The care of the skin and hair : and other general health hints

This compact guide offers a clear look at caring for skin and hair at a time when medical science was beginning to harness new tools. It explains how conditions once treated with simple salves have become subjects for X‑rays, radium, ultraviolet lamps, and even electrically‑driven techniques, while also noting the stubborn ailments that still resist easy cures. The author balances historical anecdotes with practical advice, urging readers to recognize when a rash or mole may need professional attention rather than a home remedy.

Beyond disease, the book surveys the world of cosmetics, tracing how advances in chemistry have eliminated many poisonous ingredients but also created a flood of products with little real benefit. Readers receive straightforward warnings about dubious “beauty doctors,” harmful dyes, and ineffective creams, all presented in an accessible, no‑nonsense style that makes everyday health choices easier to navigate.