Book Review: Common Drugs and Side Effects

A Handbook for the Aesthetician by Pamela Hill

For many years a need has existed and been unfulfilled to provide basic information on drugs and side effects in an understandable manor to aestheticians and those in the skin care industry. Nail technicians, aestheticians, cosmetologists and even barbers can benefit from a new book called Common Drugs and Side Effects: A Handbook for the Aesthetician by Pamela Hill, the world famous pioneer in the skin care and medical spa industry. Use of this book, easy to read and fun, can provide knowledge allowing a clinician to become more professional and add to his or her success through being able to provide more accurate information to client, resulting in strong client satisfaction and protection of the clients.

The book serves as a quick reference guide to drugs for the aesthetician who may need the information in a hurry. It defines the purpose of the drug involved, their purpose, interaction, and the effects or side effects. The book Common Drugs and Side Effects: A Handbook for the Aesthetician by Pamela Hill services as a unique resource. The book highlights drugs that will have an impact on the skin. The ability to treat the skin with traditional topical or clinical treatments that those in the spa industry are familiar with is essential especially in a spa environment. Drugs are used in the aging process; drugs are utilized for autoimmune disease; drugs are used for vital infections bacterial infections and fungal infections. This book will increase the professional knowledge of the drugs involved, especially those drugs commonly used by women. There are special features including charts and illustrations to assist in easier learning, and a drug dictionary listing their purpose and the possible reactions that can come from them.

We live in a day and age when many people are using drugs of various types, both over the country and prescription. Clients come to an aesthetician as a skilled professional, giving the clinician their trust. The aesthetician is likely to receive questions from the client about the various substances they are ingesting, whether it be food , supplements, prescription drugs or over the counter drugs and this book is an essential guide to allow the aesthetician to provide quality customer service and accurate information. You owe it to your clients to read this new book and keep it handy on your professional bookshelf.