Living with Acne

by MK Ehrman

Overview

Living with Acne features fictional narratives paired with firsthand advice from a medical expert to help preteens and teenagers feel prepared for dealing with acne during adolescence. Topics include causes, treatment methods, coping strategies, and giving and getting support. Throughout the book, Ask Yourself This questions encourage discussion. Features include a selected bibliography, further readings, Just the Facts summary of medical facts about acne, Where to Turn summary of key advice that includes contact information for helpful organizations, a glossary, source notes, and an index.

Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781624032400
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	Living with Health Challenges Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	1100L (what's this?)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Expert Advice 6

Chapter 1 Breakout! 8

Chapter 2 Is "Zit" My Fault? 18

Chapter 3 Being a Patient Acne Patient 28

Chapter 4 Severe, Persistent, and Cystic Acne 40

Chapter 5 Scarring 52

Chapter 6 Living in Your Skin- Diet and Lifestyle 62

Chapter 7 Psychological, Emotional, and Social Issues 74

Chapter 8 Help, Support, and Resources 82

Chapter 9 Acne into Adulthood 90

Just the Facts 98

Where to Turn 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112