There has been a long-felt need for a "down-to-earth" manual discussing the cause, clinical course, the manifestations and management of "teen-age" acne not just for the average person unfamiliar with medical terms; but also for the dermatologist, the pediatrician, and the general practitioner, who all too often cannot find ample time to discuss all phases of skin care with the patients. Dr. Sauer, a wellknown dermatologist, has admirably filled this gap.
In his preface, Dr. Sauer states that "teenagers are hungry for answers to their questions about skin problems."