Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Letter to the Editor
pp. 1-1

A letter from the Editor and Editorial Board
pp. 1-1

The way of all flesh – the 21st Century
pp. 2-3
Author: Marks R.

The origins of ESCAD and J Cos Derm
pp. 4-7
Authors: André P.; Payne C.R.

Long-pulsed ruby laser-assisted hair removal in male-to-female transsexuals
pp. 8-12
Authors: Paquet P.; Fumal I.; Piérard-Franchimont C.; Piérard G.E.

Phlebectomy – cosmetic indications
pp. 13-19
Author: Ramelet A-A.

Barrier creams – skin protectants: can you protect skin?
pp. 20-23
Authors: Zhai H.; Maibach H.I.

Nail beauty therapy: an attractive enhancement or a potential hazard?
pp. 24-29
Author: Baran R.

Bulimia and anorexia nervosa: cutaneous manifestations
pp. 30-34
Author: Strumia R.

The physical basis of cosmetic defects of the nail plate
pp. 35-42
Author: de Berker D.

Are we still dying for a tan?
pp. 43-46
Authors: Ness A.R.; Frankel S.J.; Gunnell D.J.; Smith G.D.

Cosmoderm 2000: Congress of the European Society for Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology (ESCAD), Cannes, France, 6–9 July 2000
pp. 49-50
Authors: Zelenková H.

Book watch
pp. 51-52
Author: Maibach H.I.

The Biology of the Skin
pp. 53-53

Laser Hair Removal
pp. 53-54

Diary section
pp. 55-55

A bias against baldness
pp. 56-56
Author: Savin J.A.