"This is the story of skin. No research has explained fully why one person's skin behaves differently from another person's. That is the challenge and the opportunity for estheticians and all skin care specialists: to know and use both the science and the art of skin care." So says Peter T. Pugliese, MD, perhaps the leading authority on the science and art of skin care. Physiology of the Skin II is one of the industry's premier textbooks, used by many esthetic schools to present the facets of skin physiology and the role of the esthetician in identifying and treating skin problems. Organized in two sections - Science and Application - Dr. Pugliese provides illustrations and well-organized, detailed charts to help readers understand the material. The Science section includes:
The Application section of the book begins with Immunology of the Skin Care Specialist and continues with:
As a textbook, Physiology of the Skin II is unsurpassed in providing a basic understanding of science that facilitates the comprehension of the critical application chapters. Volume discounts are available. Contact Marie Kuta at mkuta@allured.com or call 630-344-6032. About the Author Peter T.
Pugliese, MD, earned his Doctor of Medicine in 1957 from the Dr.
Pugliese is a member of the Society of Bioengineering and the Skin, the Dr.
Pugliese founded the Circadia Skin Care Institute in
2003, where he teaches advanced courses for the skin care professional in skin
physiology, histology, biochemistry, cosmetic chemistry and medical esthetics.
His goal is to elevate the practice of esthetics to the status of a profession
through higher standards of education in the Dr.
Pugliese and his wife, Joanne, married since 1949, have four children, four
grandchildren, and reside in |