Product Description

"ACNE RX" the newest book by the definitive expert on acne, Dr. James E Fulton MD Ph.D.. Dr. Fulton is the co-developer of Retin A ® and developer of Benzoyl Peroxide for the treatment of acne.

"ACNE RX" Finally, an effective treatment for clearing acne that works. Dr.Fulton's research has resulted in a treatment, which is so simple, so effective that no one ever again need accept and live with acne or endure the physical and emotional scars it leaves.

Once you understand what acne is you'll be taught other factors that will influence the treatment schedule most suitable to your acne condition.

You'll also learn the startling effect the seasons, sunlight, geography and the calendar have on acne; how stress and hormones can aggravate acne; what can be done about removing the physical scars acne causes and also how to deal with the psychological scars.

James E Fulton, Jr.M.D. Ph.D. is the co developer of Retin A® and the developer of Benzoyl Peroxide. Dr. Fulton continually pioneers new developments in skin care and has been an impiration in bringing new methods and standards to physicians worldwide.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #330310 in Books
• Published on: 2001-10-10
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 311 pages

From the Author
Writing this book has brought me a peculiar mixture of both anguish and joy. The message is basic. While acne is a complicated, mysterious and devious disease, the treatment is remarkably simple and control is finally possible. That is the joy. The anguish lies in the personal memories I dislodged as I wrote. I traveled long journeys to come to the end of my acne. The medical establishment miserably failed me in my search for a treatment that would work. It is out of those failures that this book rises.

My severe cystic acne, which began in childhood and continued unabated into my twenties, was the impetus which led me into a career as a dermatologist and biochemist specializing in the research and treatment of acne. My professional obsession has been to discover methods which though too late for me personally, would save others from the scars of acne. Good Luck with your program.

About the Author
Dr. Fulton graduted from Tulane University Medical School in 1965, received a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Miami in 1972 and is a fellow of both the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and American Academy of Dermatology. He is board certified in both specialties.

He is constantly on the leading edge of new breakthroughs in product development. He developed tretinion (Retin A®) with Dr. Albert Kligman for the University of Pennsylvania in 1969, benzoyl peroxide gel (Panoxyl®) and topical erthromycin(E-Gel®) with Dr. Harvey Blank for the University of Miami in 1975. His latest advancement in skin care therapeutics is the topical use of vitamin A propionate -US patent 5,043,356.

Dr. Fulton's achievements extend into the area of ocrrective chemical peels and facial laser abrasion for skin rejuvenation and the improvement of acne scars. He is a pioneer in dermatological cosmetic surgery techniques and has published more than 100 medical articles.

Customer Reviews

Very Vague, Out To Sell His Products
I wish I had looked to see if this book was at my library before I bought it (which I now know it is). It is worth reading, but the advice is lacking. There is a list of over 100 ingredients to look for in skin care products, which I found hard to compare to products in the store. The web sites and e-mail are given with the book, but I found neither any help in furthering advice on products. It seems as though Dr. Fulton only wants to help people through the sale of his own product line. When I e-mailed for more information on products available in the store, my question was disregarded and I was directed on how I could order his own line of products. I was upset that I had to spend money on a book that only wants to help me by further profiting off me by my buying their products. I do understand acne better, but I had to pay for a book that seems like a sales pitch for his product line. Out of 300 pages, only 40 talk about treatment, and I think that could have been reduced. There seemed to be a lot of fluff. A book that I do think is worth putting money into, because I constantly reference back to it, is Paula Begoun's "Don't Go To The Cosmetic Counter Without Me." I'm not really into "cosmetics" but she does talk about acne and her product reviews for cleansers, make-up removers, lotions, wrinkle creams, sun block, toners, men's and baby products, and just about anything you put on the skin are incredible.

More Informative than Esthetics Books
This book is a must-read for anyone suffering from breakouts or who desires to enter the esthetics or dermatology fields. Dr. Fulton has a successful history of treating patients with acne and has done extensive research on the causes and treatment of acne. I recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about skincare or treating breakouts. I wish I had read this book when I was twelve or thirteen. The wealth of information contained in this book is enough to make someone seem like an expert. Upon reading, one may learn all the myths and truths about acne, and by understanding its cause, may treat it more effectively. As far as I'm concerned, this should be the manual for acne treatment.

Excellent Acne Information Resource
I learned so much about acne from reading this book. Dr. Fulton is a former acne sufferer himself, which gives him credibility (in my opinion). He is extremely empathetic to what the acne sufferer is experiencing physically and psychologically. Often when I read informational books, I find myself skimming, but I read each and every word of this book. It was extremely well written and easy to understand. His treatment program seems to be based in science, not feelings or hunches, and I like that. We plan on giving the program a try. Excellent book on acne!