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From Publishers Weekly

Stanford-trained, Bay Area dermatologists Rodan and Fields have demonstrated their over-the-counter acne-treatment products to mass audiences on television, and their telegenic charm carries over into this chatty but deeply knowledgeable and practical book. In defining what acne is (technically, a disease that makes use of bacteria), Rodan and Fields discuss their own skin histories, their families, their friendship and their professional beginnings: “So there we were in 1987, the only women in our practices (all our other colleagues were men), and the women patients flocked to us because we understood what they were going through. Plus we love makeup and skin-care products and pampering and we?d never tell our patients to stop wearing their makeup or stop going for facials if it made them feel better.” They worked years on a “spot-kill” product that worked pimple-by-pimple, before realizing that “by treating the full face daily, continuously, with a combination of medications, acne can be stopped at the source.” The rest of the book explains their Proactive Solution and Multi-Med Therapy regimens, and maps them onto various demographics, skin-types and problem areas, from “Babies and Children” to “Perimenopausal and Menopausal Women.” They are careful to take “Acne?s Psychological Aftermath” into account, and offer glossaries of product ingredients and technical terms. Annoying testimonials feel spliced in, but Rodan and Fields write with intelligence and care, and push their products in the clear belief that they work. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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“Revolutionary….In addition to debunking skin myths, Rodan and Fields advise on how to eradicate and prevent acne.”– Elle
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Like the other 17 million Americans suffering from persistent acne, Dan Kern fought a losing battle with his skin for years. And, like many, he suffered from self-consciousness and depression, trying everything, including prescription acne medication. Then, after much trial and error, he developed a simple step-by-step regimen, using over-the-counter products, that worked for him-quickly and dramatically. He shared it with others, and the thank-you notes started pouring in. Fast, simple, and inexpensive, this technique has helped many enjoy clear skin-and the confidence that goes with it. The book includes: ? A simple, step-by-step morning and evening regimen ? Acne facts and myths ? The biological basis of breakouts ? Simple behavior changes that can make a big difference ? Tips on shaving, cosmetics, and your skin ? Before-and-after photos

About the Author

Dan Kern is a web consultant who lived with acne from the ages of 11 to 23. His skin has now been clear for seven years and he has helped thousands achieve the same results. Dr. Jerome Aronberg, a St. Louis-based dermatologist, is a Fellow on the American Board of Dermatology and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Washington University and has written extensively for professional journals in his field.

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