This book covers a great range of diseases and disorders in terms of examining how they manifest symptomatically on the skin, and it is organized to offer easy-to-find, hands-on application for daily use. Diseases are addressed one by one via the following criteria: An overview of the disease How the disease affects skin cells and how this appears on the skin surface How to recognize and differentiate these diseases, and how to treat them, without trying to be a physician Managing the overall health and mental wellbeing of clients with the disease The treatment of these diseases is a stark reality for today's esthetician, with a direct impact on a daily basis on both their vocation and the health of their respective businesses. Health Challenged Skin: The Estheticians' Desk Reference is designed to be the esthetician's trusted source of information and guidance for successful growth and adaptability in today's spa and salon marketplace. A selection of the diseases and symptomatic manifestations addressed: Allergies, including: nuts, iodine, shellfish, flowers, and more Alzheimer's Disease Autoimmune diseases including: Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and more Burns and blisters Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Crohn's Disease Diabetes Fibromyalgia Herpes Hyper and Hypotension Joint pain Menopause Osteoporosis Tendonitis and many more