Dermatology for Kids (Medical School for Kids)

The perfect book for your young future doctor! Written by physicians, Dermatology for Kidsis a charming, easy-to-understand introduction to the largest organ of the body: the skin. With its beautiful illustrations and simple explanations, this book teaches children (and adults alike!) about the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the skin. This installment of the Medical School for Kids book series is the best way to introduce basic concepts in dermatology to our next generation of doctors. In this book, you will learn about... Functions and layers of the skin Types of cells and structures in the skin Role of sunlight in vitamin D production How to distinguish a normal mole from melanoma (a type of skin cancer) Tips to protect against sunburns ...and more! About the Authors Betty Nguyen was born in California but spent much of her childhood in Georgia, where her parents worked on a chicken farm. She received a bachelors degree in Biology from UCLA, where she received a full-ride Gates Millennium Scholarship through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Betty also received a full-tuition scholarship to attend medical school at the University of California, Riverside. Outside of work, Betty is a certified yoga instructor and licensed scuba diver. She also enjoys journalistic writing, cycling, and walking her two dogs in her free time. Brandon Pham was born and raised in California. He received a bachelors degree in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics from UCLA, where he was a national Goldwater Scholar. He graduated from Stanford Medical School and is currently completing his residency in ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. Brandon spent many years teaching for several national test-preparation companies and is passionate about medical education for students of all ages. In his free time, Brandon enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and distance running. Medical School for Kids: Its never too early to learn.