Professional Esthetics Book Review by Pamela Hill – Common Skin Diseases: A Handbook for the Aesthetician

For an aesthetician, beautician, spa therapist or clinician in a medical spa, there is a book that is an invaluable tool for the skin care professional – Common Skin Diseases: A Handbook for the Aesthetician

The book addresses the common and even the not-so-common diseases and disorders that are at times  seen on the skin.  It describes what they look like, and what can be  done about them. Through the liberal utilization of photographs, illustrations and descriptions Common Skin Diseases: A Handbook for the Aesthetician will assist the professional aesthetician in knowing what they are seeing and the proper way of handling these conditions.  The book offers advice on how to avoid giving medical advice and medical diagnosis, and assists in understanding the common course of a disease.  It provides a reasonable idea of  what to expect, treatment of the disease, and client prognosis. Additionally the book  outlines the common course of a disease, treatment of the disease, client prognosis and other relevant information.Positive Comments About The BookThe book has received praise from readers.  One aesthetician wrote “Our profession desperately needs this type of book for reference.”  Another reader said “’I definitely recommend this book. I think it is a well-written resource for students in the aesthetician role.”  The book’s author, Pamela Hill, RN is Chief Executive Officer and president of Facial Aesthetics, the Pamela Hill Institute, and Pamela Hill Skin Care. Her goal in writing the book was to provide a resource for professionals to use in improving the services they provide to clients.  It is clear that Common Skin Diseases: A Handbook for the Aesthetician reaches that goal.

Aestheticians Seek Knowledge to Improve Professionalism

Aestheticians are always in pursuit of new knowledge to improve their professionalism.  Reading  ‘Common Skin Diseases: A Handbook for the Aesthetician’ is a step in the right direction for any professional who is concerned about providing the best possible care for clients, and realizes that there is a line that should not be crossed when it comes to diagnosis.  An aesthetician is not a physician, and should not offer diagnosis. But, an aesthetician can be informative  about various skin diseases and be able to guide clients towards proper treatment without crossing the line mentioned.

The book Common Skin Diseases: A Handbook for the Aesthetician is a good starting point on this professional journey.