The Language of Skin: Stories of Skin, Science, and the Human Spirit (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798318827785)

After six decades, dermatologist Bob Greenberg has patient stories to fill a book. So he did-and you won't believe how relatable these experiences are.

Certain diseases or afflictions require risk factors, genetics, or specific environments to develop. But all of us have skin. And we've all seen, felt, or heard stories about an itch, a scratch, or a scar that meant much more to us than the few days or weeks it lasted.

In Dr. Bob Greenberg's new release, The Language of Skin, readers will journey with him through the stories of patients with skin diseases, the science behind these conditions, and the effects of the disease on the afflicted.

Some of Dr. Greenberg's stories involve terrible afflictions with itching and pain; others are more mundane, with mere dermal inconveniences that resolve over time into a simple, unpleasant memory. Still others wreak havoc upon the body and irrevocably scar the soul.

Still others chronicle an even broader group of patient stories: the non-cutaneous (non-skin) conditions like Parkinson's disease and atrial fibrillation that entered Dr. Greenberg's realm as well.

Throughout the book, readers will come to realize how delicately balanced the human body is. When all is normal, inconveniences are hard to notice-but how fragile we become when something goes awry.

Filled with expert knowledge, patient resilience, and a focus on persistence in the face of health adversity, The Language of Skin is a must-read for medically curious readers, students, and professionals across healthcare, psychology, and the social sciences.