet its dry, My nose is slightly oily, but my forehead is slightly dry - then again it could be the products I've been using - this is where Paula Beguoun books come into play!.. I've already order her other book "don't go to the cosmetics counter without me - hopefully is as good as this one!
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 Evening Primrose Oil: How Its Amazing Nutrients Promote Health Relief from Problems Including Acne, Arthritis and Heart Disease
ASIN: 0879832630
Customer's Rating: 1
Summary: Gets your hopes up
Comments: The author promotes the book as if evening primrose is a god given cure/prevention/relief to a series of disturbing problems...however its misleading...i cant say if it has any relief to heart disease or arthritis but with acne it doesnt help at all. I had mild acne and took it for over two years and all that happened was my acne got more proggressive. If youve ever read about acne you would know its more than likely hormonal, and evening primrose has no effect whatso ever on your hormonal balance... my advice dont waste yur money on the book or epoil just go to your practioner... also what it doesnt mention is that if your on medication for acne you probably shouldnt be takeing epoil or some vitamins and minerals. If you have any problems it would be safer to talk to your practioner...thats what they are there for.
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 Everything You Need to Know About Acne: A Helping Book for Teens (Need to Know Library)
ASIN: 0823932222
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: First rate
Comments: This book literally does tell you everything you need to know about this intensely dislikeable skin complaint. Not only does it give easy-to-understand medical facts but also deals with other matters such as how to cope with that moment when you have established eye contact with someone and then you become aware of their eye roving over the lunar landscape of your face, pitying yet faintly revolted.
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 Natural Way: Acne
ASIN: 1862047464
Customer's Rating: 3
Summary: Overview, Nothing New
Comments: This provided a good overview of the causes and approaches to treating acne, but does not provide or recommend a particular solution, and is not written by someone who treats acne or has been sold on one approach. I learned a few random things from it but it did not help me much otherwise. On the other hand, with it I got a book on making skin care treatments at home, and it is fabulous! So if you have an idea of what kind of natural treatment you want, I'd seek out a book on that instead or as well.
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 Acne Can Be Cured
ASIN: 0668041137
Customer's Rating: 4
Summary: Acne Can be Cured
Comments: This book was written in 1977, so while it is somewhat outdated, the author had a lot of valid points that made a lot of sense. He isn't into a lot of natural remedies for acne other than a diet low in hard/saturated fats. He goes over the diet in pretty great detail and it gives you a lot of good ideas of where you can improve your own diet. He even gives some recipes. He also includes different treatments that may help such as carbon dioxide slush, skin planing, chemical peels, surgery, skin grafting, and silicone and fibrin foam injections and a few others. He doesn't go into great detail on each of those treatments but enough for you to understand what he is talking about. Overall, I felt this was a very informative book full of information that was new to me. I would recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about what they can do to help themselves fight acne.
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 Herbs for Healthy Skin, Hair and Nails: Banish Eczema, Acne and Psoriasis With Healing Herbs That Cleanse and Tone to Body Inside and Out (Keats Good Herb Guide)
ASIN: 0879838388
Customer's Rating: 2
Summary: Honestly, a disappointment
Comments: I felt that the book did not deliver at all what the title suggests. There is a VERY short section on eczema, and it is frankly contradictory to anything else I've read or been told by a professional. If you are buying this for the purpose of information/help with eczema, don't waste your time.
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