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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 behavior of normal skin
• Free radicals and the skin
• Elastin: the youth protein

The Application section includes:

• Immunology of the Skin Care Specialist
• How wrinkles develop
• Biology of acneic skin
• The power of chemical peels

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.

• Introduction
• SCIENCE
  • Behavior of Normal Skin
  • The Desquamation Process
  • The Appendages
  • The Lymphatic System
  • Pigmentation
  • Basic Chemistry of Life
  • Biochemistry
  • Free Radicals and the Skin
  • Sun's Effect on the Skin
  • Herpes-type Viral Infections
  • Elastin: The Youth Protein
  • The Biological Role of Oxygen
• APPLICATION
  • Immunology and the Skin Care Specialist
  • How Wrinkles Develop
  • Biology of Acneic Skin
  • Sun-related Disorders
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Males and Females: Physiological Differences
  • Estrogens and Phytoestrogens
  • Menopausal Skin
  • New Concepts on Aging
  • Supplements and Beyond
  • The Power of Chemical Peels
  • Cellulite
  • Phytotherapy
  • Sterilization
• Glossary
• Index

Peter T. Pugliese, MD, earned his Doctor of Medicine in 1957 from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. The following year, he entered private practice in rural Berks County, Pennsylvania, where he practiced family medicine for 22 years. Since 1972, Dr. Pugliese has engaged in the study of skin physiology and has made discoveries which have influenced the course of professional skin care around the globe.

Dr. Pugliese is a member of the Society of Bioengineering and the Skin, the American Academy of Dermatology, the Society of Investigative Dermatology and has given more than 125 presentations at scientific meetings worldwide. He was awarded the Maison de Navarre Gold Medal, the highest honor of the National Society of Cosmetic Chemists for his contributions to the field of cosmetic chemistry. Dr. Pugliese has contributed chapters to over a dozen books and published over 60 scientific papers. He has authored four books, including, in 1990, the first textbook written for estheticians by a physician, Advanced Professional Skin Care: Medical Edition, to bridge esthetics and medicine with a common language. With the publication of this reference, Dr. Pugliese continues to strive toward a referral-based skin care industry by educating practitioners at all levels.

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 United States.

Dr. Pugliese and his wife, Joanne, married since 1949, have four children, four grandchildren, and reside in Bernville, Pennsylvania.