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Book Cover "This is the most comprehensive book on acne where both physical and psychological managements are most thoroughly discussed.  Moreover, this book is written with amazing empathy and sensitivity for the sufferers.To call this a book on acne is a gross understatement; in all fairness, this is in fact a book on life as discussed through the topic of acne. I would like to congratulate Dr. Fried that only he with dual expertise in dermatology and psychology, boundless compassion and mastery of life, could have written."
John Koo, MD Director, Psoriasis Treatment Center Professor and Vice Chairman, Department of Dermatology
UCSF Medical Center Board certified in Psychiatry and Dermatology


"Dr.Fried clearly demonstrates his thorough understanding of both Dermatology and Psychology in his sensitive, eloquent presentation of the physical and emotional aspects of acne."

"In Healing Adult Acne Dr. Fried has successfully accomplished what so many physicians cannot, he has taken a complex subject and put it in the grasp of everyone, acne sufferer, therapists who work with skin disorders or family physicians."
Steven Howard, Ph.D.
Psychologist and Psychoanalyst New York City

"Finally: A book that gets to the heart of the psychological aspects of acne! Dr. Fried is the premiere doctor in the field of psychodermatology — and offers practical advice on not only healing the emotional triggers of this condition that robs one of self-esteem, but also treating it with the latest advances in skin care. This is a must read for anyone who’s battling regular breakouts."
Valerie Latona, Deputy Editor/Beauty Director, Shape


"Rick Fried is one of the most brilliant minds in psycho-cutaneous medicine, worldwide.  He has an extraordinary grasp of the interface between dermatology and the psyche, drawing from his unique and extensive experience as a psychologist, physician, and dermatologist.  This book should be on the reference shelf of every practitioner who deals with the human psyche and/or skin."
Jennifer Goldwasser, MD