Advanced Skin Analysis is the book for the skin treatment practitioner of the new millennium, taking them on a journey of discovery and revision of their chosen profession. With a complete update of the anatomy & physiology of the skin, Advanced Skin Analysis shares the relevant discoveries about the skin over the past decade and presents them in an easy to understand, informative manner that links structure and function to various skin conditions. The core of the book describes the importance of determining the cause of the many skin conditions prevalent in contemporary society and why simply treating the symptoms will not provide long-term results. The book shows how the correct Identification and addressing of the causes in priority order is the only truly professional solution. Using diagnostic indicator references with colour photographs, skin treatment therapists and practitioners can quickly and accurately diagnose a variety of contemporary skin conditions with confidence. Subsequent treatments will be more effective than ever before, as prevailing conditions will be identified and treated in priority order. Rich, diagrammatic illustrations and colour photographs populate this groundbreaking book with over 220 pages written specifically for skin treatment therapists and practitioners who want to take their careers to the next level of professionalism.