Book Review Geared to the Professional Clinician: Common Skin Diseases – A Handbook for the Aesthetician

The aesthetician is in physical contact with the skin of clients constantly, so having a good working knowledge of common skin diseases is vital.  Imagine for instance seeing a client for waxing or another common procedure and noticing a skin rash. How do you handle that situation in a professional manner?  What do you do when the client asks you for advice?  An aesthetician isn’t a doctor and cannot perform a diagnosis for both ethical and legal reasons. But, the client needs to be answered.  A book that would provide information on common skin conditions would be very helpful, and now it is available as well.  The book Common Skin Diseases – A Handbook for the Aesthetician by renowned  aesthetician Pamela Hill provides the aesthetician with knowledge and intellectual tools needed to work with clients who are not knowledgeable of skin problems.  This can include unusual skin lesions and disorders.

Easy To Read Style and Full of Good Information

The book is written in an easy to read style, imparting knowledge in an understandable manner.  It addresses both common and not-so-common diseases of the skin, tells the reader what they look like and what can be done about them.  Through the use of photographs, illustrations and descriptions the book Common Skin Diseases – A Handbook for the Aesthetician helps the clinician to know exactly what type of disorder they may be looking at and gives an idea of what type of action can be taken.

The Aesthetician Should Avoid Giving Medical Advice

It is important for the aesthetician to avoid giving medical advice and this book covers that topic very well.  The book provides advice on not giving advice and diagnosis while covering common sources of the various disorders and what should be expected. It goes over treatment of the various diseases, client prognosis, the common course of diseases, and aides the reader in understanding the difference between viral, fungal and systemic problems.

A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

An ancient Chinese philosopher said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and the book takes that to heart by providing photographs and illustrations that will help many people to understand the subject.  In our video age it is easier for many people to comprehend information when it is presented in a visual manner, but being able to read about the conditions also helps.  This book, Common Skin Diseases – A Handbook for the Aesthetician by Pamela Hill, is an invaluable resource for any aesthetician.

Other Great Books by Pamela Hill:

Building Your MediSpa Business: Building Your Medispa Business, part of Milady’s Aesthetician Series, focuses on the planning process of owning and operating a spa business. This book emphasizes the key components an individual will need when developing their business plan, beginning with what type of spa they envision. This comprehensive book includes new cutting edge information on operating a profitable spa with topics on employee hiring, training, employee management, customer service, and overall operations. In addition to the above topics, it focuses on developing marketing plans, setting quality standards, and understanding spa operations and legal issues. This unique reference will provide aestheticians who are considering opening a spa with the information they need to make informed choices giving them the greatest chance of seeing their business last and be successful.

Advanced Face and Body Treatments for the Spa: Advanced Face and Body Treatments for the Spa, one of twelve titles in Milady’s Aesthetician Series, covers the wide range of advanced treatments that help clients to relax and rejuvenate. The book begins with in-depth coverage of the anatomy and physiology of the skin, as well as the muscular and cardiovascular systems. Subsequent chapters build on familiar treatments, such as facials, and focus on advanced topics such as lymphatic drainage and body treatments. This book concludes with two valuable chapters on marketing your spa and understanding the business of spa treatments. It is a complete guide for providing the most imaginative and cutting edge spa treatments.