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New edition of a quick reference guide to information on dermatologic medications. Scheman (dermatology, Northwestern U. and Severson have added a section on widely used cosmetics for women, and direct-ordering telephone numbers for over-the-counter products made by smaller manufacturers that are increasingly hard to find in managed care situations and chain pharmacies. Substances covered include information on acne, topical anesthetics, antibiotics, anticancer drugs and immunomodulators, antifungals, antihistamines, corticosteroids, antiparasitics, psychotropics, a wide range of cosmetic preparations, and a few other miscellaneous categories. c. Book News Inc.