The Acne Cure

BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION:

The Acne Cure. Dubrow, Terry J. M.D., Adderly, Brenda D. M.H.A. Warner Books, New York. ISBN 0-446-692241-7

PLOT SUMMARY:

The Acne Cure is a nonprescription plan that promises to improve acne in twenty-four hours and cure acne within 6 weeks for 95% of people. The book begins with an explanation of the skin, moving on to the treatment plan. There is also a chapter dedicated to the specific needs of men, and black, Asian and Hispanic skin. Along with an external resolution for acne the book also provides chapters on taking care of your skin form the inside as well and the keys to beautiful skin once you have been cured form acne. The Acne Cure also provides information on eliminating acne scars and reviews acne myths and old wives’ tales.

CRITICAL EVALUATION:

The Acne cure is not light reading. It is like reading a text book, very dry. I do not see teens reading this book from cover to cover. Most teens will probable skip right to the treatment plan. The plan itself is topical and fairly simple. It is four steps morning and night. The product recommended can be found at most store that sell acne products like Clearasil. The treatment will require a little more tile for morning and evening routines, but if the results are as promised in the book, I doubt that teens will object. The book also reviews the side effects of using antibiotics for treating acne. An important topic for any teen that uses them to help with acne. Many teen will also find the chapter on Elimination Acne Scars very helpful. The book recommends waiting a year before you try to eliminate acne scarring, for many teens that would be way too long. But the information id there if they are interested. Many of the techniques for scar removal do require a trip to the dermatologist. For many teens this may be too expensive. Another important issue that is tackled is the embarrassment of acne and the feeling associated with it. So many people can relate to insecurities related to acne. I think that teens will find it beneficial to know that they are not alone. Overall The Acne Cure has a large amount of information on acne, skin, and treatment. Many of the chapters are quite boring and like reading a science textbook. However, many teens will benefit from this book; they will just have to skip ahead to the actual plan.

READER’S ANNOTATION:

The Acne cure is a nonprescription plan that promises to cure acne in 95% of people.

AUTHOR:

Terry J. Dubrow, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Plastic surgery and is one of the top injectable specialists in the country. He is a celebrity doctor appearing on shows like The Swan and Bridalplasty. Dr. Dubrow is renowned throughout southern California for his highly successful plastic surgery practice based in Newport Beach, where he continues to serve men and women in areas surrounding Orange County.
Dr. Dubrow began his career in plastic surgery by serving a three-year fellowship at UCLA School of Medicine, where he was later appointed chief resident of general and plastic surgery. Dr. Dubrow continued on to found his own private practice.
Dr. Dubrow is also an author, not only is he the co-author of The Acne Cure but he has also published over 30 papers in peer-reviewed surgical journals. (Dubrow)

GENRE:

Non-fiction, Health

CURRICULUM TIES:

New York State: Health

BOOK TALKING IDEAS:

Is there a cure for acne?
Acne myths
Acne and insecurity

READING LEVEL/INTEREST AGE:

Age 14 and up

CHALLENGE ISSUES:

None

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WHY DID I INCLUDE THIS BOOK?
I saw this book in the teen room and thought it was a relevant issue for teens.